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Monastery unearthed in grounds of church sheds light on Anglo-Saxon queen
An archaeological dig in the grounds of a church is offering fresh glimpses into one of the most powerful women of the early middle ages.
Getting vaccinated is an 'act of love' - Pope
Pope Francis is urging people to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
UK churches 'stand ready' to welcome Afghan refugees
UK churches are ready to welcome Afghan refugees and help them settle into life in a new country after fleeing Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
Calls for urgent release of Christian citizen journalist critically ill on hunger strike
Chinese Christian citizen journalist Zhang Zhan is in critical condition after going on hunger strike in protest at her imprisonment.
Britain must be 'lavishly generous' to the Afghans who helped it
Britain owes "an absolute, lavishly generous moral covenant to all those who are at risk because they served with us in Afghanistan or took seriously our frequently professed commitment to its future, women and girls included," the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.
UK must 'open safe and legal routes for those fearing persecution' in Afghanistan - Christian Aid
Christian Aid is calling on the UK Government and wider international community to help the people of Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover.
Concerns for welfare of nuns and priests stranded in Afghanistan
Prayers are being sought for the safety of two Jesuit priests and four nuns stranded in Afghanistan.
Christians at risk of death in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan
Afghans suspected of being Christians are at risk of being killed "immediately" by the Taliban if they refuse to renounce the faith.
We cannot abandon Haiti Church after earthquake, says ACN
The deadly earthquake killed over 1,400 people and destroyed or badly damaged many buildings, among them churches.
National network launches to support Church of England's Chinese heritage clergy
The Teahouse will "support and empower" Chinese-heritage clergy in the Church of England, says founder Mark Nam.
Calls for prayer for Afghanistan as Christians warn of 'dangerous time'
"It's a heartbreaking day for the citizens of Afghanistan and an even more dangerous time to be a Christian," says Brother Samuel, Open Doors Field Director for Asia.
Christian persecution 'set to rise' after Taliban takeover of Afghanistan
Christians in Afghanistan are fearing for their lives after the Taliban stormed across the country, taking back power at lightning speed.
Plymouth churches mourn shooting victims at Sunday services
Churches in Plymouth have used their Sunday services to remember the five victims of a mass shooting in the city on Thursday.
Premier League clubs aren't taking gambling harms seriously, says Christian charity
The prevalence of betting advertising among Premier League clubs is "dispiriting", a Christian charity has said.
Churches open their doors to support Plymouth community after shooting tragedy
Churches in Plymouth have opened their doors to offer a space for prayer and reflection after a tragic shooting in the city on Thursday evening.
Children suffered horrific abuse at the hands of 'sadistic monks'
Some of the monks in charge of children at two Catholic-run schools in Scotland were "serial sexual predators", an inquiry has found.