Christian group slams BMA's 'highly irresponsible' call for adult-child sex reporting exemptions
The Christian Institute has hit out at the British Medical Association’s call to make doctors exempt from reporting ‘consensual’ adult-child sex.
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Church leaders call for peace after days of violent unrest in Ballymena
Ballymena churchman says "righteous" anger about an alleged sexual assault on a local girl cannot be a cover for racism.
Royal College of Pathologists opposes proposed assisted suicide law
The professional body had practical rather than ethical objections to the plans
Catholic schools lead in workforce and student diversity - survey
Catholic schools in England have emerged as the most ethnically diverse in the country, according to new figures released by the Catholic Education Service (CES).
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What does a welcoming church really look like?
Let our welcome be a doorway to salvation. Let’s be the kind of Church that welcomes like Christ.
Was the spending review really 'promising'?
Church of England bishops have described the spending review as “promising”.
NHS England bosses side with female nurses in trans changing rooms row
"Rose" offered to help educate the women about their attitudes.
Britain risks having most extreme abortion laws in Europe
Not for the first time, Parliament is out of step with the people
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Michael Tait confesses to cocaine use, inappropriate conduct with men
Michael Tait, the former lead singer of Christian rock band Newsboys and member of Grammy-winning group DC Talk, publicly confessed Tuesday to a history of "reckless and destructive behaviour," including drug and alcohol abuse and unwanted sexual conduct involving men.
Nigerian Bishop urges prayer for priest kidnapped by Islamists
Islamists have kidnapped 15 religious ministers this year already, and tragically two of them have been killed.
Pope urges Putin to make a gesture towards peace with Ukraine
The call centred on the current conflict with Ukraine.
Christians struggling in war-hit Lebanon
Six months after the ceasefire, conditions are still tough.
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Relief for Kristie Higgs as Supreme Court denies school's appeal in Facebook post case
The decision ends a years-long legal battle over religious free speech for the Christian teacher.
Archbishop of York apologises for Church abuse failures
Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York and acting head of the Church of England, has issued an apology to victims in historic church abuse cases, saying that they have been let down by the Church.
Poll shows little support for decriminalising abortion
Abortion is at least three times more common than most people think
The three symbols of the Holy Spirit in the Bible and what they mean
There are three common symbols of the Holy Spirit which are wind, fire, and the dove. This is the story …
John Lennox warns of dangers of AI in the wrong hands
Christian apologist and Oxford mathematician, John Lennox, has warned of the possible danger of AI technology being used to create a totalitarian society.
The ‘jolly vicar’ of Kuwait
A long way from his bishop in Nicosia or his archdeacon in Bahrain, Michael’s ministry was a lonely one.
Lord's Prayer is better known than Star Wars, research finds
Those concerned that popular culture is eclipsing the gospel of Christ, can rest somewhat easy, after it emerged that the Lord’s Prayer is marginally more well known than a greeting from the Star Wars universe.
Canterbury diocese outlines what it wants in next Archbishop of Canterbury
The job advert is live following Justin Welby's departure.
Over 1,000 doctors sign letter against assisted suicide
Over a thousand doctors have come out strongly against the assisted suicide bill being considered for England and Wales.
What was Whit Monday and why was it important?
The day after Pentecost Sunday is called Whit Monday and it played an important part in culture. This is the story …
Hundreds of church-led projects are transforming Bristol
Churches across Bristol are playing a significant and growing role in tackling social issues, with more than 420 active church-led projects supporting vulnerable residents, according to a new report.
Martyn Snow steps down as LLF lead bishop
The Lead Bishop for the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith process (LLF) has announced he is stepping down.
What is Pentecost Sunday and why do churches mark it?
Pentecost is often called the birthday of the Church but why is that? This is the story …
Babylon Bee sues Hawaii over anti-satire law
The satirical news website, Babylon Bee, is suing the state of Hawaii over a new law that could be used to censor online content, including satire and parody.
Tom Holland appointed Canon Historian at Salisbury Cathedral
Holland previously identified as an atheist.
UK debt crisis fuelling epidemic of loneliness, fear and social withdrawal, warns charity
A new report from Christians Against Poverty (CAP), No Time to Lose, has sounded the alarm on a hidden crisis in the UK - one where financial debt and poverty are trapping millions in a cycle of isolation, mental distress, and fear.