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Durham Cathedral tower reopens after three-year conservation project
Durham Cathedral tower reopens after three-year conservation project

The central tower of Durham Cathedral re-opened to members of the public on Saturday after a lengthy three-year conservation project.

The Salvation Army encourages more people to give volunteering a go
The Salvation Army encourages more people to give volunteering a go

The Salvation Army is encouraging people from all walks of life to consider giving just a few hours of their time for the benefit of their community.

Compassion UK helps parents in Togo become financially independent
Compassion UK helps parents in Togo become financially independent

Compassion UK is working to help parents break free from poverty in Togo where one in every 20 babies dies before their first birthday.

'I'm at a loss to know where this comes from' - bishop responds to transgender accusations
'I'm at a loss to know where this comes from' - bishop responds to transgender accusations

The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev Stephen Cottrell, has denied telling a former vicar that he would no longer be welcome in the Church of England if he "wished to faithfully follow the teachings of the Bible".

'We promise they will be heard,' Church of England tells abuse survivors
'We promise they will be heard,' Church of England tells abuse survivors

The Church of England has promised that those who come forward to report abuse "will be heard".

Christians serious about tackling adult content and human trafficking shouldn't watch Game of Thrones - Christine Caine
Christians serious about tackling adult content and human trafficking shouldn't watch Game of Thrones - Christine Caine

Christians can't be serious about ending human trafficking and tackling adult content if they're watching 'Game of Thrones' at the same time, evangelist Christine Caine has suggested.

Church attack in Burkina Faso leaves four dead
Church attack in Burkina Faso leaves four dead

A Catholic church in Burkina Faso was attacked during Mass last Sunday, leaving four dead.

75,000 people asked the Church of England for help on Alexa, data shows
75,000 people asked the Church of England for help on Alexa, data shows

The Church of England on Alexa has been asked 75,000 questions by users of the Amazon device in its first year, new data has shown.

Multi-million pound restoration of Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre moves ahead
Multi-million pound restoration of Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre moves ahead

Plans are moving forward for a multi-million pound restoration of the Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre that will involve three major churches.

Pakistani Christian allowed to stay in the UK after public outcry over deportation
Pakistani Christian allowed to stay in the UK after public outcry over deportation

A Pakistani Christian who was facing imminent deportation from the UK has been given leave to remain for the next 30 months.

Methodist evangelicals ask for prayers as Church considers allowing gay marriage
Methodist evangelicals ask for prayers as Church considers allowing gay marriage

Evangelicals are asking people to pray that the Methodist Church remains faithful to the biblical teaching on marriage.

Ireland votes to relax divorce restrictions
Ireland votes to relax divorce restrictions

Couples wanting to divorce in Ireland will soon be able to do so after being separated for two years, down from four.

Vicar quits over transgenderism policy at Church of England school
Vicar quits over transgenderism policy at Church of England school

A vicar in the Church of England has resigned as a governor at one of its schools following a dispute over how it handled the transition of a pupil.

Christian foster campaigner welcomes new Government funding to keep families together
Christian foster campaigner welcomes new Government funding to keep families together

Christian foster and adoption campaigner Dr Krish Kandiah has welcomed £15m of investment from the Government aimed at keeping families together.

Devon Council makes Saint Boniface the official Patron Saint of Devon
Devon Council makes Saint Boniface the official Patron Saint of Devon

Devon County Council has voted to make St Boniface the Patron Saint of Devon.

After May's resignation, nation's leaders 'must focus on what unites us'

The Church of England bishop charged with coordinating the work of the Lords Spiritual in Parliament has called for political leaders to work on unity following Theresa May's resignation announcement.