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Canadian evangelicals confused about core Christian doctrines, survey finds
A major new survey examining religious beliefs in Canada has found that many evangelicals hold views that deny historic Christian teaching.
‘God at work’ - Baptist leaders report signs of growth across churches amid ministry challenges
Baptist leaders have reported fresh signs of growth across churches in England and Wales, with rising baptism numbers, increased worship attendance, and a modest rise in membership.
VAT raid is putting historic church art at risk
Opposition parties have called for a restoration of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme.
Egyptian government grants legal status to 191 churches and affiliated buildings
Despite constitutional guarantees of religious freedom, many Christians continue to report discrimination and social pressure.
Dilapidated chapel among Britain's 10 most endangered buildings
Many cemetery chapels are in a state of disrepair and neglect.
Abortions hit record levels in Scotland
Abortions have risen on both a gross and per capita basis.
NI pastor to appeal conviction for preaching in abortion clinic 'buffer zone'
A Northern Ireland pastor who was convicted for preaching the Bible inside an abortion clinic “buffer zone” is to appeal.
Oxford Union postpones Tommy Robinson debate after criticism from church leader and imam
The Bishop of Oxford and Imam Monawar Hussain suggested in a joint letter that the debate puts people in "physical danger".
Calls for an end to the sexualisation of children in schools
The Coalition for Marriage is taking on a "summer of sex" campaign planned by a Labour MP at Westminster.
Free speech concerns surround proposed conversion therapy ban
Any law banning "abusive conversion practices" would almost certainly infringe on freedom of speech.
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
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.
Mel Gibson's Passion of the Christ sequel gets release date
The biblical epic will arrive in theatres in two parts beginning in 2027, Lionsgate has confirmed.
'Inappropriate' sex education remains pervasive across the West's classrooms
A lesson "intended to promote LGBTIQA+ inclusivity" allegedly featured incest and bestiality.
NHS urged to strengthen partnerships with churches and faith groups
Stronger partnerships with faith communities could reduce pressure on NHS services, a report has found.
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 …