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Biblical animation ‘David’ heads to UK and Ireland after $88m global success
Biblical animation ‘David’ heads to UK and Ireland after $88m global success

Animated biblical film ‘David’ is heading to cinemas across the UK and Ireland on August 21, following a successful international run that has brought in almost $88 million at the global box office.

Over 80% of US pastors have considered leaving ministry – survey
Over 80% of US pastors have considered leaving ministry – survey

Over 80% of pastors in the United States have contemplated stepping away from pastoral ministry at some point during the last five years, with problems surrounding church culture emerging as a leading factor, according to a new survey.

Brechin Cathedral handed over to community trust
Brechin Cathedral handed over to community trust

Not everyone is convinced this is a win.

Silent disco a 'desecration' of Canterbury Cathedral
Silent disco a 'desecration' of Canterbury Cathedral

Christian commentators have reacted with dismay at a silent disco of ‘80s music held in Canterbury Cathedral on 15 August.

Canadian military chaplains told not to mention God at public events
Canadian military chaplains told not to mention God at public events

Public prayers are also no longer permitted.

Distinctive church with rare stained glass window awarded Grade II* listed status 
Distinctive church with rare stained glass window awarded Grade II* listed status 

A Catholic church in Greater Manchester known for its distinctive architecture and rare collection of stained glass has been awarded Grade II* listed status.

Letter campaign launched against assisted suicide bill following Prime Minister’s comments
Letter campaign launched against assisted suicide bill following Prime Minister’s comments

Right To Life UK has stepped up its campaign against a renewed attempt to legalise assisted suicide, urging supporters to write to MPs ahead of a key Commons vote next month.

UN experts raise ‘grave concern’ over violence against Christian women and girls in Nigeria
UN experts raise ‘grave concern’ over violence against Christian women and girls in Nigeria

UN experts have raised concerns over worsening violence and insecurity in Nigeria, warning that Christian women and girls are among those facing an elevated threat of killings, abduction, sexual violence and forced marriage.

Andy Burnham and the archbishop who inspired his sense of social justice
Andy Burnham and the archbishop who inspired his sense of social justice

Archbishop Derek Worlock appeared on the first ever edition of BBC Question Time.

Giles Fraser mixes God and gardening at Kew Gardens
Giles Fraser mixes God and gardening at Kew Gardens

Giles Fraser has been working on a new project that aims to combine the Gospel with the English love of gardening.

Turin Shroud replica and exhibition to be displayed in Bristol church
Turin Shroud replica and exhibition to be displayed in Bristol church

The British Society for the Turin Shroud takes no position on the relic's authenticity.

Seven Christians held incommunicado by China
Seven Christians held incommunicado by China

The charges against those arrested have not been disclosed.

Afghan Christians at risk of 'genocide'
Afghan Christians at risk of 'genocide'

The Taliban appear divided over enforcing draconian apostasy laws at the expense of international acceptance.

Iona Community objects to plan for huge offshore windfarm
Iona Community objects to plan for huge offshore windfarm

Sacrilege or "vital green energy project"?

Global church body concerned for Armenian Church amid dispute with state
Global church body concerned for Armenian Church amid dispute with state

The Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC) has been engaged in a years long cold war with the Armenian government.

Twenty African countries back charter affirming traditional marriage and opposition to abortion
Twenty African countries back charter affirming traditional marriage and opposition to abortion

Twenty African countries have endorsed a new charter affirming national sovereignty over issues including abortion, marriage and family policy, amid an ongoing debate over the influence of Western governments and international organisations on social policy across the continent.