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CofE starts 'Big Conversation' about clergy care
CofE starts 'Big Conversation' about clergy care

The Church of England has begun a 'Big Conversation' on ways to improve its approach to the care of its clergy.

Happy marriages linked to longer life span
Happy marriages linked to longer life span

A recent study has found that people in happy marriages have a higher chance of living longer.

We believe in miracles, Brits say
We believe in miracles, Brits say

Most UK adults believe in miracles, according to a survey for the BBC – though they are not as convinced of the reality of Jesus' miracles.

Archbishop of York announces retirement
Archbishop of York announces retirement

The Archbishop of York has announced that he is to retire on June 7, 2020, just short of his 71st birthday.

Christians concerned as equalities watchdog sues NHS over right of younger trans patients to have children
Christians concerned as equalities watchdog sues NHS over right of younger trans patients to have children

Christians have voiced concerns over the decision by the UK equalities watchdog to take NHS England to court over fertility services for younger transgender patients.

Prayer appeal for Christian schoolgirl at risk of execution by Boko Haram
Prayer appeal for Christian schoolgirl at risk of execution by Boko Haram

Christians are being asked to pray after Boko Haram threatened to execute a Christian schoolgirl at the of the month unless the Nigerian government meets its demands.

Prime Minister to thank Christians for their contribution to society
Prime Minister to thank Christians for their contribution to society

The Prime Minister will thank churches and Christian organisations for their contribution to society in a church service on Sunday.

TV presenter Richard Madeley says Christians should believe the whole Bible
TV presenter Richard Madeley says Christians should believe the whole Bible

He doesn't believe in God and doesn't go to church but TV presenter Richard Madeley has a message for the Church of England: either believe all of the Bible or don't believe it all.

Theresa May brushes off Archbishop of Canterbury's welfare criticisms

Theresa May has dismissed comments by the Archbishop of Canterbury criticising the Government's welfare policy.

Church of Scotland Moderator remembers Lockerbie bombing victims
Church of Scotland Moderator remembers Lockerbie bombing victims

This year marks 30 years since Pan Am Flight 103 exploded 31,000 feet over the small Scottish town of Lockerbie on December 21, 1988.

New Bishop of Crediton consecrated at Southwark Cathedral
New Bishop of Crediton consecrated at Southwark Cathedral

The new Bishop of Crediton was consecrated as a bishop in a service at Southwark Cathedral on Thursday.

Mission activities that are 'distinctively Christian' have more success in engaging young people - Scripture Union
Mission activities that are 'distinctively Christian' have more success in engaging young people - Scripture Union

Mission activities that included 'distinctively Christian' elements like prayer, worship and Bible reading were more likely to engage children and young people in the faith than those that tried to introduce them at a later point.

Christian women sentenced to death in Iran plead with US to accept more refugees

Two Christian women who were sentenced to death for their faith in Iran are pleading with the US to raise its cap on the number of refugees being allowed into the country.

Christian parents told they couldn't get pregnant say miracle baby was answered prayers
Christian parents told they couldn't get pregnant say miracle baby was answered prayers

A Christian couple who were told they would not be able to have children are crediting prayers for their miracle baby.

Eating a Mediterranean diet can lower risk of depression, say researchers
Eating a Mediterranean diet can lower risk of depression, say researchers

Eating a Mediterranean diet could significantly improve mental health, researchers at University College, London have found.

Teenager lost at sea for 49 days read his Bible and prayed as he struggled to survive
Teenager lost at sea for 49 days read his Bible and prayed as he struggled to survive

A teenager who spent 49 days adrift at sea was at the point of suicide when he decided instead to turn to his Bible and pray.