Staff writer
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Church of England parishes are 'in crisis'
The future of many Church of England parishes is in doubt as they struggle with crumbling buildings, declining attendance, and a fall in clergy numbers.
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Church of England enjoys strong turnout at Christmas and Easter but attendance remains below pre-pandemic levels
Report author Dr Ken Eames said the latest statistics were likely to be a cause for "both optimism and concern".
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Philippians 4:6 is YouVersion's Bible verse of the year
The popular Bible app said the verse reflects a trend seen throughout the year of increasing numbers of people seeking God through His Word and in prayer.
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Legalising assisted suicide will be 'a huge step backwards'
Christians have continued to react with disappointment after MPs voted in favour legalising assisted suicide.
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Christians urged to keep praying after MPs vote to legalise assisted suicide
Christians are being urged to keep on praying after MPs voted in the House of Commons to legalise assisted suicide in England and Wales.
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Protests outside Parliament as MPs debate assisted suicide
Protesters have gathered outside Parliament to make their opposition to assisted suicide known as MPs debate Kim Leadbeater's bill proposing a change to the law.
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Appeals for peace in Haiti as violence worsens
Haitian bishops are appealing for peace after months of violence and a sharp deterioration in the situation as gangs deepen their control of the capital Port-au-Prince.
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Most Brits say assisted suicide is too 'complex' to rush
A majority of the public (62 per cent) believe the issue is "too complex and polarised" to be rushed through.
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Public want government to prioritise palliative care over legalising assisted suicide - poll
Fresh polling has revealed widespread concern about plans to legalise assisted suicide ahead of a debate in Parliament this Friday on changing the law.
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Christians join other faith leaders to oppose assisted suicide
The Bishop of London and Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster are among the signatories of a joint statement by faith leaders urging MPs not to pass a bill legalising assisted suicide.
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Priests suspended after review into Church of England's abuse failings
Four priests have had their licence to practise suspended by the Church of England as it continues to deal with the fallout from a damning review into safeguarding failings.
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Police action should be considered over CofE child abuse failings, says reviewer
The author of the John Smyth review that led to the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury has said that police action should be considered over the Church of England's failings.