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Lichfield Cathedral stone gifted to ancient Essex chapel in symbol of shared faith and heritage
7+ hour, 31+ min ago (542+ words) Two Church leaders from the Diocese of Chelmsford have received the gift of a stone from one of the spires of Lichfield Cathedral as a "lasting symbol of faith and shared heritage"." The Bishop of Chelmsford, Guli Francis-Dehqani, and the…...
When politics disappoints, where do we turn?
7+ hour, 48+ min ago (752+ words) An election takes place. A new leader emerges. Promises are made. Expectations rise. Supporters celebrate. Critics complain. Commentators speculate. And for a brief moment, it appears that a new chapter has begun. That is not cynicism. It is simply history....
Christian teacher Enoch Burke released from prison after High Court order
9+ hour, 17+ min ago (372+ words) Burke, an evangelical Christian and former teacher at Wilson's Hospital School in County Westmeath, has spent around 700 days in prison after repeatedly refusing to comply with court orders directing him to stay away from the school." He was suspended in…...
Evangelicals announce month of prayer as Church of England debates same-sex relationships
9+ hour, 35+ min ago (495+ words) The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) has called for July to be a month of prayer for the spiritual health of the nation and the Church of England the thorny subject of same-sex relationships returns to its General Synod....
Archbishop of York calls for better representation of faith in the media amid concerns over religious illiteracy
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (798+ words) Delivering the keynote address at the Religion Media Festival on Monday, Archbishop Stephen Cottrell argued that religion should not be treated as a niche subject but recognised as an essential part of public life. Focusing on the theme "Protecting the…...
Conversion therapy ban 'opens the door to the persecution of parents and pastors"
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (538+ words) Christian Concern has warned that Labour's plan to ban conversion therapy "opens the door to the persecution of parents and pastors". The government has said it intends to press on with plans to ban "abusive" therapeutic practices. Critics have pointed…...
BBC announces major four-part series exploring Jesus's life and world
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (488+ words) Airing on BBC Television and BBC i Player in 2027, the landmark production will explore the historical world in which Jesus lived, drawing on the Gospel accounts alongside the latest archaeological discoveries, academic research and technological advances. The series has been…...
Some families have had to remove their own dead from rubble in Venezuela, says church leader
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (632+ words) Church sources in Venezuela believe that a quarter of a million people may have been left homeless as a result of the devastating earthquakes which hit the country on 24 June. Initial reports put the death toll in the hundreds, but…...
Salvation Army praised for aid efforts in deadly Bedford train crash
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (457+ words) Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, has praised The Salvation Army for the assistance it provided to emergency services following a deadly train crash near Bedford on 19 June. Two trains collided on the Midlands Main Line, resulting in the death of one…...
Why C of E bishops won't oppose the Conversion Practices Bill
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (599+ words) The Bishop of Manchester, David Walker, a prominent supporter of the LGBT agenda in Parliament, fired a warning shot across the bows of any fellow bishop feeling lukewarm about the draft Bill, which the government published on June 25. In rather…...