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Church leaders condemn racist abuse of England players
Church leaders condemn racist abuse of England players

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have hit out at the "unacceptable" racist abuse directed towards England players after their defeat in the Euro 2020 finals.

The courageous faith of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
The courageous faith of Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, executed for his long-standing opposition to Hitler, is one of the great Christian heroes of the twentieth century.

Rise of the religious 'nones' is slowing - study
Rise of the religious 'nones' is slowing - study

A new survey reveals that the share of Americans who identify as religiously unaffiliated has declined slightly.

Archbishop of York says parish system plans are about revitalising the Church
Archbishop of York says parish system plans are about revitalising the Church

The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has hit back at claims that he and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, are seeking to undermine the Church of England's parish system.

Christian mother takes school to court over gay pride parade
Christian mother takes school to court over gay pride parade

A Christian mother who says her 4-year-old son was forced to take part in a gay pride parade against her will have her case heard in court this week.

Boris Johnson says Christianity 'makes a lot of sense'
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
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?
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
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
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
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'
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
'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
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
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
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.