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Salvation Army works with police to help young people avoid knives and drugs
The police welcomed the partnership with The Salvation Army, saying they hoped it would stop more young people coming into the wrong kind of contact with the police.
HTB partners with struggling churches at risk of closure
“We’ve lost at least one generation, and we don’t want to lose more.”
Pro-life groups repeat calls to Parliament to ditch assisted suicide plans after new report
The report found that assisted suicide can place emotional burdens on carers like "guilt" and "stigma", and that in some jurisdictions "eligibility criteria expand over time".
Isaiah and the double comfort of God
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster explains the 'double comfort' of God in Isaiah - and what it has to do with justice.
Islamists kill 52 Christians in Congo attacks
Experts warned that the conflict with M23 could give an opportunity to the ADF to carry out more attacks while the government’s eyes were elsewhere.
British birth rates hit record lows
Figures from the Office for National Statistics have shown a decline in the birth rate to record lows.
England’s cathedrals enjoy post-pandemic revival as attendance and engagement grow
New figures from the Church of England show that cathedrals across the country are experiencing steady growth, with worship, music, and civic activities drawing in more people than in previous years.
Archbishop says immigration policy should be guided by 'compassion and understanding'
The interim leader of the Church of England has said that the "Christian way" to deal with large numbers of asylum seekers is to show "compassion and understanding".
Church of England 'profoundly concerned' over abuse survivors data breach
The Church of England has said it is "profoundly concerned" after a data breach disclosed the emails of abuse survivors.
Christian MP dragged back to court as Finland seeks to punish 'criminal' opinions about the Bible
“It is shocking that after two unanimous acquittals, Päivi Räsänen is again being dragged to court to defend her fundamental right to freedom of speech."
Church leader asks for prayers after deadly Catholic school shooting
The shooting is being investigated as an anti-Catholic hate crime.
1,500-year-old Christian cathedral and baptistery discovered in France
Archaeologists in southeastern France have uncovered the remains of an early Christian cathedral and a remarkably preserved baptistery dating back more than 1,500 years, which they are calling one of the most significant finds in decades.
Wikipedia co-founder joins traditionalist Anglican Church following conversion to Christianity
“There are no perfect denominations," says Larry Sanger after deciding to join the Anglican Church of North America (ACNA).
Bishops show support for Palestinian Christian woman accused by Israel
Nasir has already spent eight months in jail despite not being convicted of any crime.
Nigel Farage says church leaders are 'out of touch' on immigration
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has accused church leaders of being “rather out of touch” with ordinary believers when it comes to immigration.
2 children killed in Catholic school shooting during morning Mass
Two children, aged eight and 10, have died after a shooter opened fire as they prayed during morning Mass at their school.