Church of England winds down Living in Love and Faith as deep divisions remain over same-sex blessings
Church of England's Living in Love and Faith process is to formally conclude in July.
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Church of England winds down Living in Love and Faith as deep divisions remain over same-sex blessings
Church of England's Living in Love and Faith process is to formally conclude in July.
Church leader sees challenges and opportunities as research suggests openness to Christianity in the UK
An evangelical church leader has welcomed national polling pointing to a more open spiritual landscape in the UK, as churches prepare for a nationwide mission effort in the run-up to Easter 2026.
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New research sheds light on why women are more religious than men
Gender gaps were found to narrow in line with degrees of modernisation, secularisation, and gender equality. But, the paper finds, the "gap does not vanish entirely – even in highly secular countries women remain more religious than men".