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Christian group backs calls for national inquiry into grooming gangs
Christian Concern has joined calls for a national inquiry into grooming gangs formed mainly of Pakistani Muslim men who targeted young white girls.
'Sadness' as churches and Christian school succumb to LA wildfires
Churches and a Christian school have fallen victim to massive wildfires wreaking havoc across Los Angeles County.
India's Christians feel 'fear and anxiety' about 2025
Christians in India are fearful that persecution will continue to increase this year, a religious freedom organisation has said.
Christian group criticises government proposals targeting home-schooling parents
The Christian Institute has hit out at "intrusive and burdensome" proposals to force parents who educate their children at home to report their involvement in extracurricular activities including Sunday School.
Justin Welby marks last day as Archbishop of Canterbury after resignation over John Smyth scandal
Justin Welby's tenure as Archbishop of Canterbury ends at midnight on Monday two months after his resignation over safeguarding failures in the Church of England.
Americans praying after New Orleans terror attack
Americans are praying after a violent start to 2025 with a deadly terror attack in New Orleans that may be linked to a car explosion in Las Vegas.
Woman behind infamous 'Monkey Christ' restoration dies
The "Monkey Christ" restoration has brought more people to Borja than the original ever did.
Pope starts new year with call for peace and debt forgiveness
The Pope said that the "existence of humanity as a whole" is threatened.
Christians recognised in New Year Honours List
They include the former Dean of Carlisle, the Very Rev Mark Boyling, was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to Carlisle Cathedral.
Tributes paid to former president and devout Baptist Jimmy Carter
Tributes have been paid to former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday afternoon at the age of 100.
South Korean church leaders express sorrow after many killed in plane crash
Church leaders in South Korea have expressed their condolences after a plane crash in the south west of the country killed at least 177 people.
King's Christmas Day speech criticised
King Charles has been criticised for his Christmas Day speech which suggested that all faiths are the same.
Christmas story 'reminds all of us to reach out to one another', says PM
The Prime Minister has thanked churches and charities for welcoming "every person" this Christmas.
Church of England must 'be changed', says Archbishop of York in Christmas sermon
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has used his Christmas Day sermon to call for change in the Church of England.
'Sad Christmas' for Christians in the Holy Land
Christians in the Holy Land are praying for peace this Christmas after another difficult year marked by conflict and suffering.
Christmas Day baptisms bring hope to Democratic Republic of Congo amid fierce conflict
Dozens of Christians are to be baptised at a special Christmas Day service in the Democratic Republic of Congo.