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Church destroyed during 9/11 attacks reopens
A Greek Orthodox church has reopened in Manhattan more than two decades after it was destroyed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Four new inscriptions discovered at ancient Galilee church
Researchers have recently uncovered four new inscriptions near Galilee that showcase evidence of early Christianity at a site commonly known as the "Burnt Church."
1,300-year-old necklace may have been worn by female Christian leader
A remarkable "once-in-a-lifetime" discovery of a gold and gemstone necklace in a Northamptonshire pit may have belonged to an early female Christian leader, say British archaeologists.
UK must 'take a lead' on 'compassionate' treatment of refugees, says Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury called for a "compassionate" asylum system in the House of Lords on Friday as he warned that the government's Rwanda plan was "a mistake".
Rob Munro named as next Bishop of Ebbsfleet
Rob Munro has been announced today by Downing Street as the next Bishop of Ebbsfleet, a role that gives him oversight of complementarian evangelical parishes within the Church of England.
Legal action launched over abortion clinic buffer zones in Bournemouth
A legal challenge is being mounted after buffer zones were introduced around an abortion clinic in Bournemouth.
US: Giving to larger churches dropped last year, even as charitable donations rose
Churches with budgets under $2 million saw giving go down by 8%, while those with budgets of more than $20 million saw giving go down by 2.5%.
NI pro-lifers disappointed by UK Supreme Court ruling on abortion clinic buffer zones
Pro-life campaigners have expressed their disappointment after a ruling by the UK Supreme Court upheld exclusion zones around abortion facilities in Northern Ireland.
The power of a teapot life
As important as it is to have love flowing into us, it is also important to let it flow out.
England star Saka praised after talking about his Christian faith in Qatar
England ace Bukayo Saka has been commended for talking openly about his Christian faith and reading the Bible during the World Cup in Qatar.
Stephen Sizer engaged in 'conduct unbecoming' and antisemitic activity, Church tribunal rules
Prominent evangelical, Rev Dr Stephen Sizer, engaged in antisemitic activity and "conduct unbecoming" of an ordained minister, a Church of England tribunal has ruled.
Moral debates over abortion, gay marriage are being 'weaponized in culture wars', says former Archbishop of Canterbury
Moral debates on issues such as same-sex marriage and abortion "have become weaponized in the current culture wars," wherein any opposing view is seen as "monstrous and oppressive," former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, has warned.
Church of England attendance well below pre-pandemic levels
Church of England churches saw a significant rise in weekly attendance in 2021 but figures remain far lower than before the pandemic, according to new statistics released on Tuesday.
India, Nigeria should be included in US Countries of Particular Concern, says Christian group
"The governments of both countries fail continually and manifestly to protect vulnerable religious or belief communities."
Baptist leader arrested in Myanmar
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is calling for the immediate release of the former president of the Kachin Baptist Convention in Myanmar.
Afghan Christians in danger from the Taliban helped to flee
Christians in Afghanistan are fleeing for their lives under cover of darkness as the Taliban continues its intense persecution of religious minorities.