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New toolkit measures effectiveness of interfaith community projects
New toolkit measures effectiveness of interfaith community projects

"Some of the grassroots organisations do fantastic work, but they are busy doing the work, rather than understanding that there needs to be more of a strategic outlook."

After COP26 failures, rich nations must accelerate climate action, say Christians
After COP26 failures, rich nations must accelerate climate action, say Christians

The end of the COP26 climate summit has been met with mixed feelings from Christians after it fell short on funding and carbon emissions pledges.

Prayers after Remembrance Sunday explosion
Prayers after Remembrance Sunday explosion

Three men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act over the fatal blast outside Liverpool Women's Hospital.

Carl Lentz's wife says cheating scandal left her with depression, anxiety and PTSD
Carl Lentz's wife says cheating scandal left her with depression, anxiety and PTSD

Laura Lentz said the fallout of the scandal left her with such bad depression that she struggled to get out of bed some days.

MPs decry abduction, rape and forced conversion of Christian women
MPs decry abduction, rape and forced conversion of Christian women

SNP MP Dr Lisa Cameron called the problem "a stain on the conscience of the international community".

Archbishop of Canterbury apologises to Ghana Church leaders over LGBT statement
Archbishop of Canterbury apologises to Ghana Church leaders over LGBT statement

The Archbishop of Canterbury has apologised to Anglican leaders in Ghana after publicly criticising their support for a Bill criminalising LGBT relationships without speaking to them first.

Staying faithful when you really just want the cup to pass
Staying faithful when you really just want the cup to pass

I wish I could say that I am some superhero of faith. However, the reality is that I just want this cup to pass.

YouVersion Bible app reaches milestone 500 million downloads
YouVersion Bible app reaches milestone 500 million downloads

"It's extremely humbling," says founder Bobby Gruenewald.

Queen remembers people who face hardship for their faith
Queen remembers people who face hardship for their faith

The Queen has paid tribute to people suffering for their faith in a message to mark Nayrouz, the Coptic New Year.

US Congressmen call Finland's prosecution of Christian MP 'a clear abuse of government power'
US Congressmen call Finland's prosecution of Christian MP 'a clear abuse of government power'

Responding to a letter from US Congressmen, Finnish state prosecutor Anu Mantila claimed that freedom of expression and freedom of religion "are not unlimited".

Church leaders call for urgent action at COP26
Church leaders call for urgent action at COP26

Dozens of Christian and other faith leaders have issued a joint call to world leaders at the COP26 summit to agree on "urgent and ambitious action" on climate change.

'Chilling' conversion therapy proposals could criminalise Christian parents
'Chilling' conversion therapy proposals could criminalise Christian parents

Christians are being urged to participate in a government consultation on a proposed conversion therapy ban amid concerns about the rights of Christian pastors and parents.

Millennials are positive about Jesus but do not believe in moral absolutes - study
Millennials are positive about Jesus but do not believe in moral absolutes - study

Millennials in America are "leading the charge" against the traditional Christian belief in "absolute moral truths", according to new research.

BBC leaves Stonewall Diversity Champions programme
BBC leaves Stonewall Diversity Champions programme

The broadcaster has faced questions over its relationship with the LGBT lobby group.

Court grants judicial review into government U-turn on porn safeguards
Court grants judicial review into government U-turn on porn safeguards

A legal challenge is moving ahead against the government's controversial decision to abandon age verification for pornography websites.

Police and Cardinal to review last rites guidance after Catholic MP's murder
Police and Cardinal to review last rites guidance after Catholic MP's murder

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick and Catholic leader Cardinal Vincent Nichols are to work together on guidelines around access to violent crime scenes for Catholic priests following the murder of Sir David Amess.