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Disestablishment of CofE 'not a disaster' says Justin Welby
Disestablishment of CofE 'not a disaster' says Justin Welby

The disestablishment of the Church of England would 'not be a disaster', according to the archbishop of Canterbury.

'Radical answer to decline': Church in Wales launches £10 million evangelism fund
'Radical answer to decline': Church in Wales launches £10 million evangelism fund

The Church in Wales has announced £10 million in funding to support evangelism projects across its dioceses, as part of its first ever 'Evangelism Fund'.

How Puritanism explains Trump: Why the 17th century taught the US and UK different lessons
How Puritanism explains Trump: Why the 17th century taught the US and UK different lessons

US and UK Christians have drawn hugely different lessons from their common history.

Vatican crisis meeting on Chile's clerical abuse ends, pope laments 'tragic' damage done
Vatican crisis meeting on Chile's clerical abuse ends, pope laments 'tragic' damage done

A 'frank' crisis meeting between Pope Francis and Chilean bishops ended yesterday with 'the firm intention to repair the damage done,' by the clerical abuse scandal in the Chilean Catholic Church, Pope Francis has said.

Holy fire: What is the Christian festival of Pentecost?
Holy fire: What is the Christian festival of Pentecost?

This Sunday will mark the Christian festival of Pentecost. What does it mean and why is it celebrated?

Christian tech journalist aims to tackle the video game demons
Christian tech journalist aims to tackle the video game demons

A Christian writer who is one of Britain's top games journalists is seeking to help parents to better understand and navigate the complex world of video gaming through a new book.

Irish Evangelical Alliance Ireland urges 'No' vote in abortion referendum
Irish Evangelical Alliance Ireland urges 'No' vote in abortion referendum

Evangelical Alliance Ireland has urged against the repeal of Ireland's eighth amendment ahead of the countries referendum on decriminalising abortion. In a statement the conservative Christian group said Ireland's eight amendment, which guarantees the equal right to life of mother and child, must be protected on the grounds of human rights equality.

Bible Museum draws more than 500,000 visitors in half a year since opening
Bible Museum draws more than 500,000 visitors in half a year since opening

More than 500,000 people have visited the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. since it was opened to the public six months ago.

Yanny vs Laurel: Meaningless meme or a spiritual parable?
Yanny vs Laurel: Meaningless meme or a spiritual parable?

Yanny vs Laurel. A new internet debate-turned-meme has taken over social media this week, but does it have something to teach the church?

The 'right thing to do'? Guernsey debates assisted dying as California court rules against 2015 legalisation
The 'right thing to do'? Guernsey debates assisted dying as California court rules against 2015 legalisation

A judge in California has ruled that the state's assisted suicide law was wrongly passed in a special legislative session in 2015.

Michael Curry: 4 great sermons from the Royal wedding preacher
Michael Curry: 4 great sermons from the Royal wedding preacher

Michael Curry, the first African-American presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, is renowned for his engaging, entertaining, and sometimes lengthy preaching.

Marvel has plans for a Muslim teenage superhero on screen: it's about time
Marvel has plans for a Muslim teenage superhero on screen: it's about time

Marvel Studios has revealed plans for a film portraying the story of Kamala Khan. aka Ms Marvel – a Pakistani Muslim teenage superhero – on the big screen. With comic book movies largely dominated by white men – and rarely engaging religion – her inclusion will be a welcome move.

10 killed in attack on South Sudan Christian college
10 killed in attack on South Sudan Christian college

At least 10 people have been killed in an attack on a Christian college in South Sudan, with the Sudan People's Liberation Army blamed for the attack.

Who is David Conner, the vicar who will lead the Royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle?
Who is David Conner, the vicar who will lead the Royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle?

Rt Rev David Conner will lead the wedding service for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Saturday at St George's Chapel, Windsor.

CAR archbishop condemns sectarian violence at service mourning church massacre
CAR archbishop condemns sectarian violence at service mourning church massacre

The archbishop of Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR) has called for an end to retaliatory violence in an address to Christians mourning a church massacre two weeks ago.

Joy @ Kempton Park: How a Surrey church is taking the gospel to the racetrack
Joy @ Kempton Park: How a Surrey church is taking the gospel to the racetrack

'Be bold, stop faffing about and crack on for Jesus. That's my message to the global church.'