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Flying the flag – act of defiance or plea for help?

Left to themselves, the English are notoriously slow to make any kind of public display, so in trying to understand what’s really going on here, perhaps we should ask why people have felt moved to behave in so ‘unBritish’ a way?

Dear Saint George: A letter to England’s patron saint

Peter Crumpler shares his appreciation for England's patron saint.

Trump's AI 'Jesus' blunder

Has the row over Donald Trump’s ‘Christ-like’ image been fuelled by misunderstanding and unrealistic expectations about his alleged Christian faith?

Faith communities have always served the whole person - it is time funders did the same

Ethnic minority communities struggle to access funding but a church-backed initiative is seeking to change that.

Peacemaking or partiality? Pope Leo and Trump's war of words

When the Pope and the President duel in public, is it prophecy versus power, or prayer mistaken for public policy?

Where Jews and Christians differ on the Messiah

The coming of the Messiah is important to both Christianity and Judaism, but there are important differences in their views.

Parents are struggling with soaring bills - but this is where the love of Christian strangers steps in

Even though the cost-of-living crisis has long disappeared from our headlines and political debates, for too many families up and down the UK, the reality of choosing between ‘heating and eating’ is unrelenting.

'Gordon Brown: Power with Purpose', by James Macintyre

'Gordon Brown: Power with Purpose' is beautifully written, with an unusually nuanced approach to political matters.

Why is the British monarch also called Defender of the Faith?

The British monarch traditionally bears the title “Defender of the Faith” which also appears on British coins as “F.D.” As it’s been back in the news lately, now’s a good time to consider it in more detail.

Finland has shot itself in the foot in convicting Päivi Räsänen

The conviction has angered the US.

From dry bones to new hope

The dry bones are not the end of the story.

The Quiet Non-Revival

David Robertson weighs in on whether there are any lessons for the Church after Bible Society's decision to retract its Quiet Revival report.

Five wishes for the new Archbishop

You will face critics and adversity. There will be some who will wish you to fail before you get started. But I, and many Christians across the country and the world will be wishing you God’s blessing and joy on the journey as you undertake this important role.