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Churches launch ecumenical walking trail in Edinburgh

The Church of Scotland, the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St Andrew and Edinburgh have come together to create a walking trail that takes in 10 of the most beautiful churches in Edinburgh.

Peers warn against new Islamophobia definition

Dozens of members of the House of Lords have said that plans to create a new definition of “Islamophobia” are a threat to free speech and social harmony.

Appointment of openly gay Archbishop of Wales branded 'tragic'

The Church in Wales "has now institutionally turned away from biblical teaching on sexual morality".

Afghan Christians in Tajikistan fear repatriation

Many Afghan migrants have been expelled from Iran and Pakistan.

Research shows mental and emotional benefits of faith

Regular church attendance is generally good for emotional wellbeing, according to a new study.

Missing Colombian priest freed from captivity

It's still unclear who actually abducted him.

Ancient Spanish church may actually be a synagogue

The lack of Christian burials at the site and the discovery of menorah art might be clues to the truth.

Calls for Bernard Randall to be restored to ministry

The Christian Legal Centre is calling for a former school chaplain to be restored to ministry after statutory authorities found that he did not pose any safeguarding risk.

Children reported among 21 Christians killed in Congo church massacre

The dead are reported to include children who had been attending a summer camp.

Churches at risk without long-term repair funding, MPs warn

The government is being called upon to make permanent a scheme that helps listed places of worship manage costly repair and maintenance bills.

Christian street preacher 'relieved' after case dropped by Crown Prosecution Service

A Christian street preacher who was arrested after challenging Islam in public has said he is "relieved" by the Crown Prosecution Service's decision not to pursue a case against him.