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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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Balm mentioned in the Bible rediscovered in 1,000-year-old seed grown into small tree
Horticulturists are celebrating the growth of a 1,000 year old "Tsori" seed, discovered nearly 30 years ago, which is believed to produce a balm resin mentioned several times in the Bible.
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Who was Good King Wenceslas?
Every Christmas, carol singers sing the song of Good King Wenceslas. But who was he? This is the story ...
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Popular culture is pointing to Jesus, and it's time to talk about it
Although not all cultural references to Christianity are positive â and many are negative in the extreme â all are invitations to talk.
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Global leaders adopt 'Madrid Commitment' in defence of freedom, family and life
"At the UN, there are countless resolutions being voted on that talk about gender, abortion, and patriarchy, but they do not address the family."
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Michael Brown admits \'lack of judgement\' but denies sexual misconduct
Michael Brown, host of the nationally syndicated Line of Fire radio programme, who is also president, founder and professor of practical theology at FIRE School of Ministry, admitted to a "definite lack of judgement" but denied allegations he engaged in sexual misconduct with a former female staffer he said he treated like a "family member" 23 years ago.
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Schools in Finland face opposition to Christian music
The National Non-Discrimination and Equality Tribunal determined that non-Christian pupils should be compensated 1,500 euros ($1,562 USD) by the school.
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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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Syrian Christians in \'grave danger\' as Islamist militias take over Aleppo
Syrian Christians in Aleppo face "grave danger" after Islamist militias took over the city, local church leaders say. The militias, including jihadist groups, have seized control following the withdrawal of government forces and are removing all Christmas decorations, according to a report.
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After being engulfed by flames, Notre Dame Cathedral finally rises from the ashes
Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the most cherished symbols of French heritage and Christian devotion, is set to reopen its doors after a five-year restoration following the devastating fire that engulfed it on 15 April 2019.
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TD Jakes files defamation lawsuit against man who accused him of sexual assault
A day after suffering "a slight health incident" while preaching on Sunday, Bishop T.D. Jakes of The Potter's House megachurch in Dallas, Texas, filed a defamation lawsuit against former-pastor-turned-registered sex offender Duane Youngblood, who alleged he was sexually assaulted by Jakes when he was a teenager some 40 years ago.