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Scotland's Christians feel excluded, survey finds

Staff writer Wed 24 Jul 2024 12:31 BST

A recent poll of Christians in Scotland has identified a "palpable feeling of exclusion" from public life.

Archaeologists find evidence of red dye mentioned 25 times in Bible

David Goodwin | Wed 24 Jul 2024 9:02 BST

Fresh colour has been added to the black-and-white text of the Scriptures thanks to the combined efforts of researchers working together on an extensive project to identify dyes in archaeological textiles.
Church of England's new schools guidance is 'extremely concerning'

Staff writer | Tue 23 Jul 2024 13:13 BST

The Church of England's draft guidance on bullying has been criticised over its use of terminology on gender and sexuality.
Legalising assisted suicide would tell terminally ill and disabled 'their lives are worth less than others'

Staff writer | Tue 23 Jul 2024 12:52 BST

An assisted suicide bill to be debated in Parliament this week will send a "dog whistle message" to the terminally ill and other vulnerable people "that their lives are worth less than others", a coalition of organisations has warned.
Church Army commissions seven new evangelists

Staff writer | Tue 23 Jul 2024 12:01 BST

Seven new evangelists have been commissioned by Church Army to share the Gospel across the UK and Ireland.
Britain's pilgrimage routes retain their popularity

David Goodwin | Tue 16 Jul 2024 9:58 BST

To many, they might seem a historical curiosity more at home in the pages of classic literature like Chaucer's Canterbury Tales but, according to travel experts, pilgrimages are far from a thing of the past in the UK. Instead, new pilgrims are discovering the age-old attractions of the pilgrim trails to Canterbury and Holywell every day, and experiencing Britain in a whole new way.
Prayers and appeals for peace after Trump assassination attempt

Staff writer | Sun 14 Jul 2024 7:59 BST

Prayers are being said after an attempt on the life of Donald Trump at a rally on Saturday that left the former US president injured and a spectator dead.
Former CofE vicar charged with historic abuse

Duncan Williams | Fri 12 Jul 2024 8:37 BST

Jonathan Fletcher, an 81-year-old former vicar of Emmanuel Church Wimbledon, has been charged with eight counts of indecent assault and one count of grievous bodily harm with intent.
Abortion-up-to-birth advocate's ministerial appointment alarms pro-lifers

Staff writer | Thu 11 Jul 2024 12:40 BST

Johnson, MP for Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham, has previously tried to legalise abortion on demand up to birth.
Church and charity leaders call for end to two-child limit

Staff writer | Thu 11 Jul 2024 11:44 BST

The two-child limit on benefits is leaving families in "acute hardship", Christian leaders have said.
Evangelicals disappointed by Synod vote on same-sex blessings

Staff writer | Tue 9 Jul 2024 15:44 BST

The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) has expressed its "deep disappointment" at the General Synod's vote to continue the process towards introducing standalone services of blessing for same-sex couples.
Church leaders write to Keir Starmer about fears of conversion therapy ban

Staff writer | Tue 9 Jul 2024 8:15 BST

Church leaders have written to Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressing concerns about the implications of a ban on so-called conversion therapy for traditional churches and ordinary Christian practice.
Church of England continues on path towards same-sex blessings

Staff writer | Mon 8 Jul 2024 20:02 BST

The Church of England's parliamentary body today agreed to continue moving forward with plans to introduce standalone services of blessing for same-sex couples.