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"While marriage and motherhood are certainly challenging, our research makes it clear that married mothers are thriving in ways that challenge current stereotypes about family life."
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Poorer students avoiding some GCSE subjects due to costs
Some subjects come with additional costs for trips, equipment or things like musical instruments.
Irish missionary kidnapped in Haiti is released
Irish missionary Gena Heraty, who was kidnapped in Haiti last month, has been released.
Pioneering Bishop of Bristol retires
Vivienne Faull represents the first generation of ordained women in the Church of England
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A dangerous precedent: what the case of a 14-year-old boy reveals about forced conversions in Pakistan
In a judgment that has stunned Pakistan’s Christian community and alarmed all who value justice and the protection of children, the court accepted the coerced words of a boy over the rights of his grieving mother.
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Churches are doing lots of great work to help asylum seekers integrate into British society - and the government is paying attention, even if the mainstream media isn't.
Britain should resist Farage's 'knee-jerk' deportation plans, says Archbishop
The Archbishop of York has said that Nigel Farage's plans to deport 600,000 migrants if his Reform party comes to power will only make the problem worse.
Botrus Mansour on his appointment as new head of the World Evangelical Alliance: 'I would like to be a bridge'
Arab Christian leader Botrus Mansour has been named secretary general of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), pledging to serve as a bridge-builder for a global evangelical movement that spans continents, cultures, and a wide spectrum of traditions.
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Islamists kill 52 Christians in Congo attacks
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Church leader asks for prayers after deadly Catholic school shooting
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Christian MP dragged back to court as Finland seeks to punish 'criminal' opinions about the Bible
“It is shocking that after two unanimous acquittals, Päivi Räsänen is again being dragged to court to defend her fundamental right to freedom of speech."
1,500-year-old Christian cathedral and baptistery discovered in France
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A dangerous precedent: what the case of a 14-year-old boy reveals about forced conversions in Pakistan
In a judgment that has stunned Pakistan’s Christian community and alarmed all who value justice and the protection of children, the court accepted the coerced words of a boy over the rights of his grieving mother.
HTB partners with struggling churches at risk of closure
“We’ve lost at least one generation, and we don’t want to lose more.”
England’s cathedrals enjoy post-pandemic revival as attendance and engagement grow
New figures from the Church of England show that cathedrals across the country are experiencing steady growth, with worship, music, and civic activities drawing in more people than in previous years.
Christian MP dragged back to court as Finland seeks to punish 'criminal' opinions about the Bible
“It is shocking that after two unanimous acquittals, Päivi Räsänen is again being dragged to court to defend her fundamental right to freedom of speech."
Archbishop says immigration policy should be guided by 'compassion and understanding'
The interim leader of the Church of England has said that the "Christian way" to deal with large numbers of asylum seekers is to show "compassion and understanding".
Nigel Farage says church leaders are 'out of touch' on immigration
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has accused church leaders of being “rather out of touch” with ordinary believers when it comes to immigration.
Wikipedia co-founder joins traditionalist Anglican Church following conversion to Christianity
“There are no perfect denominations," says Larry Sanger after deciding to join the Anglican Church of North America (ACNA).
Church of England 'profoundly concerned' over abuse survivors data breach
The Church of England has said it is "profoundly concerned" after a data breach disclosed the emails of abuse survivors.
Another Christian school closes down after Labour's VAT assault
The imposition of VAT was "devastating" the headteacher said.
Pastor reveals what happened when he shared the Gospel with Ozzy Osbourne
“He immediately turned to the Gospels … and even made the comment, ‘I can understand this.’”
Pro-life groups repeat calls to Parliament to ditch assisted suicide plans after new report
The report found that assisted suicide can place emotional burdens on carers like "guilt" and "stigma", and that in some jurisdictions "eligibility criteria expand over time".
Coalition for Marriage hopes shift in US will reignite gay marriage debate in UK
An American woman was briefly imprisoned for refusing to conduct a gay marriage.
Israel's call to evacuate Gaza City a 'death sentence' for vulnerable Christians
Will any Christians survive Israel's onslaught?
Christian Labour MP says 'misleading' video led to death threats
The issue of Pakistani rape gangs is understandably emotive.
Bishops show support for Palestinian Christian woman accused by Israel
Nasir has already spent eight months in jail despite not being convicted of any crime.
Appeals for prayer for church in Gaza City ahead of Israel's offensive
The church in Gaza was of special concern to the late Pope Francis.