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Christian ministry ship celebrates decade of global mission and outreach
Christian ministry ship celebrates decade of global mission and outreach

Christian ministry ship Logos Hope is celebrating 10 years of bringing the Gospel as well as practical support to churches and communities around the world.

Row over Brexit has made truth 'slippery', says Bishop of Salisbury
Row over Brexit has made truth 'slippery', says Bishop of Salisbury

Christians trying to make sense of Brexit must seek truth and consider the views of others 'in love', rather than giving in to 'easy caricatures' of people they disagree with, says the Bishop of Salisbury.

Christian Easter egg goes plastic-free as bishop calls for a packaging 'revolution'
Christian Easter egg goes plastic-free as bishop calls for a packaging 'revolution'

The only chocolate Easter egg to explain the story of Jesus' death and resurrection in its packaging is going plastic-free for the first time.

Irish Primate tells abuse victims he's sorry for Catholic Church's failures ahead of Vatican summit

Archbishop Eamon Martin has apologised over the failure of the Catholic Church to protect people in its care from sexual abuse at the hands of predatory priests.

Christians protest outside Nigerian High Commission on anniversary of Leah Sharibu's abduction
Christians protest outside Nigerian High Commission on anniversary of Leah Sharibu's abduction

Christians gathered in London on Tuesday to protest the ongoing captivity of Nigerian Christian schoolgirl Leah Sharibu.

Netherlands' most senior Catholic bishop may lose cathedral over falling attendances
Netherlands' most senior Catholic bishop may lose cathedral over falling attendances

The most senior bishop in the Dutch Catholic Church may have to leave his own cathedral due to empty pews as the number of faithful continues to fall.

Scottish Government says it will not review transgender school guidance despite complaints
Scottish Government says it will not review transgender school guidance despite complaints

The Scottish Government has ruled out a review into controversial guidance for schools on transgenderism despite complaints from women's groups.

Independent Group: why seven Labour MPs have left the party
Independent Group: why seven Labour MPs have left the party

Luciana Berger, the MP for Liverpool Wavertree, could not have been clearer as to her reasons for leaving.

Major US airlines to introduce gender-neutral booking options
Major US airlines to introduce gender-neutral booking options

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue and United Airlines are among the airlines introducing gender-neutral designations.

New initiative invites young people to give a year to God
New initiative invites young people to give a year to God

Young Christians in the Diocese of Chichester are being invited to spend a year with a church discerning what God's calling on their life might be.

Caring for the planet starts with ourselves, says Bishop of Guildford
Caring for the planet starts with ourselves, says Bishop of Guildford

The Bishop of Guildford has called on Christians to do their bit in caring for the Earth by making small changes to how they live.

Scottish Parliament commends ambitious church project to serve whole community
Scottish Parliament commends ambitious church project to serve whole community

A congregation in southern Scotland has won the praise of the Scottish Parliament for an ambitious project to transform their church building into a community hub.

'Paul: Apostle of Christ' star James Faulkner says he was filled with the Holy Spirit during filming
'Paul: Apostle of Christ' star James Faulkner says he was filled with the Holy Spirit during filming

'Game of Thrones' and 'Downton Abbey' star James Faulkner says the Holy Spirit filled him when he took on the role of the Apostle Paul for the hit Christian movie

Pakistan holding up Asia Bibi's release over fears she'll talk
Pakistan holding up Asia Bibi's release over fears she'll talk

Authorities in Pakistan are dragging their feet over the release of a Christian woman sentenced to death for blasphemy because of fears she will speak to the media about her ordeal.

Letting trans female athletes compete against biological women is 'insane', says tennis star Martina Navratilova
Letting trans female athletes compete against biological women is 'insane', says tennis star Martina Navratilova

The nine-times Wimbledon singles champion said it was 'cheating' to allow trans athletes who were born male to compete against biological women in sport

Girls feel too ashamed to use school unisex toilets, says campaign group
Girls feel too ashamed to use school unisex toilets, says campaign group

The Welsh Government is to review the introduction of unisex toilets in schools after a campaign group said girls were suffering shame and embarrassment in using them because of their periods.