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Scottish Catholics and Episcopalians sign declaration of friendship
It was signed in support of deeper cooperation and understanding between the two denominations.

Churches unite in prayer, fasting and protest for peace in Gaza
Will there ever be peace in the Middle East?

Bishop laments 'umpteenth' anti-Christian massacre in Congo
The constant massacres are taking their toll.

Not an insult, but a reminder of God’s grace: why are we sinners?
The Bible doesn’t expose our sin to crush us—it exposes it to point us to the only cure

Americans are deeply confused about sin, new study finds
A new national survey has found that most Americans remain deeply confused about the nature of sin, with many rejecting biblical definitions and even refusing to call themselves “sinners.”

Remembering Steve Legg: One year on
His wife Bekah described him simply as “one of a kind and the best of men”. Those words capture the sense of loss still felt a year later.

European Evangelical Alliance elects Andreas Wenzel as new president
The European Evangelical Alliance has elected Andreas Wenzel of Germany as its new president, succeeding Rev. Dr. Frank Hinkelmann, who concluded 12 years in the role.

Penguin Random House launches first Christian imprint to share the message of Jesus
The move reflects a growing demand for Christian and faith-based writing in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Iraqi Christian TikToker murdered in France
Ashur Sarnaya, 45, was a refugee who had been living in France since 2014.

House of Lords 'must reject' assisted suicide bill
Calls to the House of Lords to reject assisted suicide have been repeated as peers continue to debate proposals.

Church leaders make joint call for end to war in Gaza
Church leaders in the UK have issued an urgent appeal for the war in Gaza to end, saying that the "deadly escalation is futile and must stop”.

New study highlights key reasons pastors leave ministry
Resentment within the family proved damaging

Blue plaque unveiled at Agatha Christie's childhood church
As far as we know, the church is not famous for a disproportionate number of mystery murders taking place nearby.

Humanist weddings may outnumber Protestant ones in Northern Ireland
Catholic and civil weddings remain the most popular but humanist ceremonies are becoming increasingly common.

Climate protests held at cathedrals across England
A series of protests took place during the weekend at several Church of England cathedrals and abbeys, where members of the group, Christian Climate Action, called on the church to take a stronger stance on climate change.

The good news about repentance
It's such a loaded word but, when properly understood, it's the pathway to joy.