A canal boat that has remained moored for almost a year is set to set sail again, after a local church in Edinburgh officially took ownership of the vessel. Polwarth Parish Church now owns the 60-foot...
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has urged the government to issue a formal apology for the UK’s historic forced adoption scandal, highlighting the suffering endured by thousands of unmarried wome...
Religious studies is still one of themost popular subjects among school pupils, according to the latest figures from the Religious Education Council (REC) and the National Association of Teachers of R...
A former church treasurer has been sentenced to four years in prison for defrauding a Buckinghamshire parish and a local educational trust of more than £285,000. Terence Capstick, aged 75 admitted t...
Canterbury Cathedral was evacuated on Monday evening after a fire alarm was accidentally triggered, by pigeons. Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded promptly to the automatic alarm, dispatching five...
A Christian charity has begun legal action calling for civil servants to be banned from wearing rainbow lanyards, declaring pronouns, or representing their departments at Pride events. The Newcastle-b...
A new illustrated children’s book, Heroes of Hope, is shining a spotlight on black and brown Christian role models, offering young readers a more inclusive view of Church history. Co-authored by Aly...
The Diocese of Coventry has been accused of ‘un-Christian’ behaviour after calling for the felling of a 250 year old sycamore tree in the Cotswolds. The tree, which has four trunks, is growing on ...
Sunderland AFC’s winning return to the Premier League came with some spiritual backing, after the club’s chaplain blessed the Stadium of Light pitch before kick-off. Ahead of the Black Cats’ 3�...
Two Church of England priests are calling for a safeguarding certificate to become a prerequisite for anyone serving in ministry. Rev Graham Lewis, a retired minister in Chelmsford diocese, and the Re...
Westminster Cathedral, the UK’s largest Catholic church, is facing scrutiny following reports of drug dealing both outside and inside its historic walls, even during Mass. Worshippers have describe...
At a time when young people are asking big questions about life, faith and purpose, religious studies has remained one of the most stable A-level subjects this year. While other humanities saw bigger ...
A new YouGov poll has shown that 37 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds now believe in a God. That's up by from 16 per cent in August 2021. The survey doesn’t disclose a breakdown of religions, so do...
Hundreds of colourful handknitted and crocheted blankets made by members of the Church of Scotland are being exhibited in venues in Glasgow. Described as 'symbols of love' the pieces are an ...
The appointment of the new Archbishop of Wales suggests the church has moved on from concern over women in leadership, according to a member of the Church of England’s General Synod. Most Rev Cher...
Exeter Cathedral has hosted a Women’s Rugby World Cup Opening Ceremony for the French and Italian teams. The two teams will be based in Exeter for the month-long tournament, which begins on 22 Augu...
Some Anglican conservatives say the appointment of an openly gay Archbishop of Wales will lead directly to people leaving the Church. Most Rev Cherry Vann is in a same-sex relationship and is the firs...
A new pilgrimage route to Lundy Island has been launched by bishops in Devon. The Lee Abbey to Lundy Way starts at St Mary’s church in Lynton and ends at St Helen’s church on Lundy Island. The Bis...
A Glasgow clergyman has been found guilty of rape and child abuse. 51 year old Rev James Haram, of Dumbarton, was convicted of 19 charges of physical and sexual abuse against a woman and several chil...
The former archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has joined 75 academics, faith leaders and public figures in signing an open letter coordinated by Theos, a Christian think tank, warning that theolo...
