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Drop in number of marriages isn't a surprise, says expert
Drop in number of marriages isn't a surprise, says expert

The fall in the number of couples tying the knot "shouldn't be a surprise", says the Marriage Foundation's Harry Benson.

Homes for Ukraine scheme is 'failing refugees'
Homes for Ukraine scheme is 'failing refugees'

There have been calls for changes to the government's Homes for Ukraine scheme after reports of refugees being targeted for sex or being made homeless.

Christianity still growing in Eritrea despite 20 years of church closures
Christianity still growing in Eritrea despite 20 years of church closures

The Eritrean government is being urged to grant full religious freedom after 20 years of state persecution that has seen churches closed and Christians imprisoned or forced to flee.

Welsh First Minister 'regrets' that Franklin Graham is coming to Wales
Welsh First Minister 'regrets' that Franklin Graham is coming to Wales

Franklin Graham said the comments by First Minister Mark Drakeford were "troubling".

Record numbers of students taking Religious Studies
Record numbers of students taking Religious Studies

Despite record levels of interest, the study found that the subject is being neglected by both the government and schools.

Christian group hits out at minister's 'callous' suggestion to find 'better-paid job'
Christian group hits out at minister's 'callous' suggestion to find 'better-paid job'

CARE has criticised government minister Rachel Maclean for suggesting that people should work more hours or find "a better-paid job" to protect themselves against inflation and the impact of soaring food and energy costs.

Churches urged to be vigilant after rise in metal theft
Churches urged to be vigilant after rise in metal theft

A Christian insurer has warned of a rise in metal thefts at churches as the UK emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Franklin Graham kicks off UK tour with message of love and forgiveness
Franklin Graham kicks off UK tour with message of love and forgiveness

The Liverpool Exhibition Centre was filled to capacity on Saturday night for the first night of Franklin Graham's UK tour.

Archie Battersbee: parents disappointed after judge approves brain stem test
Archie Battersbee: parents disappointed after judge approves brain stem test

The parents of 12-year-old Archie Battersbee say it is "unfair" that they are having to fight for their son's life just four weeks after a catastrophic injury left him unconscious.

Cardinal Zen's arrest condemned in UK Parliament
Cardinal Zen's arrest condemned in UK Parliament

Lord Goldsmith said his arrest was "truly appalling on every conceivable level".

Parents plead for more time as hospital seeks to end 12-year-old son's treatment
Parents plead for more time as hospital seeks to end 12-year-old son's treatment

The parents of a 12-year-old boy were at the High Court in London this week to challenge a hospital's decision to remove his life support.

Vatican and international community urged to protest arrest of Hong Kong cardinal
Vatican and international community urged to protest arrest of Hong Kong cardinal

Cardinal Joseph Zen, an outspoken critic of Beijing, was detained on Wednesday.

Martyn Percy quits the Church of England after long-running dispute
Martyn Percy quits the Church of England after long-running dispute

Former Christ Church Dean, Martyn Percy, has announced his decision to leave the Church of England, calling it an "unsafe place to work".

Welby hails 'historic' moment as CofE unveils billion-pound investment for growth
Welby hails 'historic' moment as CofE unveils billion-pound investment for growth

The Church of England is to invest billions of pounds in the next few years as part of a nine-year plan to scale up ministry and mission activity.

Queen's Speech confirms legislation to ban conversion therapy
Queen's Speech confirms legislation to ban conversion therapy

The Queen's Speech has confirmed forthcoming legislation to outlaw so-called conversion therapy.

Calls for new RSE guidance amid concerns over 'inappropriate' content
Calls for new RSE guidance amid concerns over 'inappropriate' content

The government is being urged to issue new guidance on Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) over concerns about the content of the curriculum.