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Nearly half of UK adults believe in the resurrection - study
Nearly half of UK adults believe in the resurrection - study

A major new study has found widespread belief in Jesus and the resurrection, and an openness to conversations about the Christian faith.

Archbishop of Canterbury stands by Rwanda criticism
Archbishop of Canterbury stands by Rwanda criticism

"The Church of England is not a passive observer of migration policy," he said.

Church of Scotland and Catholic Church make historic Declaration of Friendship
Church of Scotland and Catholic Church make historic Declaration of Friendship

Ecumenical relations between the Church of Scotland and Catholic Church in Scotland are entering a new phase with the agreement of a historic Declaration of Friendship.

Church of England Evangelical Council launches human sexuality resources
Church of England Evangelical Council launches human sexuality resources

The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) has created a series of films to help churches engage with issues around human sexuality.

Parents pursue legal action against Welsh government over sex education for children
Parents pursue legal action against Welsh government over sex education for children

Over 5,000 parents and concerned citizens have joined forces to take the Welsh government to court over Relationships and Sex Education lessons in schools.

School cancelled support for evangelical charity 'after one complaint about Christian beliefs'
School cancelled support for evangelical charity 'after one complaint about Christian beliefs'

An independent school has been accused of bending to cancel culture for reportedly withdrawing its support for an evangelical charity after "one complaint about its Christian beliefs on marriage".

Gen Z more likely to say religion and science are compatible - study
Gen Z more likely to say religion and science are compatible - study

Younger generations are less likely to see a conflict between faith and science, or a belief in both evolution and God, according to a major new study.

Zelensky prays to God to save Ukraine
Zelensky prays to God to save Ukraine

In a message to mark the Orthodox Easter on Sunday, the Ukrainian president said he was believing "in a new victory for Ukraine" and that "our dawn is coming soon".

Helping Ukrainian refugees through the trauma and distress of war
Helping Ukrainian refugees through the trauma and distress of war

When Russia invaded Ukraine, it sparked an exodus of refugees as millions fled their homes. But given the choice, many would love to go back, says Bishop Josep Ferrer, who recently visited the country.

Church trashed by ISIS holds service for the first time in 8 years
Church trashed by ISIS holds service for the first time in 8 years

Easter was extra special for one Christian community in Iraq this Easter as it opened for services for the first time since being desecrated by ISIS militants eight years ago.

Salvation Army 'deeply sorry' for condition of housing
Salvation Army 'deeply sorry' for condition of housing

The Salvation Army has apologised after a joint ITV and Guardian investigation accused the Christian Church and charity of acting like a "rogue landlord".

Surge in divorce applications after change to law
Surge in divorce applications after change to law

England and Wales saw a 50 per cent surge in applications for divorce after new rules making the process easier came into effect earlier this month.

Alarming suicide rates among seriously ill are not grounds for legalising assisted suicide, say campaigners
Alarming suicide rates among seriously ill are not grounds for legalising assisted suicide, say campaigners

New figures on suicide among people diagnosed with severe health conditions point to a need to improve care and support, not change the law on assisted suicide, campaigners have said.

John Mark Comer, Christine Caine among speakers at Alpha Leadership Conference
John Mark Comer, Christine Caine among speakers at Alpha Leadership Conference

Tens of thousands of people from around the world are expected to take part in the upcoming Leadership Conference from Alpha.

Church of England defends Archbishop over Rwanda intervention
Church of England defends Archbishop over Rwanda intervention

The Church of England has defended the Archbishop of Canterbury after reports that his Easter intervention over the government's plans to send failed asylum seekers to Rwanda was attacked by the Prime Minister.

The Family Sex Show is cancelled after backlash
The Family Sex Show is cancelled after backlash

A controversial theatre show aimed at children and families and featuring full-frontal adult nudity has been cancelled following a backlash over its content.