LGBT+ Christians in the Church of England have “cautiously welcomed” the denomination’s latest decision to allow clergy to bless same-sex couples in long-committed relationships. Whi...
The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) has described the latest decision to allow blessings for couples in same-sex relationships as “a lose-lose position for everyone in the Church of...
US theologian Timothy Keller has responded to criticism over the decision to name a new apologetics venture after him, with some arguing that it buys into Christian “celebrity culture”.&nb...
A disqualified drink-driver who drove into another car, killing church volunteer Louis Dube, has been jailed for eleven years and four months. Ryan McElroy, 35, was three times over the limit an...
A Church of Scotland school matron who died in Auschwitz after refusing to abandon Jewish girls in her care will be honoured with a stone memorial in Edinburgh. Miss Haining trained as a Church of Sco...
Christian humanitarian aid organisation, Samaritan's Purse, says it is sending out over 10.5-million shoebox gifts worldwide that were collected by partnering countries over Christmas. Through a p...
A Catholic priest was charged for by police “intimidating” visitors to an abortion clinic by standing nearby with a placard stating 'Praying for free speech'. Father Sean Goug...
King Charles III will host his first ever Maundy service at York Minster. Joined by The Queen Consort, the King will meet 74 men and 74 women to thank them for their service, both to Christi...
An LGBT flag appearance during the Church of England’s General Synod has prompted an apology from the Archbishop of Canterbury. As the Living in Love and Faith discussion draw to an end, a rainb...
Clergy in the Church of England will be able to host services of blessing and thanksgiving for couples in same-sex relationships, but not marry them. Under new plans, approved by the church’s le...
UPDATE: Plans for same-sex blessings have now passed at the Church of England's General Synod. More here. The Church of England’s historical debate on blessing couples in same-sex uni...
A Syrian-British priest has been speaking of the devastating impact of Monday's earthquake on his wider family. Revd Nadim Nassar tells Premier that his relatives in Syria are living "in horr...
Sandi Toksvig has said she “never wanted” to speak out against the Church of England (CofE) but she “could not sit by” and let the LGBT+ community be “hurt”. Same-s...
The Church of England is setting up a commission to consider whether to stop referring to God as “He” in prayers, after some priests asked to be allowed to use gender-neutral terms instead...
Christian pro-surfer refuses to compete under new transgender policy Professional surfer Bethany Hamilton has spoken out against the World Surfing League's (WSL) new rules which allow transge...
A petition launched against a drag queen storytime event at the Tate has received nearly 10,000 signatures in a day. Catholic commentator Caroline Farrow has petitioned for the Tate to stop “pro...
For the first time in nearly a quarter of a century, a minister from a congregation in the Republic of Ireland will become Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI). Rev Dr Sam Mawhinney, ...
Former Second Church Estates Commissioner Sir Tony Baldry and Labour MP Ben Bradshaw, have shared their views on the possible ways Parliament could intervene to require the Church of En...
Churches are stepping in to provide shelter and supplies after two huge earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria, leaving thousands dead. The death toll has passed 5,000 and is expected to rise...
The Church of England has acquired a 3.6 per cent stake in Charity Bank, after making an equity investment of over £1 million via its social impact arm. The £1.1million investmen...
