Julian Mann
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.
US Congressmen call Finland's prosecution of Christian MP 'a clear abuse of government power'
Responding to a letter from US Congressmen, Finnish state prosecutor Anu Mantila claimed that freedom of expression and freedom of religion "are not unlimited".
Millennials are positive about Jesus but do not believe in moral absolutes - study
Millennials in America are "leading the charge" against the traditional Christian belief in "absolute moral truths", according to new research.
Conditions for Christians and other religious minorities in Afghanistan are 'dire' under Taliban
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom says the situation for religious minorities in Afghanistan has worsened since the Taliban takeover and is expected to deteriorate further.
Iran's Christians wonder where they can freely worship
Iranian converts are appealing to their government as part of a new campaign to support Persian-speaking Christians launched this week by Christian charities Open Doors, Article18, Christian Solidarity Worldwide and Release International among others.
Christians in the Holy Land 'at grave risk' - report
Minority Christian communities in the Holy Land are vulnerable to regional strife and at increasing risk of verbal and physical attacks, according to a new study from Birmingham University.
Financial pressures in the CofE will do nothing for clergy morale
The fall in parish share payments to Church of England dioceses, brought on by Covid, will hit frontline clergy morale the hardest.
Parish income 'badly affected' during pandemic
Parish income across the Church of England suffered "badly" during the pandemic because churches have been unable to rent out their halls and buildings for events.
Anglicans told to be 'less adversarial' as they debate gender, sexuality and marriage
A guide on the Living in Love and Faith process says they should adopt a "more conversational listening approach that involves genuine encounter".
Church of England launches consultation on ambitious net zero plan
The Church of England has today launched a consultation on proposals to achieve net zero carbon emissions from all its buildings by 2030.
Horrific violence against Christians in North Korea detailed in new report
Prison guards in Communist North Korea struck the heads of Christian detainees suspected of Bible study until "blood spurted upwards", according to a new report from human rights organisation Korea Future.
Assisted suicide opponents optimistic after Lords debate
Right to Life UK said it is unlikely Baroness Meacher's Assisted Dying Bill will become law.
Archbishop warns against 'unsafe' assisted suicide proposals
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has told the House of Lords today that Baroness Meacher's Assisted Dying Bill is "unsafe".
What does the newly elected Church of England General Synod mean for conservatives?
Church of England conservatives on marriage and sexual ethics have held their ground in this month's elections to the General Synod but have not made significant gains.
Christian doctors may leave the NHS if assisted suicide is legalised, warns professor
Professor John Wyatt has warned that many Christian doctors will not in conscience be able to practise in the NHS if assisted suicide becomes legal.
Government restrictions on religion remain high across the world - Pew
Government restrictions on religious beliefs remain at high levels around the world, but religion-related terrorism has declined, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center.