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World Council of Churches condemns Zambian pastor's arrest
World Council of Churches condemns Zambian pastor's arrest

The general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) has condemned the detention of a Zambian pastor for organising a meeting of pastors to discuss the country's economic crisis.

District of Columbia prosecutors open civil probe of Catholic archdiocese

At least 13 states and the District of Columbia are conducting civil or criminal investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct or cover-up in the Catholic Church

England's cathedrals continue to enjoy a strong turnout for Christmas services
England's cathedrals continue to enjoy a strong turnout for Christmas services

Attendance continues to swell at England's cathedrals over the Christmas period, according to the latest statistics from the Church of England.

London churches are the most 'visitor friendly', but Cumbria is best for 'other-worldly' charm
London churches are the most 'visitor friendly', but Cumbria is best for 'other-worldly' charm

London churches offer the best facilities for visitors in England but if it's history and atmosphere people are after, they should head north to Cumbria, according to the findings of a new survey.

Turkey's Protestants are 'stronger' after Brunson trial

According to Soner Tufan, a spokesman for the Association of Protestant Churches in Turkey, the community had emerged stronger from the trauma.

Looking for a Christian alternative to Halloween?
Looking for a Christian alternative to Halloween?

It's that time of year again - when there's a pumpkin at every turn and you can't walk into a supermarket without being met by a ghoulish array of costumes and decorations.

Author of The Message Bible dies at 85
Author of The Message Bible dies at 85

Eugene Peterson, the man who penned The Message Bible, has died at the age of 85.

LifeWay Research highlights the theology US evangelicals are getting wrong
LifeWay Research highlights the theology US evangelicals are getting wrong

In Ligonier's analysis of the data, it identifies aspects of specifically evangelical beliefs it regards as worrying.

CofE announces new Bishop of Ramsbury
CofE announces new Bishop of Ramsbury

Author of the highly acclaimed Parish – An Anglican theology of place, he is currently serving as team rector of St Mary, Oxted in Surrey.

Judge dismisses most counts in Paul Pressler lawsuit
Judge dismisses most counts in Paul Pressler lawsuit

A Texas judge has dismissed most of the counts against the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) and one of its elder statesmen, retired judge Paul Pressler.

Copts to be represented at the National Remembrance Service for the first time
Copts to be represented at the National Remembrance Service for the first time

This year's service marks a hundred years since the end of the First World War

World Council of Churches reiterates call for release of Syrian archbishops
World Council of Churches reiterates call for release of Syrian archbishops

It's been five years since Syriac Orthodox Archbishop Yohanna Ibrahim and Greek Orthodox Archbishop Paul Yazigi disappeared without a trace in Syria

Why we need a Day of Prayer for the Media
Why we need a Day of Prayer for the Media

'At its best, the media gives a voice to the voiceless, holds the powerful to account, and highlights unjust practices while entertaining us and keeping us informed.'

EXCLUSIVE: Evangelical bishops offer olive branch to GAFCON
EXCLUSIVE: Evangelical bishops offer olive branch to GAFCON

Evangelical bishops in the Church of England have offered a hand of friendship to GAFCON – the international Anglican grouping emerging as a potential future alternative to the Anglican Communion.

Churches offered funding for science projects
Churches offered funding for science projects

The project is part of the Equipping Christian Leadership in an Age of Science programme and is open to all mainstream Christian churches.

How will the Orthodox Church deal with the Ukraine schism?
How will the Orthodox Church deal with the Ukraine schism?

It's hard to overestimate the significance of the breach between Moscow and Constantinople over Ukraine.