Calls for impact assessment on abortion-up-to-birth clause
The call was made in a letter to Shabana Mahmood and Wes Streeting.
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Christians take stock after withdrawal of Bible Society's ‘Quiet Revival’ report
The report made waves when it was first published last year but questions never went away and it has finally been withdrawn.
Historic England grants £1m to renovate three churches
Funding has also been provided by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
D’Artagnan's grave may have been found in Maastricht
While The Three Musketeers is fictional, most of the characters in the story are based on real people.
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The Desert Fathers and Desert Mothers: radical Christians in the deserts of Late Antiquity
Although the Desert Fathers and Desert Mothers withdrew from society, paradoxically they became deeply influential and impacted on it.
The Quiet Non-Revival
David Robertson weighs in on whether there are any lessons for the Church after Bible Society's decision to retract its Quiet Revival report.
Christians voice 'grave concern' after UN inquiry finds Ukrainian children were deported and forcibly transferred
“These actions are a shocking violation of the God-given dignity of every child and of the sanctity of family bonds."
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The glaring absences from the Archbishop of Canterbury's installation
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Päivi Räsänen 'shocked and profoundly disappointed' after being convicted over pamphlet
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Royal aides attempt to ease fears about Prince William's faith
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Thousands gather for installation of Sarah Mullally as 106th Archbishop of Canterbury
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Finland has shot itself in the foot in convicting Päivi Räsänen
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Bible Society withdraws 'Quiet Revival' report as it admits data was 'faulty'
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Päivi Räsänen 'shocked and profoundly disappointed' after being convicted over pamphlet
Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen has been criminally convicted for publishing a pamphlet in which she expressed a traditional view of marriage and sexuality.
Iran conflict could open doors for the Gospel, says mission agency
EEM is also calling for prayers for those impacted by the conflict.
Finland has shot itself in the foot in convicting Päivi Räsänen
The conviction has angered the US.
Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope Leo exchange messages of unity after installation
Pope Leo XIV and the newly installed Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, have exchanged messages affirming their shared commitment to Christian unity, as plans were confirmed for her visit to Rome next month.
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On the Iftar in Trafalgar Square
In recent decades Britain has sadly turned away from Christianity and we are starting to reap the consequences. One of which is rival religions vying for influence in our culture.
Why the House of Lords abortion vote leaves me angry, ashamed and apprehensive
We may rewrite laws, but we cannot rewrite truth.
The Desert Fathers and Desert Mothers: radical Christians in the deserts of Late Antiquity
Although the Desert Fathers and Desert Mothers withdrew from society, paradoxically they became deeply influential and impacted on it.
The glaring absences from the Archbishop of Canterbury's installation
Sadly, Wednesday’s installation, glorious as it appeared in all its pomp and ceremony, was not a “truly global” gathering.
Iftars at cathedrals spark debate
There has been some debate about whether Christian places of worship should be involved in Muslim iftars.
Thousands gather for installation of Sarah Mullally as 106th Archbishop of Canterbury
Dame Sarah Mullally has been formally installed today as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury and the first woman to hold the role in the Church of England’s 1,400-year history.
Where to enjoy Christian heritage on the King's new coastal path
Here are five remarkable Christian stops worth visiting on the new King Charles III England Coast Path, each one rooted not only in its own history but also in the wider coastal landscape around it.
Church leaders condemn antisemitic ambulance attack
Christian leaders have been united in their condemnation of a firebomb attack on four ambulances operated by a Jewish charity.
Scottish grandmother back in court after arrest for holding sign in abortion clinic buffer zone
A Scottish grandmother who was arrested and charged for holding a sign offering consensual conversation in an abortion clinic buffer zone has another court hearing on Thursday.
A little known Christian declaration that deserves more support
There has been disappointingly little support from Christians in this country to the ‘2025 Westminster Declaration on Faith, Freedom and Public Life’.
Rowan Williams ponders Anglican Communion's survival
In two decades, the issues affecting the Anglican Communion have not changed but the divisions have only intensified.
War disrupts Holy Week in Jerusalem
The impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East region is being felt keenly in Jerusalem.
Royal aides attempt to ease fears about Prince William's faith
The Prince of Wales has never publicly indicated holding any form of personal Christian faith.
Archbishop warns of threat to Christianity in Nigeria
The Nigerian church leader also claimed that Trump's military strikes have "not achieved much".
Arrests made as anti-racism group protests 'Walk With Jesus' event
It is unclear whether those arrested were from UKIP or Stand Up To Racism.
Who’s shaping our kids? Why the Church must engage with today's hyper sexualised culture
Given that our young are living in a hyper-sexualised, post-Christian world, they need the best possible strategies to enable them to thrive.
Row over children's involvement in Muslim prayers at CofE school
The details of the incident are disputed.
Canadian Supreme Court hears challenge against controversial secularism law
The case is not just about crosses and hijabs, but national unity.
Pakistan temporarily halts plan to evict Christians from settlement
Faced with poverty and discrimination, many Christians have nowhere to go.
Report raises concerns about anti-Christian hate crimes in Europe
Dozens of anti-Christian incidents were recorded in February, including a violent assault on Christians at a pro-life event in Germany.