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Abusing MPs over Brexit is 'cowardly', says Archbishop of Canterbury
Abusing MPs over Brexit is 'cowardly', says Archbishop of Canterbury

The Archbishop of Canterbury has called for an end to the abuse of MPs in the face of deep divisions over Brexit.

Young Christians enjoy better mental health than their non-churchgoing peers - study
Young Christians enjoy better mental health than their non-churchgoing peers - study

Young Christians are far less likely than their non-churchgoing peers to experience anxiety and depression, a major new study has found.

Chick-fil-A to close first UK branch after protests from LGBT campaigners
Chick-fil-A to close first UK branch after protests from LGBT campaigners

Christian-owned fast food chain Chick-fil-A is shutting down its first UK branch after coming under pressure from LGBT rights campaigners.

Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot to play Christian woman who helped Jewish children in WWII

"Wonder Woman" star Gal Gadot has joined the cast of a new movie about a Christian woman who put herself at great risk to help save over 2,500 Jewish children during the Nazi occupation of Poland in World War II.

Fall in number of Americans identifying as Christian
Fall in number of Americans identifying as Christian

Latest figures have revealed a sharp decline in the number of Americans who identify as Christians.

'Too many children are unhappy' - Archbishop of Canterbury
'Too many children are unhappy' - Archbishop of Canterbury

The Archbishop of Canterbury has said that more effort needs to be made to understand the issues children and young people face as the numbers struggling with mental health problems continues to grow.

UK Churches call on Government to take urgent action over Turkish assault on Syria

The leaders of the Methodist Church, United Reformed Church (URC) and European Baptist Federation have called on the Government to take urgent action to stop the conflict in north-eastern Syria from escalating.

Christian charity launches drive to encourage more black and minority ethnic people to adopt
Christian charity launches drive to encourage more black and minority ethnic people to adopt

Black and minority ethnic communities are more open to the idea of adopting a child but hesitate because of concerns about official background checks, finances, and the opinion of friends and family, new research has found.

Church leaders appeal for prayer and practical support over Brexit anxiety

"The Church of England must continue to be the Church for everyone."

Katy Perry files appeal against Christian rap song verdict
Katy Perry files appeal against Christian rap song verdict

Katy Perry has filed an appeal after a court ruled against her earlier this year in a copyright infringement case brought by a Christian rapper.

Christian protesters 'sorry' for disruption to train services after backlash
Christian protesters 'sorry' for disruption to train services after backlash

Christian Climate Action (CCA), the Christian arm of the Extinction Rebellion, has said "sorry" for the disruption to train services in parts of London after a backlash from angry commuters.

Rowan Williams adds name to letter from celebrities addressing climate change 'hypocrisy'
Rowan Williams adds name to letter from celebrities addressing climate change 'hypocrisy'

The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has endorsed an open letter from celebrities to the media addressing their participation in climate change protests.

Church of England's digital reach grows as service attendance continues to fall
Church of England's digital reach grows as service attendance continues to fall

Record numbers of people are seeking Christian contemplation and reflection through the Church of England's apps and social media platforms, but service attendance continues to struggle, new figures have revealed.

Disappointment as Government abandons online adult content age-check plans
Disappointment as Government abandons online adult content age-check plans

Christian advocacy group CARE has said it is "desperately disappointment" with the Government's decision to ditch plans to introduce age verification checks for online adult content users.

Cross made out of wood from the Titanic to go under the hammer
Cross made out of wood from the Titanic to go under the hammer

A wooden cross made out of oak from the Titanic in memory of those who lost their lives when she sank in 1912 is to go under the hammer this week.

Gloucester Cathedral wins heritage award
Gloucester Cathedral wins heritage award

Gloucester Cathedral has received recognition at this year's Assocation of Heritage Interpretation Awards.