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Anglican Bishop of Ebbsfleet to join Catholic Church
Anglican Bishop of Ebbsfleet to join Catholic Church

The Anglican Bishop of Ebbsfleet is leaving the Church of England after deciding to join the Catholic fold.

Book delves into John Smyth abuse, critics say it's inaccurate
Book delves into John Smyth abuse, critics say it's inaccurate

Andrew Graystone has defended his new book on the John Smyth abuse scandal against critics who say it is inaccurate.

Church of England to digitally map all 19,000 of its churchyards
Church of England to digitally map all 19,000 of its churchyards

The Church of England has launched an ambitious project to create a free digital map of its 19,000 burial grounds.

Dozens of Christians killed in Nigeria this month
Dozens of Christians killed in Nigeria this month

Some 36 Christians were killed in a string of attacks across Kaduna state, in the north of the country.

More married couples are using prenups, study finds
More married couples are using prenups, study finds

Commonly perceived as the preserve of the super rich, the Savanta ComRes poll for the Marriage Foundation found that prenups are surprisingly common.

14 arrested after Christian climate protest inside St Paul's Cathedral
14 arrested after Christian climate protest inside St Paul's Cathedral

There were arrests inside St Paul's Cathedral on Sunday after 14 Christians held a protest calling on the Church of England to divest from fossil fuels.

Pope calls for prayer and fasting for Afghanistan
Pope calls for prayer and fasting for Afghanistan

Pope Francis is asking Christians to stand with the people of Afghanistan by praying and fasting.

Why are Christians and other religious minorities not being prioritised in Afghan resettlement programme, asks peer
Why are Christians and other religious minorities not being prioritised in Afghan resettlement programme, asks peer

Crossbench peer Lord Alton is urging the UK government to ensure that Christians and other religious minorities are among the groups being given priority in the resettlement of Afghan refugees.

The prognosis for Afghanistan's Christians is 'dire', says former Muslim who fled to Britain
The prognosis for Afghanistan's Christians is 'dire', says former Muslim who fled to Britain

"In the last few weeks the Taliban have shattered the dreams of millions of Afghans," said Afghan convert Jay.

Calls for prayer after terrorist attack at Kabul airport
Calls for prayer after terrorist attack at Kabul airport

Christians are being called upon to pray after dozens were killed in a terrorist attack at Kabul airport on Thursday.

British government must 'go further' in helping vulnerable Afghans, say bishops
British government must 'go further' in helping vulnerable Afghans, say bishops

Catholic and Anglican bishops have written jointly of their fears for vulnerable Afghans as the military airlift starts to wind down ahead of the 31 August deadline.

Christians condemn OnlyFans U-turn on explicit content
Christians condemn OnlyFans U-turn on explicit content

OnlyFans' decision to suspend an adult content ban amounts to "corporate greed trumping corporate responsibility", says a Christian campaign group.

Church of England 'take responsibility for what went wrong' after priest's suicide
Church of England 'take responsibility for what went wrong' after priest's suicide

The Diocese of London and Lambeth Palace have expressed their "deep regret and sorrow" over their handling of abuse allegations against a priest who later committed suicide.

Church in Wales to vote on same-sex blessings
Church in Wales to vote on same-sex blessings

The Church in Wales' Governing Body is to consider allowing blessings for same-sex couples who are married or in civil partnerships.

Australia's 'Covid-zero' policies are 'foolish'
Australia's 'Covid-zero' policies are 'foolish'

A Christian leader in Australia says "unthinkable" costs are being incurred by "foolish" 'Covid-zero' policies.

UK's politicians must champion religious freedom - peer
UK's politicians must champion religious freedom - peer

Lord Alton is urging UK politicians to defend religious freedom around the world and shine a light on the "horrendous atrocities" being perpetrated against people of faith.