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Sudan is a 'forgotten conflict with no winners', say Churches
Sudan is a 'forgotten conflict with no winners', say Churches

The Church of England and Catholic Church have issued a joint statement lamenting the ongoing conflict in Sudan and calling for action from the international community to restore peace.

Slaughter of Christians continues in central Nigeria
Slaughter of Christians continues in central Nigeria

Fulani herdsmen on Sunday killed two Christians in one area of Benue state after killing five Christians the previous day in another area, sources said.

The Catholic Church wants to have a say on the future of AI
The Catholic Church wants to have a say on the future of AI

In office buildings in Silicon Valley, at closed-door meetings in Rome and in private audiences with Pope Francis at the Vatican, programmers pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence are mining the church's insight on what makes human beings tick.

Archbishop of York praises church magazines
Archbishop of York praises church magazines

"Even in a digital world, paper-based communications can help build bridges for local churches."

Former Aussie PM pens memoir of faith
Former Aussie PM pens memoir of faith

"People used to accuse me of peddling my faith, which I found outrageous by the way. If I was peddling my faith, you would have known. Based on what you've now read, I kept all of that within."

Bishop stabbed in Sydney church returns to pulpit
Bishop stabbed in Sydney church returns to pulpit

An Assyrian bishop stabbed while preaching a sermon at a church in Wakeley, Australia, earlier this month says he has suffered visual impairment in one of his eyes due to the incident.

Russell Brand calls baptism 'incredible, profound experience'
Russell Brand calls baptism 'incredible, profound experience'

Actor Russell Brand says he feels "blessed" after being baptised on Sunday.

Mandisa laid to rest
Mandisa laid to rest

Christian singer Mandisa was laid to rest on Saturday after her untimely death last week at the age of 47.

MPs urged to resist legalisation of assisted suicide
MPs urged to resist legalisation of assisted suicide

Christians are joining protests outside Parliament as MPs debate proposals to change the law on assisted suicide.

Russell Brand announces baptism
Russell Brand announces baptism

The actor and comedian planned to be baptized on Sunday.

Candace Owens converts to Catholicism
Candace Owens converts to Catholicism

A prominent conservative political commentator has announced that she has joined the Catholic Church, vowing to provide more details about what led to her conversion in the future.

Over 10 million lives lost after 56 years of the Abortion Act
Over 10 million lives lost after 56 years of the Abortion Act

An estimated 10,372,100 lives have been lost since the Abortion Act came into effect on this day in 1968.

Rico Tice leaves Church of England over same-sex blessings
Rico Tice leaves Church of England over same-sex blessings

Respected evangelist Rico Tice has left the Church of England over its decision to introduce blessings for same-sex couples.

Safety of abbeys and monasteries is attracting solo female travellers
Safety of abbeys and monasteries is attracting solo female travellers

"Many women are surprised but delighted to discover they are able to stay in monasteries and convents both here in the UK and in many countries across Europe,"

Court in Pakistan orders change in legal marriage age
Court in Pakistan orders change in legal marriage age

Different minimums for males and females ruled discriminatory.

The rise of the US evangelical right
The rise of the US evangelical right

Whatever one thinks about that – and opinions sharply differ – it is a political and cultural phenomenon of great importance. But what is its history? How has the US 'evangelical right' emerged as such a political force? And why is it so supportive of Donald Trump and MAGA?