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Priests demand probe after arson at ancient church in West Bank's last remaining Christian town
Priests in the last remaining Christian town in the West Bank have called for an "immediate and transparent investigation" following a series of alleged attacks by Jewish settlers in Taybeh.

'Being Church in a time of conflict' - Church of England confronts global threats
Members of the Church of England’s General Synod arrived in York yesterday for five days of deliberation and discussion.

What does true freedom look like?
In today’s world, “freedom” is often defined as the ability to act, speak, or think however we want. But Scripture offers a radically different, and far deeper, understanding of freedom.

NHS urged to engage meaningfully with faith groups
Engagement should be more than "tokenistic", says FaithAction.

Community-led school in South Sudan brings 'spring of hope' during humanitarian crisis
Fourteen years after gaining independence, a community-driven initiative is igniting hope for a better future through education in South Sudan.

7 simple ways to stay close to God when you're on holiday
Here are 7 simple, meaningful ways to stay connected to God - no matter where you are.

Christians face 'increasingly perilous existence' in Syria; church bombing serves as 'brutal reminder'
The bombing at the Mar Elias Church in Damascus, Syria, last month that killed over two dozen people is an indication that Syria's Islamist-led authorities under President Ahmad al‑Sharaa are enabling radicalism that threatens the existence of Syria's Christian community, experts warn.

Church calls for reform of tax and spend regime
The document takes issue with Britain’s current “individualised” form of taxation, saying this this puts single-earner families “at a significant disadvantage”.

Four CofE dioceses to receive £30m to spread the gospel
More than half of the funds (£17.8 million) are going to the Diocese of Birmingham.

Police investigating more Church in Wales clergy over historic sex offences
Concerns were raised and apparently nothing was done.

Pills by post fuels 'heartbreaking' rise in abortions
Things are likely to get worse well before they get better.

Church body urges restraint in Armenian church conflict
Relations between the Armenian Apostolic Church and the government are currently strained.

Pastors can endorse political candidates without risking tax-exempt status, says IRS
The Internal Revenue Service agreed on Monday that pastors and other religious leaders can endorse political candidates to their congregation without threatening their tax-exempt status under a decades-old legislation called the Johnson Amendment.

'Recognise Week' honours youth and family leaders
A new digital initiative led by the Church of England’s Blackburn Diocese in Lancashire is shining a national spotlight on the unsung heroes working with children, young people, and families (CYPF) across local parishes.

Nationwide study reveals strong public support for preserving historic churches
A major new study by Historic England has revealed that communities across the country place significantly higher value on historic churches than on their modern counterparts—regardless of religious affiliation or church attendance.

EU takes aim at 'extremist' anti-LGBT Christians
The EU is becoming increasingly anti-Christian