Bishops who represent the Church of England in the House of Lords are facing criticism, after failing to attend a debate on faith school admissions policies. Peers were discussing a UN call for a ban ...
Churches across Europe are looking at how to best support communities struggling in extreme temperatures. The UN weather agency claims temperatures in parts of Spain and Italy this week may break the ...
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales has welcomed the Court of Appeal's decision to reduce the sentence of a woman who was imprisoned for illegally obtaining abortion tablets....
Following the dramatization of a gruesome murder, at the hands of a deputy churchwarden, the Diocese of Oxford has issued a statement clarifying key misconceptions and asking for prayers. The story of...
Christian churches and charities say the government’s Illegal Migration Bill is ‘senselessly cruel’ and will have a ‘devastating impact’ on lives. Almost 300 civil societ...
Italian Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, tasked by Pope Francis to help bring peace to Ukraine, was heading to Washington on Monday to meet U.S. officials as a follow up to his talks in Kyiv and Moscow, the Vat...
An Anglican priest on the island of Tenerife made the tough decision that her church service would go ahead, despite record temperatures and a forest fire which threatened her own home. Rev ...
A Christian Conservative councillor has been dropped by six companies after tweeting that Pride is a sin. Cllr King Lawal, who has been a councillor at Northamptonshire Unitary Council for two years, ...
Few worship leaders avoid choosing Hillsong and Bethel songs despite controversies. A new study suggests that only a few worship leaders in the US and Canada avoid selecting songs from Hillsong and Be...
The founder of the New Frontiers church network, Terry Virgo, has apologised after his message of support on Soul Survivor Mike Pilavachi’s resignation post sparked criticism on social media. Ea...
A church leader in Salford has come under fire after riding on the back of a dirt bike whilst scattering holy oil at a funeral for a young person killed on an e-bike. Mourners gathered to pay their re...
The Bishop of Durham, Rt Rev Paul Butler, has announced he plans to retire in February 2024. The 67-year old, who was formerly bishop of Southwell and Nottingham, took over the high-profile position i...
The Archbishop of Canterbury has repeated his plea to the UK government, urging them to rethink the controversial Illegal Migration Bill and accusing leaders of using immigration policy as a ‘we...
Popular singer and songwriter Matt Redman has disclosed details of his time at Soul Survivor Watford as its founder, Mike Pilavachi, is being investigated for safeguarding concerns. In a post on his s...
Meg Munn, the acting chair of the Church of England’s Independent Safeguarding Board (ISB), has resigned from all her safeguarding responsibilities within the Church. The former MP has st...
A number of priests have been arrested as they “sound the alarm” on climate change at protests across London. A retired priest was taken into police custody three times last week after tak...
The Church of England has been criticised for teaching pupils about white privilege in anti-racism guidance issued to educators. Resources produced by the Diocese of Coventry to teach about racis...
Bishop Rob Wickham has taken up his role as chief executive of Church Urban Fund, having served as Bishop of Edmonton in the diocese of London since 2015. He joins the charity - set up to support depr...
A new dean has been installed at Christ Church, Oxford, following years of uncertainty. Rev Canon Professor Sarah Foot was installed on 8th July, and is the first woman to be chosen for the role. Howe...
A church in Worthing has had the words “fake Christians” graffitied outside its building, after displaying flags in support of Pride Month. The incident is thought to be the second time va...
