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Prince Philip dead at 99

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has died at the age of 99, Buckingham Palace has announced on Friday 9 April.

Archbishop says strict closure of churches at start of pandemic was a 'mistake'
Archbishop says strict closure of churches at start of pandemic was a 'mistake'

The Archbishop of Canterbury has admitted to being "too risk-averse" at the start of the pandemic.

Justin Welby and Vincent Nichols condemn cuts to international aid
Justin Welby and Vincent Nichols condemn cuts to international aid

The Archbishop of Canterbury and head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales have urged the Government to re-think cuts to international aid.

Beth Moore asks for forgiveness for elevating complementarianism
Beth Moore asks for forgiveness for elevating complementarianism

Beth Moore has asked Christians for forgiveness if she was "complicit" in making complementarianism a litmus test for faith.

Hans Küng dies aged 93
Hans Küng dies aged 93

Hans Küng, a controversial Swiss Catholic theologian, professor and priest, who was once censured by the late Pope John Paul II, has died at age 93.

Voddie Baucham faces 'long' recovery after undergoing quadruple heart bypass
Voddie Baucham faces 'long' recovery after undergoing quadruple heart bypass

Southern Baptist apologist Voddie Baucham is facing a "long road of recovery ahead" after undergoing a quadruple heart bypass on Monday.

Jesus House pastor 'disturbed' by Starmer apology
Jesus House pastor 'disturbed' by Starmer apology

The pastor of the London church that Sir Keir Starmer apologised for visiting says he is "disturbed" by the Labour leader's comments.

Justin Bieber prays over his fans in new gospel EP
Justin Bieber prays over his fans in new gospel EP

The committed Christian has just released his first ever gospel EP.

Lessons in hope from the Emmaus Road
Lessons in hope from the Emmaus Road

Jesus' crestfallen followers changed dramatically when they encountered Him unexpectedly on the road to Emmaus. The same can happen to us today.

Christian Labour MP Stephen Timms defends Jesus House over LGBT backlash
Christian Labour MP Stephen Timms defends Jesus House over LGBT backlash

Labour MP Stephen Timms has praised the "extraordinary work" of Jesus House after Sir Keir Starmer apologised over a visit to the church last week.

No 10 stands by Prime Minister's Jesus House visit after Starmer apology
No 10 stands by Prime Minister's Jesus House visit after Starmer apology

No 10 said Boris Johnson's visit to the Church was "incredibly important".

Sir Keir Starmer criticised over apology for visiting Jesus House
Sir Keir Starmer criticised over apology for visiting Jesus House

Sir Keir Starmer has been criticised after he apologised for visiting Jesus House because it has a traditional view of sexuality.

Government's race report contradicts 'lived experiences' of racism - black Church leaders
Government's race report contradicts 'lived experiences' of racism - black Church leaders

Black Church leaders have expressed their disappointment over a Government report into racism in Britain today.

Shift to online services is helping to reach those outside the Church - report
Shift to online services is helping to reach those outside the Church - report

A major new report on the impact of the pandemic on Scottish churches has found doors opening to those who previously did not attend.

Ancient coin found in Jerusalem's Old City may have been used to pay Temple tax
Ancient coin found in Jerusalem's Old City may have been used to pay Temple tax

Archeologists in Jerusalem's Old City have discovered a box containing artifacts including a rare silver "Tyre Coin," which, they believe, might have been used by pilgrims to pay the Temple tax during the reign of King Herod.

Church was right to be strict in coronavirus response, says Archbishop of York
Church was right to be strict in coronavirus response, says Archbishop of York

The Archbishop of York has defended the Church of England's response to the first national lockdown last year and the order to churches to close.