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Small group participation has fallen during the pandemic
US churchgoers are less likely to be involved in a small group now than before the pandemic, new data from Lifeway Research has shown.
Religious minorities blamed for spread of Covid-19 - report
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has warned that some countries have used Covid-19 restrictions to discriminate against religious minorities or blame them for the spread of the virus.
Religious persecution in China intensified during the pandemic - report
Police summoning and questioned pastors, and ordered churches to fly the Chinese flag and sing patriotic songs in services, among other forms of harassment.
Former Archbishop's aide faces questions over church property sale
The Charity Commission is looking into complaints over the handling of a church property sale and claims that the proceeds have disappeared, The Telegraph reports.
Prison chaplain was 'conned' into thinking London Bridge terror attacker felt remorse
A prison chaplain giving evidence on the Fishmongers' Hall terrorist attack near London Bridge says the attacker had appeared to show remorse.
Churches must engage in 'difficult conversation' about racial and ethnic injustice - report
Churches "must confront issues of racial injustice head on" with research, reflection and reparation, says a report by a new ecumenical body established in the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests and George Floyd's death.
Welby 'horrified' by use of non-disclosure agreements in racism cases
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he is "totally against" the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
Church of England chastised over 'decades of inaction' on racism
The Church of England is paying the price of 35 years of inaction on racism, with a failure to act now potentially being a "last straw" for many black and minority ethnic people, a major new report warns.
The Sri Lanka bombings two years on
Two years ago on 21 April, Christians in Sri Lanka were celebrating Easter Sunday when the country was rocked by some of the deadliest attacks on Christian targets in years.
Church leaders welcome George Floyd verdict
The guilty verdict against police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd sends an "unmistakable message" that no one should be "slaughtered on a public sidewalk", Bishop TD Jakes has said.
Half the world's population lives in persecution hotspots - report
Close to four billion people are living in countries where the most intense violations of religious freedom are occurring, a new report warns.
RE bodies lay the ground for teaching of non-religious worldviews
RE charities have received a £150,000 grant to create a toolkit for schools to teach religious and non-religious worldviews side-by-side.
Schools will be investigated if they do not provide collective worship - Government
Schools minister Nick Gibb has said that schools will be "investigated" if they fail to meet their obligations on providing collective worship.
62-year-old Christian executed
A Christian abducted by the Islamic State last November has been executed.
After the Myanmar coup, Christians are 'hiding in the forest for safety'
Christians faced serious persecution in Myanmar and many fear they could be targeted during the current conflict.
Worshipping in all of life
When challenges come, is our instinct to panic, to despair, to try to find somewhere safe to run to? Or do we, like David, entrust ourselves to the reigning, righteous God, who is our refuge?