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Church leaders call for end to disorder
Church leaders from across different denominations and traditions have issued a joint statement calling on churches and communities to work together to end racism, division and disorder after days of rioting.
What makes Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' a timeless masterpiece?
Imagine how groundbreaking it would have been when first viewed by Christian believers who had never before witnessed images of the people, places, or scenes described in the Bible.
5 Christian reactions to Kamala Harris' Vice-President pick Tim Walz
The Kamala Harris campaign announced Tuesday morning that she has selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her vice presidential running mate.
Authorities in Indonesia foil plan to bomb churches
Authorities in Indonesia last week arrested a 19-year-old member of an Islamic extremist group and his parents, foiling a plan to suicide bomb two church sites, officials said.
Keswick Convention distances itself from pro-life organisation's outreach
The organisers of the Keswick Convention have questioned the approach of a pro-life ministry that puts on educational displays about abortion in towns and cities across the UK.
Future of historic cathedral residence safeguarded with National Lottery funding
The centuries-old Vicars' Close, in Wells, Somerset, has received £4.4m from the National Lottery Heritage Fund which will go towards urgent repairs.
China sentences Christian elder to 5 years in prison
A court in Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou Province in China, has sentenced Elder Zhang Chunlei of a house church to five years in prison for "subversion of state power" and "fraud." The sentencing occurred in a closely regulated proceeding that limited public attendance, according to a report.
Bishops condemn riots and violence towards migrants
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales has condemned far-right fuelled anti-immigration riots continuing across parts of the UK.
Church leaders speak out against riots across UK
Gavin Calver, CEO of the UK Evangelical Alliance, said he was "praying fervently for peace in our communities".
Brazilian athletes challenge IOC's ban on Christian symbols
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has implemented a controversial ban on Christian symbols at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, despite the opening ceremony featuring a parody of Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper.
Evangelical church commissions church leaders for service in orthodox congregations
An evangelical church has held a commissioning service for seven men who will provide leadership in congregations at odds with the Church of England's plans to introduce same-sex blessings.
Church and faith leaders issue urgent call for peace after riots
The Archbishop of Canterbury said that using Christian symbolism or the name of God to justify violence was "offensive to everything Christ stands for".
Christians have higher life satisfaction - poll
UK Christians are happier with their lives than those without any faith, a new poll has found.
Who wrote the Epistle of James and why is he important?
The Epistle of James is often overlooked, but it was written by one of the most important people in the New Testament. This is the story ...
Northern Ireland: first prosecution for prayer inside abortion clinic buffer zone
A Roman Catholic woman is being prosecuted in Northern Ireland for praying inside an abortion clinic buffer zone.
The slow fade of denominational publishing
Shrinking churches means the market for Christian print resources diminishes, too.