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The Knights Templar: history, myth, conspiracy
This crusading Christian military order – famous for its red cross on white mantle – has become emblematic of the turbulent and controversial crusading period of history and, in a strange afterlife, has also become the subject of myth, legend, and conspiracy theories.
Sarah Mullally's appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury is a 'missed opportunity', say Global South Anglicans
The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches said the appointment of Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury was "a missed opportunity to reunite and reform the Anglican Communion".
Countries should do more to protect religious refugees, says US commission
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom has said more should be done to protect religious refugees.
Scottish government bends to Supreme Court on school toilets
Gender confusion in Scotland can be traced back to the 1800s, when women first started wearing the kilt.
Sudan: Christians call for safe route out of besieged city of El Fasher
The siege of El Fasher has been going on for over a year.
Palestinians and Israelis must be treated equally under Trump-Blair Gaza peace plan, says Christian Aid
Christian Aid has called for Palestinians and Israelis to be treated as equals in any new peace framework for Gaza following the announcement earlier this week of a new peace plan led by US President Donald Trump and former British Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair.
Who was Francis of Assisi and why is he important?
4 October is the day to remember St Francis of Assisi. It is also World Animal Day, and the day when some churches hold services to bless animals. This is the story …
Evangelicals pray Sarah Mullally will restore Church of England to historic position on marriage and sexuality as next Archbishop of Canterbury
Evangelicals in the Church of England and wider Anglican Communion are praying for a return to biblical faithfulness after the Bishop of London, Sarah Mullally, was announced on Friday as the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
Sarah Mullally appointed first ever female Archbishop of Canterbury
The Bishop of London, Sarah Mullally, has been announced as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury after a selection process lasting several months.
Government decision to scrap two-child benefit cap welcomed by pro-life group
Right to Life UK said there was evidence that the cap was impacting on the decision of some women to have an abortion.
Robert Morris to spend 6 months in prison after pleading guilty to child sex abuse
Robert Morris, the founder of Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, will spend six months in prison as part of a 10-year suspended sentence after pleading guilty Thursday to sexually abusing the now 55-year-old Cindy Clemishire beginning when she was 12 in the 1980s.
The final song of Moses
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the significance of the Song of Moses in Deuteronomy 32.
CofE parishes celebrate connection to Olaudah Equiano in Black History Month
Olaudah Equiano was one of the first abolitionists.
Black History Month is a helpful reminder that Christianity isn't a 'white man’s religion'
The Gospel is the good news for all people, everywhere.
Evangelical church leader sees 'Gospel opportunities' in growing 'Unite the Kingdom' movement
Evangelical church network Affinity says it sees a "broader opportunity" to engage people frustrated by high levels of immigration and the erosion of values with the truth of Christianity.
Two women in line to become Archbishop of Canterbury
Britain is preparing to announce the next Archbishop of Canterbury this Friday, and for the first time in history, the frontrunners include two women who could take on the role of spiritual leader for 85 million Anglicans worldwide.