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Church of Scotland urged to adapt funding model
The Church of Scotland had an unexpectedly good financial year but more change is needed for long-term financial sustainability.
Many UK adults link Britishness with being Christian - report
A new study by Christian think tank Theos suggests that strongly defined forms of Christian nationalism remain a minority position in the UK, although many Brits are supportive of some link between Christianity and Britishness.
Royal College of Nursing criticised for display of trans flag
Typically a flag denotes the ownership of a tribe or group over an area.
Christians call for ceasefire amid DRC's Ebola crisis
So far 131 people have been killed by the outbreak.
Thoughts on Ruth
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on poor judges and famine through the lens of the book of Ruth.
Poverty ‘deepening’ across the UK, Christian charity warns
“Deepening” poverty across the UK is making it more difficult for people to break free from debt, Christians Against Poverty (CAP) has warned.
Mullally denounces misuse of religion following Tommy Robinson rally
Both Mullally and Robinson say they want a united society.
In many English cities, cathedrals play a major role
It’s impossible to imagine St Albans without its cathedral.
England’s cathedrals remain vital civic and spiritual ‘beacons’ despite mounting pressures – report
A new report from Theos found that cathedrals continue to play a uniquely important role in national life despite increasing secularisation and growing financial pressures.
Thousands attend 'March for Jesus' in Belfast
"The atmosphere was full of joy, faith and the presence of God," said organisers.
'Quiet revival' claims 'laid to rest' once and for all as study shows UK churchgoing continues to fall
New figures from the British Social Attitudes survey also show there are no signs of a religious revival among young people.
Proposed conversion therapy ban comes up against human rights law
Labour wants to ban so-called 'conversion therapy' but critics point out that abusive practices are already illegal.
Pakistani girl at centre of forced marriage and conversion case moved to government shelter
The girl has been placed in a neutral government shelter, pending the results of an age test.
House of Lords to debate abortion complications and protections for survivors
Babies who survive abortion are left to die.
A three day journey by canoe to receive life-saving treatment from Mercy Ships
Most Madagascans cannot afford surgery, even on the rare occasions its available.
Drought insurance helps Nepal families survive food crisis
An innovative drought insurance scheme has provided emergency support to hundreds of vulnerable farming families in western Nepal