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Liverpool Cathedral has 'robust processes' in place for asylum seekers showing interest in Christianity
Liverpool Cathedral has 'robust processes' in place for asylum seekers showing interest in Christianity

Liverpool Cathedral has defended its work with asylum seekers after coming under fire because of its connection with the Poppy Day bomber.

Church called to 'love without discrimination' after questions raised over bomber's Christian conversion
Church called to 'love without discrimination' after questions raised over bomber's Christian conversion

"The Church will always report those who seek to abuse the system and cause harm to the relevant authority, and would never offer its most precious and sacred gift of baptism to those it believes do not truly desire it or understand the responsibilities of receiving it."

Churches are 'easy targets for criminals'
Churches are 'easy targets for criminals'

More than 4,000 crimes were committed at churches and religious premises across the UK over the past year.

'Saving the parish' and church planting must go hand in hand - Archbishop
'Saving the parish' and church planting must go hand in hand - Archbishop

"To save the parish does not mean to stop church planting. To church plant does not mean abandoning the parish," the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.

Gospel 'has brought hope' during the pandemic, says Queen
Gospel 'has brought hope' during the pandemic, says Queen

The Queen missed the inaugural meeting of the newly-elected Synod for the first time in her 69-year reign due to medical advice that she should rest.

London church leaders challenged with call to holiness
London church leaders challenged with call to holiness

Over 1,000 church leaders from across London gathered near the O2 in London on Monday to think afresh about the call to evangelism.

Liverpool suicide bomber was confirmed in 2017
Liverpool suicide bomber was confirmed in 2017

The suicide bomber in an attack outside a Liverpool hospital on Remembrance Sunday was confirmed as a Christian in 2017, according to media reports.

New toolkit measures effectiveness of interfaith community projects
New toolkit measures effectiveness of interfaith community projects

"Some of the grassroots organisations do fantastic work, but they are busy doing the work, rather than understanding that there needs to be more of a strategic outlook."

After COP26 failures, rich nations must accelerate climate action, say Christians
After COP26 failures, rich nations must accelerate climate action, say Christians

The end of the COP26 climate summit has been met with mixed feelings from Christians after it fell short on funding and carbon emissions pledges.

Prayers after Remembrance Sunday explosion
Prayers after Remembrance Sunday explosion

Three men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act over the fatal blast outside Liverpool Women's Hospital.

Carl Lentz's wife says cheating scandal left her with depression, anxiety and PTSD
Carl Lentz's wife says cheating scandal left her with depression, anxiety and PTSD

Laura Lentz said the fallout of the scandal left her with such bad depression that she struggled to get out of bed some days.

MPs decry abduction, rape and forced conversion of Christian women
MPs decry abduction, rape and forced conversion of Christian women

SNP MP Dr Lisa Cameron called the problem "a stain on the conscience of the international community".

Archbishop of Canterbury apologises to Ghana Church leaders over LGBT statement
Archbishop of Canterbury apologises to Ghana Church leaders over LGBT statement

The Archbishop of Canterbury has apologised to Anglican leaders in Ghana after publicly criticising their support for a Bill criminalising LGBT relationships without speaking to them first.

Staying faithful when you really just want the cup to pass
Staying faithful when you really just want the cup to pass

I wish I could say that I am some superhero of faith. However, the reality is that I just want this cup to pass.

YouVersion Bible app reaches milestone 500 million downloads
YouVersion Bible app reaches milestone 500 million downloads

"It's extremely humbling," says founder Bobby Gruenewald.

Queen remembers people who face hardship for their faith
Queen remembers people who face hardship for their faith

The Queen has paid tribute to people suffering for their faith in a message to mark Nayrouz, the Coptic New Year.