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Switch to online church hasn't persuaded people to abandon in-person services
Switch to online church hasn't persuaded people to abandon in-person services

Most Catholics in the UK turned to online church during Covid-19, but very few want to make the switch permanent, a study has found.

Oxford college dean cleared of wrongdoing after investigation
Oxford college dean cleared of wrongdoing after investigation

The Very Rev Professor Martyn Percy, dean of Christ Church college and its cathedral, had been accused of failing to fulfil his safeguarding responsibilities.

No change to guidance on church services as Government restricts social gatherings
No change to guidance on church services as Government restricts social gatherings

Tough new measures are being introduced by the Government in an effort to limit a second wave of coronavirus but for now at least, they will not affect church services.

Most evangelicals disagree with the concept of gender fluidity - study
Most evangelicals disagree with the concept of gender fluidity - study

Most evangelicals do not support the increasingly popular view that gender identity can be chosen, according to a major study by Ligonier Ministries.

Police warn pastor over Facebook post welcoming cancellation of Pride event
Police warn pastor over Facebook post welcoming cancellation of Pride event

A Cornwall pastor has been warned by police that he could be breaking the law after he wrote on Facebook that he was glad the local gay Pride event had been cancelled.

Pure Flix co-founder David AR White announces split from wife
Pure Flix co-founder David AR White announces split from wife

The veteran Christian actor, who starred in God's Not Dead, has parted ways with his wife of 16 years.

Diocese of Salisbury raises £78,000 for Sudan and South Sudan amid threat of famine
Diocese of Salisbury raises £78,000 for Sudan and South Sudan amid threat of famine

With millions in need in Sudan and South Sudan, the Diocese of Salisbury is sending over £78,000 to help the efforts of Anglicans on the ground in the two countries.

One in five cohabiting mums say relationship with partner worsened during lockdown
One in five cohabiting mums say relationship with partner worsened during lockdown

Cohabiting mothers were three times as likely as other respondents to report that their relationship got worse during lockdown, according to a major new study.

Asia Bibi pleads with Pakistani government to help kidnapped Christian girls
Asia Bibi pleads with Pakistani government to help kidnapped Christian girls

The Pakistani Government is being urged to help Christian girls abducted, raped and forced to marry their captors.

Megachurch pastor steps back from ministry over sin of pride
Megachurch pastor steps back from ministry over sin of pride

Dallas Pastor Todd Wagner has announced he's taking a break from ministry to deal with the sin of pride.

North Korea is in the grip of 'Covid epidemic, economic meltdown and famine'

There are "multiple causes", including "catastrophic flooding" and international sanctions, says Open Doors.

Christian author Jen Hatmaker files for divorce from husband of nearly 30 years
Christian author Jen Hatmaker files for divorce from husband of nearly 30 years

Christian author Jen Hatmaker has filed for divorce from her husband Brandon after nearly 30 years of marriage.

Changing rules on weddings will 'trivialise' marriage bond - Christian Institute
Changing rules on weddings will 'trivialise' marriage bond - Christian Institute

The Christian Institute said calls to relax the rules on where people can get married will lead to "trivial wedding ceremonies".

Tributes paid to MAF founder Stuart King
Tributes paid to MAF founder Stuart King

King died at the age of 98 on the 75th anniversary of the charity he founded, the Mission Aviation Fellowship.

Church leaders pray for peace in Birmingham after fatal stabbings
Church leaders pray for peace in Birmingham after fatal stabbings

Church leaders in Birmingham are praying for peace after a spate of stabbings across the city at the weekend left one dead.

School toolkit encourages pupils to talk about intimate sexual acts
School toolkit encourages pupils to talk about intimate sexual acts

Pupils are encouraged to talk about intimate sexual acts in a game featured in a toolkit for schools.