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Yvette Cooper replacing Nelson says it all
Parliament’s portraits should say something more than just “Yvette Cooper woz ‘ere, 2025.”
New Syrian regime keeping promises to respect Christians - so far
When the government of Bashar al-Assad fell in December last year, many Christians were concerned that the new regime, dominated as it is by al-Qaeda offshoot HTS, could spell trouble for Syria’s religious minorities. Two months in however, the signs are generally positive.
Will our children still say, 'It's a free country'?
This is not just about Keir Starmer’s Britain; this has been going on for a long time now and the Tories did nothing to stop the rot.
Kate Forbes backs single sex spaces for women
The Deputy First Minister of Scotland, Kate Forbes MSP, has said that she is “unequivocally” in favour of single-sex spaces as “a critical part of how we protect women”.
Pope's condition improves, remains critical
Pope Francis remains in a critical condition in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, despite a “slight improvement” in his overall health.
USAID and the Church
They say that the best disinfectant is light. In that case, the American government seems to be going through a deep cleansing, and the revelations about USAID and government spending have certainly been enlightening!
Moldova appeals to clergy for solidarity on Ukraine
“Do not remain silent. Tell the world the truth. The aggression is not just a fight for territory, it is the destruction of shrines.”
Former Archbishop of Canterbury and other clergy facing disciplinary action over John Smyth abuse
Former Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey, retired Bishop of Durham, Paul Butler, and former Rector of All Souls, Langham Place, Hugh Palmer, are among the clergy facing disciplinary action.
Equality law change risks religious liberty in Northern Ireland
The Christian Institute (CI) has warned that attempts to unify decades of equality legislation in Northern Ireland may have unforeseen consequences for religious liberty in the province.
Pastor charged with violating abortion buffer zone thankful for support
A retired pastor has thanked his worldwide supporters for standing by him as he faces prosecution for preaching in an abortion buffer zone.
A theatrical triumph bringing the life of Jesus to thousands
A large-scale theatrical production depicting the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ is taking the United States by storm
Cathedrals face financial strain as government imposes VAT cap on repairs
Cathedrals have raised concerns about the introduction of a new cap on the amount of VAT that they and other listed places of worship can claim.
Church body condemns Hamas display of human remains amid ongoing Gaza conflict
"Such actions are a grave violation of human dignity."
Christian in Pakistan jailed for 17 months wins bail
Now 18, Akash Karamat was accused of blasphemy in three cases.
The life of faith
Sunday's Gospel reading in the Anglican Book of Common Prayer describes the kind of person every professing Christian should aspire to be.
Christian convert's desperate immigrant journey to escape Iran
For Artemis Ghasemzadeh, a 27-year-old Iranian woman, embracing Christianity was both a spiritual awakening and a life-threatening choice.