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Boris Johnson says Christianity 'makes a lot of sense'
The Prime Minister also suggested he's not a very good Christian in the latest comments on his personal faith.

Anglicans must support each other even if they have different views - Bishop of London
The Bishop of London has said the Church of England should be a safe space for people with opposing theological views on the issues of marriage, gender and sexuality.

Could euthanasia be legalised this year in the UK?
There are a number of routes by which legal euthanasia could become a reality in the UK very soon, prompting calls for the Christian community to take action.

Casting Crowns drummer dies from motorcycle injuries
The former drummer of Casting Crowns, Andy Williams, has lost his heroic fight for life following a serious motorcycle crash several weeks ago.

4 lessons in faith from Salvation Army founder William Booth
Many people had been doing work with the poor in various ways, but Booth's genius was somehow to bring together the ingredients of help, evangelism, support and discipleship to produce a formula that, in the Salvation Army, was so spectacularly successful.

Church of England will not appoint racial justice officers in every diocese
The Archbishop of York said it was not possible to adopt the recommendation made in a landmark report on racism in the Church of England earlier this year because of ongoing cuts.

Nick Vujicic founds pro-life bank 'to further the Kingdom of God'
The evangelist was moved to found ProLife Bank after discovering that most major banks in the US support Planned Parenthood, the largest abortion provider in the country.

'This law makes me feel I am better off dead' - campaigner challenges abortion up to birth for Down's syndrome
Heidi Crowter, a 26-year-old woman from Coventry who has Down's syndrome, together with Máire Lea-Wilson from Brentford, West London, whose two-year-old son Aidan has Down's syndrome, are challenging the UK Government over a disability clause in the current law.

Empire has embedded itself into British theology - Dr Anthony Reddie
Black theologian Dr Anthony Reddie shared his views on race and the Church while in conversation with Rev Sam Wells.

Watching Euro 2020 reminds me a lot of Jesus and his disciples
Gareth Southgate not only believes in his players but is willing to give second chances. Remind you of anyone?

Megachurch fined thousands because staff did not wear face-masks during church service
A megachurch has been fined thousands of dollars because staff members did not wear face masks during one of its services.

Call for prayer after Casting Crowns drummer has leg amputated
The church of Casting Crowns drummer Andy Williams is asking people to pray after he had to have one of his legs amputated following a serious motorcycle accident.
Government 'deeply concerned' about religious freedom violations in North Korea
The comments were made after Lord Alton asked about the government's response to reports of a forced abortion on a woman suspected of being a Christian.

Walt Disney World will no longer say 'Ladies and Gentlemen' in Magic Kingdom greeting
The greeting before its famous fireworks show is being changed to "Good evening, dreamers of all ages".

Nigeria 'must be called to account' over kidnap of 140 Christian children
The international community must act after at least 140 Christian school children were kidnapped in Nigeria on Monday, Release International has said.

Bishop of Liverpool apologises for 'offence' after comments about conservative Anglicans
The Bishop of Liverpool, Paul Bayes, has apologised to traditionalist Anglicans for "the offence or distress" caused by comments made during an address in which he called for a "gender-neutral marriage canon".