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New manifesto seeks to mobilise black Church

Staff writer Mon 22 May 2023 6:06 BST

A new manifesto has been launched seeking to mobilise black Christians across a range of issues, from racial injustice, to Brexit, climate change and the NHS.

King Charles 'inspired' by Christian care for the poor and refugees

Staff writer | Mon 22 May 2023 6:03 BST

King Charles has written of his admiration for the support being provided by Christians to poor people, refugees and asylum seekers in a letter to the Church of Scotland.
Man admits to planning terror attack on Christian preacher

Staff writer | Sat 20 May 2023 6:15 BST

A man has admitted to plotting to kill a Christian preacher in a terror attack at Speakers' Corner in London's Hyde Park.
'Forever grateful': Tributes pour in for Tim Keller after death at 72

Jennifer Lee | Sat 20 May 2023 4:18 BST

Christian leaders have been expressing their gratitude for the legacy of pastor and preacher Tim Keller after his death from pancreatic cancer aged 72.
Disability campaigner continues fight against discriminatory abortion laws

Chris Ward | Fri 19 May 2023 6:51 BST

A woman with Down's syndrome is taking her landmark case against the UK's disability abortion laws to the European Court of Human Rights.
UK is one of the least religious countries in the world - study

Staff writer | Fri 19 May 2023 6:22 BST

The UK has some of the lowest levels of religiosity and belief in God in the world, according to a global study spanning dozens of countries.
Nadine Dorries says she was 'ignored' when she told CofE about sexual abuse

Staff writer | Thu 18 May 2023 6:41 BST

Tory MP Nadine Dorries has claimed that her disclosures of sexual abuse were met with "silence" from the Church of England.
Churches lose say in Highlands education policy

Chris Ward | Thu 18 May 2023 6:35 BST

Churches have lost the right to vote on education policy at Highland Council in Scotland.
Faith leaders urge Scottish Parliament not to legalise assisted suicide

Staff writer | Thu 18 May 2023 6:14 BST

The Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly, the Vice-President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Scotland, and the Imam of Dundee Central Mosque are visiting the Scottish Parliament on Thursday to urge MSPs to reject proposals to legalise assisted suicide.
Christian Aid food warehouse struck by Russian missiles

Rebecca Marlow | Wed 17 May 2023 7:52 BST

A Christian Aid food warehouse was one of the buildings hit when Russian missiles struck the hometown of Ukraine's Eurovision entrant on Saturday.
Archbishop of Canterbury responds to Mike Pilavachi investigation

Staff writer | Wed 17 May 2023 6:59 BST

The Archbishop of Canterbury has called the investigation into Mike Pilavachi "profoundly painful" and said that he is praying for all affected.
Rick Warren appointed first chancellor of Spurgeon's College

Rebecca Marlow | Tue 16 May 2023 10:48 BST

Purpose Driven Life author Rick Warren has been installed as the first-ever chancellor of Spurgeon's College in London.
Religion on TV facing major threat

Peter Crumpler | Mon 15 May 2023 6:41 BST

Just days after millions of people around the world watched the Coronation of King Charles III from Westminster Abbey, the future place of religious programming on UK TV channels is under threat.