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Christians face 'increasingly perilous existence' in Syria; church bombing serves as 'brutal reminder'
The bombing at the Mar Elias Church in Damascus, Syria, last month that killed over two dozen people is an indication that Syria's Islamist-led authorities under President Ahmad al‑Sharaa are enabling radicalism that threatens the existence of Syria's Christian community, experts warn.
Church calls for reform of tax and spend regime
The document takes issue with Britain’s current “individualised” form of taxation, saying this this puts single-earner families “at a significant disadvantage”.
Four CofE dioceses to receive £30m to spread the gospel
More than half of the funds (£17.8 million) are going to the Diocese of Birmingham.
Police investigating more Church in Wales clergy over historic sex offences
Concerns were raised and apparently nothing was done.
Pills by post fuels 'heartbreaking' rise in abortions
Things are likely to get worse well before they get better.
Church body urges restraint in Armenian church conflict
Relations between the Armenian Apostolic Church and the government are currently strained.
Pastors can endorse political candidates without risking tax-exempt status, says IRS
The Internal Revenue Service agreed on Monday that pastors and other religious leaders can endorse political candidates to their congregation without threatening their tax-exempt status under a decades-old legislation called the Johnson Amendment.
'Recognise Week' honours youth and family leaders
A new digital initiative led by the Church of England’s Blackburn Diocese in Lancashire is shining a national spotlight on the unsung heroes working with children, young people, and families (CYPF) across local parishes.
Nationwide study reveals strong public support for preserving historic churches
A major new study by Historic England has revealed that communities across the country place significantly higher value on historic churches than on their modern counterparts—regardless of religious affiliation or church attendance.
EU takes aim at 'extremist' anti-LGBT Christians
The EU is becoming increasingly anti-Christian
Bibles burnt as Hindu extremists launch brutal assault on Indian church
A Christian congregation in central India has been left traumatised and fearing for their lives after a brutal assault by Hindu extremists on 8 June, during which Bibles were burnt, worshippers beaten, and a pastor left unconscious.
Jess Phillips addresses role of faith communities in preventing abuse
The APPG is working to promote effective safeguarding of the vulnerable from abuse.
Appeal for Colombian priest missing for three weeks
Father Carlos Saúl Jaimes Guerrero has been missing for three weeks.
Labour rejects calls to end parliamentary prayers
Our Christian heritage is "sort of important" says Labour figure
Chris Pratt says Jesus is essential to his life
Hollywood actor Chris Pratt continues to boldly affirm his Christian faith, most recently by naming Jesus as one of the top things he simply cannot live without.
Cathedrals Cycle Relay concludes in Bradford after 2,000 miles
The 2,000-mile journey connected more than 40 cathedrals across the UK.