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Another Christian private school announces closure
Around 100 schools are believed to have closed following Labour's VAT raid.
Born on the 4th of July
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the special significance of the 4th of July this year.
Release International changes name to Voice of Persecuted Christians
The ministry has been supporting persecuted Christians around the world since its creation in 1968.
Where were the Dead Sea Scrolls written? 5-year project begins to find the answer
The European Research Council has given the project 2.5 million euros.
'Evangelical' is about faith, not right-wing politics, says European body
The European Evangelical Alliance said that the term “evangelical” is being "wrongly linked to political movements and narratives that do not reflect the reality of evangelical communities in Europe".
Church of England invests more in football outreach programme
While many come just for the football, some stay for Christ.
Lichfield Cathedral stone gifted to ancient Essex chapel in symbol of shared faith and heritage
Lichfield and Chelmsford have spiritual links going back over a thousand years.
Methodists 'unable to achieve' goal of Net Zero by 2030
A Church report said much progress had been made, but that ultimately the 2030 target is unachievable.
Christian teacher Enoch Burke released from prison after High Court order
Irish teacher Enoch Burke has been released from prison on the orders of the High Court in Dublin, ending the latest chapter in a long-running legal dispute that has drawn attention beyond Ireland.
Evangelicals announce month of prayer as Church of England debates same-sex relationships
Evangelicals fear a Private Member's Motion will be used to move the Church away from scriptural teachings on sexuality.
Archbishop of York calls for better representation of faith in the media amid concerns over religious illiteracy
The Archbishop of York has warned that widespread religious illiteracy is leaving Britain less able to understand global events, its own history and the communities that make up modern society, calling for faith to be represented more accurately across the media.
BBC announces major four-part series exploring Jesus’s life and world
The BBC has commissioned a new four-part television series exploring the life of Jesus Christ, bringing together historical research, archaeological evidence and expert perspectives.
Conversion therapy ban 'opens the door to the persecution of parents and pastors'
The plans also infringe on the right of those who want help, to seek it.
Some families have had to remove their own dead from rubble in Venezuela, says church leader
Church sources in the country fear as many as 250,000 people may have been left homeless.
Salvation Army praised for aid efforts in deadly Bedford train crash
An investigation into the exact cause of the crash is ongoing.
Under-16s social media ban is ‘not a silver bullet'
The UK Evangelical Alliance says social media causes “real harm” to young people, but a government ban is no “silver bullet” for protecting them.