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Making cohabitation equal with marriage is 'unfair', Christians argue
Making cohabitation equal with marriage is 'unfair', Christians argue

The government says its plans will "protect women and meet the needs of modern relationships".

Praying for the World Cup
Praying for the World Cup

Let's pray that in a world of conflict and division the World Cup may bring joy to many this summer. 

Pride and the Gospel: the way of self or the way of Christ?
Pride and the Gospel: the way of self or the way of Christ?

As Christians, our understanding of pride is shaped not primarily by culture, but by Scripture.

Parents play decisive role in passing faith to the next generation, study finds
Parents play decisive role in passing faith to the next generation, study finds

Parents who actively practise and discuss their faith at home are significantly more likely to see their children remain committed Christians into adulthood, according to a major new study.

Diary of a CEO’s Steven Bartlett and John Lennox discuss AI, faith and the search for meaning
Diary of a CEO’s Steven Bartlett and John Lennox discuss AI, faith and the search for meaning

The Oxford professor shared fears of a “colossal power grab” as AI continues to evolve.

Biblical models and the creation of King Arthur
Biblical models and the creation of King Arthur

It is a frequent feature of Christian history that believers seek to understand their contemporary world by drawing parallels with biblical history. This can lead to some very ‘creative’ (and selective) interactions with the Bible; usually with Old Testament events. One remarkable example led to the creation of the figure of (King) Arthur. 

Healing conference explores abundant life through union with Christ
Healing conference explores abundant life through union with Christ

Dr Ben Pugh also told the Premier Lifeline conference that faith needs to be active and sustained by prayer.

Global study links corporate success to values long cultivated by faith traditions
Global study links corporate success to values long cultivated by faith traditions

“Technology can increase efficiency, but it cannot generate trust, integrity, belonging, or moral responsibility on its own," said the report's co-author.

Gloucester Cathedral awarded 'Cultural Venue of the Year'
Gloucester Cathedral awarded 'Cultural Venue of the Year'

The award recognises the cathedral’s huge impact as a centre of culture.

The story of the last Lollard martyr
The story of the last Lollard martyr

30 May marks the anniversary of the execution of the last Lollard martyr before the creation of the Church of England. This is the story …

Pope warns of ‘digital neocolonialism’ and calls on Church to defend human dignity in age of AI in first encyclical
Pope warns of ‘digital neocolonialism’ and calls on Church to defend human dignity in age of AI in first encyclical

Pope Leo XIV has used his first encyclical to warn that artificial intelligence and emerging technologies risk deepening global inequality, concentrating power in the hands of a few and creating what he described as “colonialism in another form". 

A growing number of Protestants say others don’t know they’re Christian
A growing number of Protestants say others don’t know they’re Christian

The honesty of churchgoers about gaps in living unashamed reveals large numbers have room for growth in this important aspect of discipleship,” said Scott McConnell, executive director of Lifeway Research.

Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury?
Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury?

26 May is the day to remember St Augustine, who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury 1,400 years ago and who started a tradition that continues today. This is the story …

What are the fruits of the Holy Spirit?
What are the fruits of the Holy Spirit?

24 May 2026 is Pentecost Sunday, when Christians recall the importance of the Holy Spirit. The fruits of the Spirit are the virtues that are produced in the life of a believer through the work of the Holy Spirit. This is the story …

Pentecost: Its meaning, significance and relevance for Christians today
Pentecost: Its meaning, significance and relevance for Christians today

Today is Pentecost - a special day in the Christian calendar that many Christians may have heard of, but do not always fully understand. Yet Pentecost is incredibly important, because it is deeply connected to the work of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church.

Thoughts on Ruth
Thoughts on Ruth

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on poor judges and famine through the lens of the book of Ruth.