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Pastors can endorse political candidates without risking tax-exempt status, says IRS
The Internal Revenue Service agreed on Monday that pastors and other religious leaders can endorse political candidates to their congregation without threatening their tax-exempt status under a decades-old legislation called the Johnson Amendment.
'Recognise Week' honours youth and family leaders
A new digital initiative led by the Church of England’s Blackburn Diocese in Lancashire is shining a national spotlight on the unsung heroes working with children, young people, and families (CYPF) across local parishes.
Nationwide study reveals strong public support for preserving historic churches
A major new study by Historic England has revealed that communities across the country place significantly higher value on historic churches than on their modern counterparts—regardless of religious affiliation or church attendance.
EU takes aim at 'extremist' anti-LGBT Christians
The EU is becoming increasingly anti-Christian
Bibles burnt as Hindu extremists launch brutal assault on Indian church
A Christian congregation in central India has been left traumatised and fearing for their lives after a brutal assault by Hindu extremists on 8 June, during which Bibles were burnt, worshippers beaten, and a pastor left unconscious.
Jess Phillips addresses role of faith communities in preventing abuse
The APPG is working to promote effective safeguarding of the vulnerable from abuse.
Appeal for Colombian priest missing for three weeks
Father Carlos Saúl Jaimes Guerrero has been missing for three weeks.
Labour rejects calls to end parliamentary prayers
Our Christian heritage is "sort of important" says Labour figure
Chris Pratt says Jesus is essential to his life
Hollywood actor Chris Pratt continues to boldly affirm his Christian faith, most recently by naming Jesus as one of the top things he simply cannot live without.
Cathedrals Cycle Relay concludes in Bradford after 2,000 miles
The 2,000-mile journey connected more than 40 cathedrals across the UK.
Four ways to change how Christians are portrayed in the media
National denominations and big Christian organisations can do so much – but motivated local churches, seeking to win coverage on their doorsteps, could help transform how the Church is perceived across the country and beyond.
London resident threatens to sue council over trans display
The display was made in honour of the controversial Tavistock clinic
A pioneering bishop for the Anglican Mission in England
This is a story of courageous and faithful episcopal leadership spanning generations and continents.
Texas holds day of prayer in wake of devastating flash floods
A day of prayer was observed across Texas on Sunday as the state continues to respond to devastating flash floods that have killed dozens, including a number of children who were attending a Christian summer camp.
What was the Welsh Revival and why should you know about it?
The Welsh Revival of 1904 was anything but quiet, leading to the worldwide Pentecostal and charismatic movements. This is the story …
Church bombing in Syria is 'not sectarian conflict but persecution'
A deadly suicide bombing at a Damascus church on Sunday June 22 has reignited urgent calls for global recognition of the ongoing persecution of Syria’s religious minorities.