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Are churches missing out in the bitcoin boom?
Earlier this summer, a church on England’s south coast made headlines, when it declared it was going to accept bitcoin as donations.
IDF closes off Christian village to 'protect' it from 'relentless' settler attacks
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have surrounded the only all-Christian village in the West Bank in an apparent move to protect the town from regular attacks by Israeli settlers.
Project Spire 'risks politicising and disunifying the church'
Is the debate over slavery reparations putting off potential members of the Church of England?
Evangelicals seek to serve following Ceuta crisis
“Just imagine: in five or six hours, more than 70,000 people have entered your city, which has a population of 85,000. You’re left in shock," said a local pastor.
AI has an 'impersonation problem', American Bible Society warns
The “impersonation problem is already here, not coming,” says Bryce Allison, chief technology officer at the American Bible Society.
Why 'sorry' is the beginning of divine healing
Saying “sorry” is one of the simplest things we do with words, yet it carries a moral weight that is anything but simple.
Requiem Mass held for Ann Widdecombe at Buckfast Abbey
Family, friends and former colleagues gathered at Buckfast Abbey on Wednesday to bid a final farewell to former MP, broadcaster and author Ann Widdecombe.
Over 100 women received post-abortion counselling in Ireland in early 2026
Over 100 women accessed state-funded post-abortion counselling services in Ireland during the first three months of 2026.
Jen Hatmaker says she no longer believes in Hell
Jen Hatmaker, a prominent progressive Christian influencer and bestselling author who quit attending church last year, now says she no longer believes in Hell.
Haitian bishop warns gangs are targeting Church as violence forces parish closures
“We keep praying, singing and dancing,” says one local bishop despite the daily threat of violence.
Portsmouth Cathedral secures funding for urgent belfry conservation work
Portsmouth Cathedral has reached its fundraising goal to restore its historic belfry, paving the way for conservation work to begin next month.
Assisted suicide bill could lead to closure of care homes and hospices
Care homes could be forced to choose between helping their patients to die or closing down.
Remote consultations increasingly routine in Ireland's abortion services
A new study has found that remote consultations are becoming a routine part of early medical abortion services in the Republic of Ireland, prompting renewed debate over safety and regulation.
Canadian family claim Christian grandmother was euthanised against her wishes
The 83-year-old grandmother allegedly could not correctly answer questions on how many siblings she had and yet was declared mentally capable.
World’s tallest statue of Jesus planned in Armenia
A business tycoon with political ambitions is planning to build the world’s tallest statue of Jesus Christ in his home country of Armenia.
Church of England's reparations plan is 'unpopular, ill-judged and highly political'
The transatlantic slave trade was a complex industry with its own supply chains involving both European and African rulers and traders.