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Former Archbishop of Canterbury suggests Church leaders maintain a 'judicious silence' on immigration
Former Archbishop of Canterbury suggests Church leaders maintain a 'judicious silence' on immigration

The former Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey, has warned his next successor to steer clear of commenting on policies like immigration.

Scots appear to be cautious about legalising assisted suicide
Scots appear to be cautious about legalising assisted suicide

Plans to legalise assisted suicide may fall foul of the European Convention on Human Rights.

Shadow minister backs Christian nurse in trans-race row
Shadow minister backs Christian nurse in trans-race row

Jennifer Melle was suspended after refusing to address a convicted paedophile with female pronouns.

Chaplaincy teams provide prayer and spiritual support in town centres
Chaplaincy teams provide prayer and spiritual support in town centres

"People might disagree with what we believe, but they appreciate what we do.”

Bible translation accelerates as millions receive Scripture in their own language
Bible translation accelerates as millions receive Scripture in their own language

The global movement to make the Bible available in every language is gaining remarkable momentum, with new figures showing historic progress in translation efforts.

Rediscovering God’s creation in a screen-saturated age
Rediscovering God’s creation in a screen-saturated age

According to new research, young people in the UK are spending most of their time indoors, glued to screens, with little interest to encounter the beauty of nature. But what a loss this is!

Lancashire bishops commend £20m government boost for local communities
Lancashire bishops commend £20m government boost for local communities

It has been described as a “vital step forward” for regeneration and community renewal.

Major crackdown sees dozens of Christians detained in east China
Major crackdown sees dozens of Christians detained in east China

Authorities in eastern China have detained over 70 Christians in what Open Doors describes as one of the largest crackdowns on unregistered churches in recent years.

Attacks follow new anti-conversion bill in Rajasthan, India
Attacks follow new anti-conversion bill in Rajasthan, India

A wave of attacks on Christians erupted in northwest India’s Rajasthan state following passage of harsh anti-conversion legislation even though it has yet to receive the governor’s assent, sources said.

Reports of more young people going to church after Charlie Kirk's murder
Reports of more young people going to church after Charlie Kirk's murder

Some pastors have reported seeing an increase in church attendance following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, particularly among young adults, some of whom haven’t attended a worship service in years.

Who was Michael the angel and what is his significance?
Who was Michael the angel and what is his significance?

29 September is Michaelmas also known as the Feast of St Michael and All Angels. Who was St Michael and what is Michaelmas all about? This is the story …

Gunman kills 4 after crashing vehicle into Mormon church
Gunman kills 4 after crashing vehicle into Mormon church

A gunman drove his vehicle into a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building in Michigan on Sunday before opening fire on worshippers during a service.

Church doctrine and treading the line between development and heresy
Church doctrine and treading the line between development and heresy

The difference is of particular relevance to the Church of England as it continues to move in the wrong direction on same-sex marriage.

King and Queen to meet Pope Leo XIV
King and Queen to meet Pope Leo XIV

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will meet Pope Leo XIV when they visit the Vatican in October. 

Report highlights discrimination against Christian prisoners in Pakistan
Report highlights discrimination against Christian prisoners in Pakistan

Christian prisoners were often treated as “untouchables” by both prison staff and other prisoners.

Growing concerns over abortion pill safety on both sides of the Atlantic
Growing concerns over abortion pill safety on both sides of the Atlantic

Fresh warnings have emerged in the UK and US about the dangers of abortion pills, with new data highlighting the scale of complications faced by women.