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Parliamentary group calls for greater religious literacy in the media

Staff writer Sun 18 Apr 2021 12:30 BST

Religion should be part of the required training for journalists to improve their religious literacy and avoid stereotyping, a major new report from parliamentarians has said.

Billy Graham Association sues venue for cancelled event over views on marriage

Jennifer Lee | Sat 17 Apr 2021 10:26 BST

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and a congregation in the Free Church of Scotland are taking legal action after a conference centre cancelled their booking apparently over their views on marriage and sexuality.
Prince Philip funeral remembers his 'courage, fortitude and faith'

Staff writer | Sat 17 Apr 2021 9:56 BST

Prince Philip was remembered at his funeral on Saturday as a man of faith who served the Queen "with unwavering loyalty".
MP calls for 'moral framework' to govern 'do not resuscitate' orders

Right to Life UK | Fri 16 Apr 2021 14:37 BST

Following a Care Quality Commission (CQC) report that found evidence of the improper use of DNACPR (do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation) orders on sick, disabled, elderly and dying persons in care settings during the COVID-19 pandemic, a Conservative MP has emphasised the need for "a moral framework that honours the dignity of sick, disabled, elderly or dying people".
Christian coalition writes to headteachers over RSE concerns

Staff writer | Fri 16 Apr 2021 10:31 BST

The Christian Coalition for Education has written to headteachers across the country urging them to be careful about what they teach in Relationship and Sex Education (RSE) lessons.
Churches will be allowed to pray for people with unwanted same-sex attraction, says PM

Staff writer | Thu 15 Apr 2021 11:33 BST

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has assured churches worried about a ban on conversion therapy that they will still be allowed to pray for people who approach them for help or advice about their sexuality.
Nearly 1,000 church leaders sign letter opposing vaccine passports

Staff writer | Tue 13 Apr 2021 11:00 BST

The letter, to be sent to Boris Johnson and the devolved nations' first ministers, calls the introduction of vaccine passports "one of the most dangerous policy proposals ever to be made in the history of British politics".
Former Archbishop recalls 'very terrifying' experience of preaching to Prince Philip

Staff writer | Mon 12 Apr 2021 12:42 BST

The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Baron Williams of Oystermouth, has recalled with humour his experience of delivering sermons to the Duke of Edinburgh, who died last Friday at the age of 99.
Police apologise for halting church service on Good Friday

Staff writer | Mon 12 Apr 2021 9:39 BST

Police officers visited Christ the King Polish Church in Balham, London, on Sunday to apologise for halting a Good Friday service.
Archbishop pays moving tribute to Prince Philip at intimate remembrance service

Staff writer | Sun 11 Apr 2021 14:45 BST

A special service was held in remembrance of Prince Philip at Canterbury Cathedral on Sunday.
Prayers for Prince Philip and the royal family

Staff writer | Sat 10 Apr 2021 11:54 BST

Special prayers have been made available and an online book of condolence opened by the Church of England following the death of the Queen's husband, Prince Philip.
Prince Philip: an 'outstanding example of Christian service'

Staff writer | Sat 10 Apr 2021 11:25 BST

Church leaders are praying for the royal family after the death of the Queen's husband, Prince Philip, at the age of 99.