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'Unfair' tax system is 'suffocating' families - CARE
'Unfair' tax system is 'suffocating' families - CARE

CARE has warned that the current tax burden on families is "suffocating" and "crushing aspiration".

'You can't abandon Christian teaching because some people don't like it' - Christian Institute
'You can't abandon Christian teaching because some people don't like it' - Christian Institute

The Christian Institute has dismissed calls for a change to the Church of England's position on marriage after a poll claimed broad support among Anglicans.

Church of Scotland Moderator 'comes home' to Zambia after nearly 50 years
Church of Scotland Moderator 'comes home' to Zambia after nearly 50 years

The Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly, Colin Sinclair, is touring Zambia nearly half a century after he first went to the African country as a Scripture Union (SU) worker.

Grants offered to churches in flood-hit areas to support communities
Grants offered to churches in flood-hit areas to support communities

Churches in flood-hit areas are being offered grants to help them cover the cost of providing practical assistance to their local communities.

Be Humble
Be Humble

Our time here on earth is God's and not our own

School survey that asked kids if they were non-binary or pansexual sparks backlash
School survey that asked kids if they were non-binary or pansexual sparks backlash

A school survey has sparked outrage among parents after asking 11-year-old children about their sexual orientation and gender identity.

Putin wants God and heterosexual marriage written into the Russian constitution
Putin wants God and heterosexual marriage written into the Russian constitution

The proposed amendment would effectively ban same-sex marriage.

Freedom of religion 'must be defended', UK tells UN
Freedom of religion 'must be defended', UK tells UN

The International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French, told the UN Human Rights Council that freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) was a "key UK human rights priority".

Vatican opens up archives on Pope Pius XII to researchers
Vatican opens up archives on Pope Pius XII to researchers

Researchers are being given the long-waited opportunity to peer into the pontificate of Pope Pius XII as the Holy See opens up its archives on the controversial figure.

Militant group tells Christians to leave north-eastern Kenya
Militant group tells Christians to leave north-eastern Kenya

Al-Shabaab has "ordered" Christians to leave the counties of Garissa, Wajir and Mandera so that Muslim professionals can take their jobs.

Pope Francis receives coronavirus test results

Pope Francis has been tested for coronavirus after cancelling a number of engagements due to ill-health.

Pro-life group threatens Government with legal action over changes to Northern Ireland abortion laws
Pro-life group threatens Government with legal action over changes to Northern Ireland abortion laws

Right to Life UK has warned NI Secretary of State Brandon Lewis that it will seek a judicial review if the final abortion framework goes further than what is legally required by the Government.

Church of Ireland clarifies position on same-sex marriage after confusion
Church of Ireland clarifies position on same-sex marriage after confusion

The Church of Ireland has clarified its position on same-sex marriage following confusion over a consultation submission by one of its official bodies.

Nearly half of self-identifying Anglicans support same-sex marriage - poll
Nearly half of self-identifying Anglicans support same-sex marriage - poll

The poll was conducted by YouGov on behalf of the Ozanne Foundation.

Beth Moore says memorising Scripture helped her to heal from sexual abuse
Beth Moore says memorising Scripture helped her to heal from sexual abuse

The evangelist spoke candidly about how she fell victim to childhood sexual abuse despite being part of a committed churchgoing family.

Mark Wahlberg says he's making this Lent about giving more
Mark Wahlberg says he's making this Lent about giving more

The Ted star said on his Instagram that he often gets asked what he's giving up for Lent.