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Young adults driving renewed interest in Christianity, research finds
Young adults driving renewed interest in Christianity, research finds

A new set of supplemental reports from the Evangelical Alliance suggests that young adults are emerging as a significant group among those coming to Christian faith in the UK, with authenticity, Scripture and community proving decisive factors in their journeys.

CofE earmarks £22m for outreach in three dioceses
CofE earmarks £22m for outreach in three dioceses

Most of the funds will go to the dioceses of Manchester and Exeter.

Nigerian government must do more to protect its people after yet another mass kidnapping
Nigerian government must do more to protect its people after yet another mass kidnapping

The Nigerian government has started taking action, but more needs to be done.

Ireland on 'wrong path' as fertility and marriage rates reach record lows
Ireland on 'wrong path' as fertility and marriage rates reach record lows

The Iona Institute has warned that Ireland is “on the wrong course” citing concerns about record low marriage and fertility rates, while divorce is at an all-time high.

Local historic landmarks aid emotional stability and wellbeing
Local historic landmarks aid emotional stability and wellbeing

A new report has suggested that churches and other local historic buildings can improve general wellbeing and help provide people with emotional stability.

Legal appeal launched against Labour's destructive VAT raid on schools
Legal appeal launched against Labour's destructive VAT raid on schools

Labour have been accused of an "ideological" attack on freedom of choice.

Christians welcome launch of parliamentary inquiry into NI online pimping platforms
Christians welcome launch of parliamentary inquiry into NI online pimping platforms

A new parliamentary inquiry has been launched to investigate the role of online pimping websites in facilitating the exploitation of women and girls across Northern Ireland.

Christian leaders warn of threats to unity in the Holy Land
Christian leaders warn of threats to unity in the Holy Land

Senior Christian leaders in Jerusalem have warned that outside political and ideological interference could be endangering the unity and survival of Christianity in the Holy Land.

NHS Trust drops case against Christian nurse who spoke out in trans row
NHS Trust drops case against Christian nurse who spoke out in trans row

Jennifer Melle said she was “deeply relieved and grateful” for the outcome but that the lessons of her case “must be learned”. 

Call to action after reports of 163 Christians kidnapped in Nigeria
Call to action after reports of 163 Christians kidnapped in Nigeria

"Heavily armed bandits" are reported to have raided at least two churches in Nigeria on Sunday and kidnapped 163 worshippers, officials report.

What is the Christian view on immigration?
What is the Christian view on immigration?

Individuals and governments may not have the same responsibilities.

Charity Commission issues warnings to two CoE dioceses over safeguarding
Charity Commission issues warnings to two CoE dioceses over safeguarding

The Bishop of Chelmsford disagrees with some of the Charity Commission's findings.

Church leaders gather in the Holy Land to support local believers
Church leaders gather in the Holy Land to support local believers

The bishops wish to provide pastoral support to believers in the Holy Land.

Kuwait’s first church granted minor basilica status
Kuwait’s first church granted minor basilica status

Kuwait’s first church has been formally elevated to the status of a Minor Basilica, marking a significant milestone for the country’s Christian community and for churches across the Gulf region.

Petition calls for end to disciplinary action against Jennifer Melle
Petition calls for end to disciplinary action against Jennifer Melle

There are concerns Melle could lose her job.

UK Christian and Gospel music set for official singles chart launch
UK Christian and Gospel music set for official singles chart launch

The UK’s Christian and Gospel music scene is set to receive a major boost with the announcement of a new official singles chart, developed in partnership between AStepFWD and The Official Charts Company.