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Church of England plans massive investment in mission
Church of England plans massive investment in mission

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, said: 'Hearing and responding to the good news of Jesus Christ unlocks new joy, new belonging, new purpose and new life.

Bishop welcomes Government's decision to scrap fee for EU citizens wishing to remain in Britain

Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that the Government is scrapping the charge for EU citizens wanting to remain in the UK after Brexit - a move welcomed by the Catholic Church.

Lady Gaga's attack on Mike and Karen Pence's Christian faith is 'misguided', says Franklin Graham
Lady Gaga's attack on Mike and Karen Pence's Christian faith is 'misguided', says Franklin Graham

Lady Gaga has attacked the faith of Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen, calling it the 'worst representation of what it means to be a Christian'.

Offerings doubled by contactless collections: Church of England digital giving scheme to go nationwide
Offerings doubled by contactless collections: Church of England digital giving scheme to go nationwide

The successful trial of contactless offerings in the Church of England has led to an extension of the scheme across England and Wales, according to the company behind it.

Blue Monday: What does the Bible say?
Blue Monday: What does the Bible say?

Today is Blue Monday, the day of the year when we're all supposed to be at our most miserable.

Church leaders urge Christians to pray for unity
Church leaders urge Christians to pray for unity

Christian leaders across the UK have encouraged believers of all denominations to join in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

Archbishop of Canterbury: 'I pray in tongues every day'
Archbishop of Canterbury: 'I pray in tongues every day'

'In my own prayer life and as part of my daily discipline I pray in tongues every day – not as an occasional thing, but as part of daily prayer.'

Facebook blocks ads for pro-life movie 'Roe v. Wade' starring Jon Voight
Facebook blocks ads for pro-life movie 'Roe v. Wade' starring Jon Voight

The makers of a new pro-life movie starring Jon Voight have accused Facebook of blocking promotional ads.

More financial education needed to help Brits stay debt-free
More financial education needed to help Brits stay debt-free

It's Blue Monday, when many post-Christmas credit card bills will be arriving in the mail across the UK.

Aberdeen congregation splits from Scottish Episcopal Church over 'continued liberal trajectory'
Aberdeen congregation splits from Scottish Episcopal Church over 'continued liberal trajectory'

A congregation in Aberdeen is parting ways with the Scottish Episcopal Church because of concerns that biblical authority is being compromised.

Poorest will be hurt the most by climate change, says Bishop of Dudley
Poorest will be hurt the most by climate change, says Bishop of Dudley

The Bishop of Dudley has warned that the world's poorest people stand to lose the most as a result of climate change after the World Economic Forum said it was the greatest threat facing the world.

'We have a strong bond,' say Catholic and Anglican leaders in England
'We have a strong bond,' say Catholic and Anglican leaders in England

Catholic and Anglican leaders in England have expressed their ongoing commitment to dialogue after meeting for their biennial conference last week.

Facebook bringing in new rules to govern how employees can talk about religion
Facebook bringing in new rules to govern how employees can talk about religion

A new rulebook is reportedly coming into force at Facebook to govern the way workers at the company can discuss religion and politics.

'Fund the wall and give us DACA,' say evangelical leaders after Trump offers deal to end government shutdown

Evangelical leaders in the US are urging the Democrats to consider Donald Trump's DACA offer to end the government shutdown.

Hectic schedules are leaving women feeling tired and overwhelmed - survey
Hectic schedules are leaving women feeling tired and overwhelmed - survey

More than half of women feel overwhelmed by the number of things on their to-do list, a new survey has found.

After lead is ripped from 600-year-old church, vicar just wants prayers for the thieves
After lead is ripped from 600-year-old church, vicar just wants prayers for the thieves

Despite causing thousands of pounds in damage, vicar Paul Harford says the thieves need more prayers than 'our poor roof'.