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Churches unite in celebration of VE Day 80th Anniversary
Churches throughout England are marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with nationwide commemorative events on Thursday.
Black smoke ends first day of papal conclave
A ballot has been held on the first day of the papal conclave but not yielded a new pope.
‘Don’t forget the seafarers,’ says Christian mission agency
A Christian mission agency has called for the welfare of nearly two million seafarers to be taken into consideration, as the global shipping fleet cuts costs by adopting new technologies.
Vicar goes medieval and celebrates church milestone as hermit
A Yorkshire vicar is taking a step back in time - over 800 years, in fact - by living as a hermit as part of a unique celebration marking a major milestone in his parish's history.
Scots urged to reject ‘extreme’ assisted suicide legislation
Scottish voters are being urged to contact their MSPs ahead of a Stage One vote in Holyrood next week.
Jeremy Clarkson warns Christianity is 'in danger' amid falling birth rates
Broadcaster and columnist Jeremy Clarkson has issued a stark warning about the future of Christianity, suggesting that a sharp decline in birth rates across the Western world could pose an existential threat to the faith’s long-term survival.
Trump denies any involvement in AI pope image amid Catholic backlash
The controversy erupted just days before a historic Vatican conclave to elect the successor to Pope Francis.
More churches embrace AI in ministry but pastors prefer to write their own sermons - study
More churches across the U.S. are embracing the use of Artificial Intelligence in their ministries, but pastors have stopped short of using the technology to prepare their sermons, data from the State of the Church Tech 2025 report shows.
Madagascan Christians called to lead by example in struggling country
“We cannot serve Jesus Christ in church, and the devil outside.”
Churches and cathedrals help kick off VE Day 80th anniversary commemorations
Churches and cathedrals are playing a big part in this week's 80th anniversary commemorations of Victory in Europe - or VE - Day which marked the end of World War II in Europe in 1945.
Faith, justice and change: Niall Cooper reflects on nearly three decades with Church Action on Poverty
After 28 years at the helm of Church Action on Poverty, Niall Cooper is stepping down from his role as director – marking the end of a remarkable chapter in Christian social justice and offering a moment for both reflection and gratitude.
Cost-saving claims raise fears for vulnerable under UK assisted suicide plans
Financial savings for Britain's broken healthcare system could pressure more vulnerable people into choosing assisted suicide if it were to be legalised.
The hidden harm of the prosperity gospel
Who wouldn’t want a faith that promises wealth, health, and success? But beneath its shiny surface, the prosperity gospel holds dangerous distortions of God’s character and the true essence of Christian faith.
How can churches and Christians build on the 'quiet revival'?
“On five occasions in history the church has gone to the dogs, but on each occasion, it was the dogs that died.” GK Chesterton
Christian Aid to cut back staff, hopes for more efficient use of donor money
The charity will fall from 720 staff to around 400.
Justin Welby reveals Pope Francis called him after resignation
Welby spoke warmly of Pope Francis' legacy of love and their first meeting.