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  • Does the future have a Church? The 2024 Theos annual lecture
    on 13th December 2024

    On the podcast this week, a panel of experts discuss the question: Does the future have a Church?  In an increasingly unstable and dark world, will people return to or at least reconsider belief, or are we continuing to hear the ‘melancholy, long,...

  • Art review: Ensor: In Your Wildest Dreams and Ensor’s States of Imagination (Antwerp, Belgium)
    on 13th December 2024

    FOR an artist who decried religion, James Ensor, Belgium’s leading modernist painter, returned to biblical and church subjects throughout his career. While his late-19th-century contemporaries Manet, Monet, and Munch brought new colour and malleab...

  • 4th Sunday of Advent
    on 13th December 2024

    LUKE uses this passage as theological glue. It shows how the two conception stories (of John, then Jesus) speak to each other. John is the new Elijah, who will herald God’s Messiah. Jesus is that Messiah, who will affirm John’s unique position as ...

  • Thousands of employed people are homeless, says Salvation Army
    on 12th December 2024

    MORE than 56,000 people will be homeless at Christmas despite being in work, new research from the Salvation Army suggests. It calculates that 32,138 people are registered as homeless, even though they are in full-time work, and a further 24,104 a...

  • UK has a ‘vibrant press’ but trust in news is in decline, says report
    on 12th December 2024

    RELIGIOUS news is not exempt from the challenges set out in a new report on the future of news, which warns of a steep decline in trust, the Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd Nick Baines, has said. Bishop Baines is a member of the House of Lords Commun...

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Appointment of new Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief welcomed
The appointment of David Smith MP as the new Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) has been welcomed by Christian charities.
Posted: December 14, 2024, 11:18 am
Vatican removes Palestinian keffiyeh Nativity scene amid backlash
After the display raised a few eyebrows, the Vatican appears to have removed a Nativity scene that showed baby Jesus lying on a keffiyeh, the traditional scarf used as a national symbol by Palestinians that anti-Israel activists have donned at their protests.
Posted: December 14, 2024, 10:55 am
Picturing Christ: how has Jesus been depicted over the last 2,000 years?
Most people today have a visual image of Christ. Long haired and bearded, simply dressed in homespun cloth, portrayed with varying degrees of Middle Eastern appearance (sometimes not), often with an intense gaze. These images have a back-story and historic portrayals have settled on this iconic image.
Posted: December 14, 2024, 10:21 am
God's peace and the world's peace are not the same thing
The peace of God is the opposite of all that the world has to offer.
Posted: December 14, 2024, 10:12 am
Bishop tells Islamic rebels Christians must not be 'second-class citizens' in Syria
Leaders of churches and ecclesial communities in Syria met with representatives of the armed Islamic-led rebel groups that seized control of the country amid fears that Christians could face persecution or strict regulations that could disrupt their faith life.
Posted: December 13, 2024, 8:47 am
Oldest Christian artefact north of the Alps unearthed in Germany
Archaeologists in Germany have confirmed the discovery of a 1,750-year-old amulet containing a silver scroll, now recognised as the oldest physical evidence of Christianity north of the Alps.
Posted: December 13, 2024, 8:36 am
What next for Syria – and the wider Middle East region?
Will this really be a new era of peace and freedom for Syria after years of oppression and conflict?
Posted: December 12, 2024, 9:51 am
Gifts that aren't things: presents for your loved ones that won't end up at the back of a cupboard
It might be a heartwarming sight to see a pile of colourfully wrapped presents sitting snug under a twinkling Christmas tree. But post-celebrations, the resulting pile of goods can also sometimes leave us a little bit guilty.
Posted: December 12, 2024, 9:38 am
Abbey apologises after review into shocking abuse
Caldey Abbey in Wales has apologised for historical child sex abuse perpetrated by a monk between the 1960s and 1990s.
Posted: December 11, 2024, 12:21 pm
'Duck Dynasty' star Phil Robertson diagnosed with Alzheimer's
"Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson is in the "early stages" of Alzheimer's and battling another blood-related disease that is "causing problems with his entire body," his family has revealed, sparking an outpouring of support on social media.
Posted: December 11, 2024, 12:02 pm
The Christian response to genocide
We have a biblical mandate to love our neighbour, and this transcends national borders.
Posted: December 11, 2024, 11:48 am
Christian school counsellor sues over sacking
A Christian social media influencer and school counsellor is suing her former employer after claiming she was sacked for expressing traditional beliefs about marriage.
Posted: December 10, 2024, 1:00 pm
Calls for end to 'pills by post' abortion scheme
There have been calls to end the 'pills by post' at-home abortion service after a man was jailed for using abortion pills acquired through the scheme to end a woman's pregnancy without her knowledge.
Posted: December 10, 2024, 12:31 pm
Dozens of Christians killed in Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen killed 48 Christians in central Nigeria's Benue state between Nov. 24 and Dec. 1, sources said.
Posted: December 10, 2024, 12:05 pm
Reflections on faith and family from the Old Testament and New Covenant
The Book of Genesis provides a foundational narrative not just for Christianity, but for humanity itself.
Posted: December 9, 2024, 4:57 pm
Kemi Badenoch criticises 'naive' church leaders in UK
UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has accused some church leaders of being "naive" in allowing asylum seekers to convert to Christianity as a way to exploit the UK's immigration system.
Posted: December 9, 2024, 4:41 pm
Will the real Church of England please stand up?
Against the gloomy background of failures, scandals and resignations, thousands of Church of England churches, and many thousands more of other denominations, are working hard at the grassroots.
Posted: December 9, 2024, 4:30 pm
Christians in Syria face 'uncertain, perilous future'
Christians in Syria confront an uncertain and perilous future under the control of Islamist-led rebel forces, a human rights group has warned.
Posted: December 9, 2024, 12:39 pm
Making sense of Jacob's wrestle with God
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on Jordan Peterson's new book and the story of Jacob and Esau.
Posted: December 9, 2024, 11:03 am
Notre-Dame reopens to the world
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris has reopened with a dazzling ceremony and concert after a painstaking five-year restoration following a devastating fire in 2019.
Posted: December 8, 2024, 11:42 am

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Discover Carly Paoli's enchanting Christmas album with timeless soprano vocals


This year's festive albums rejoice in the religious roots of our increasing secular holiday period

Posted: December 13, 2024, 8:26 am
Major archaeology breakthrough as tomb of 'real Santa Claus' found in Turkey


An incredible Christmas discovery has taken place as archaeologists find a stone coffin at the original burial site of Saint Nicholas.

Posted: December 7, 2024, 4:27 pm
Tourist says ‘you couldn’t pay them to endure’ one beautiful city in Europe in 2025


This popular holiday destination is expected to welcome millions more tourists than usual next year.

Posted: December 6, 2024, 8:27 pm
Incredible discovery of ancient tablet is hailed by scientists as greatest for 77 years


Experts believe that this significant discovery is crucial for understanding the early Christian church.

Posted: November 19, 2024, 1:29 pm
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns after Church of England abuse scandal


The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has resigned after the Church of England was rocked by a high-profile abuse scandal.

Posted: November 12, 2024, 2:08 pm
The tiny country that's home to world's 'shortest population'


Timor-Leste, previously known as East Timor, is an island country in the eastern Lesser Sunda Islands, and part of the Malay Archipelago.

Posted: November 10, 2024, 9:00 am
Hugh Grant’s Heretic movie debunked: Mr Reed’s Jesus origins claims are total nonsense


Hugh Grant's Heretic movie features Mr Reed making controversial claims about the origins of Jesus Christ, which historically speaking turn out to be total nonsense. Warning spoilers for the new horror film ahead.

Posted: November 9, 2024, 5:54 pm
The little UK city with one of the most magnificent buildings in the world


This Cambridgeshire city is home to a cathedral considered to be one of the architectural marvels of the Medieval Age.

Posted: November 1, 2024, 4:09 pm
King Charles's brutal five-word dig at Church of England in never-seen-before letter


King Charles III accused the Church of England of being "corrupted by loathsome political correctness" in a letter written in 1998, which has been uncovered

Posted: November 1, 2024, 1:02 am
Assisted dying Bill would not lead to 'slippery slope', MP tells Archbishop


Kim Leadbeater has written to Justin Welby to address some of his concerns about her proposed legislation.

Posted: October 17, 2024, 6:01 pm

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LGBT+ church leader arrested after Metro investigation into ‘sexual abuse’
They was 'just a hugger' doing 'old guy things', one alleged victim was told.
Author: Josh Milton and Danny Rigg
Posted: November 18, 2024, 4:38 pm
‘I was a member of a shadowy church with no name under investigation by the FBI’
In 2012, Jolyn stopped attending the religion's meetings to focus on putting herself through college.
Author: Sarah Hooper
Posted: September 23, 2024, 5:00 pm
Pensioner who’s survived being crucified 35 times says it’s time to hang up the nails
'Because my body is getting weaker, I can't tell — if there will be a next one or if this is really the final time.'
Author: Brooke Davies
Posted: March 29, 2024, 3:57 pm
Why do people eat fish on Good Friday?
It's a traditional meal over Easter weekend.
Author: Sophie Dickinson
Posted: March 28, 2024, 10:43 am
My religious beliefs are threatening to ruin my friend’s wedding
My friend and his wife-to-be have asked me to participate by doing a reading from the Bible. 
Author: Alison Rios McCrone
Posted: March 17, 2024, 9:00 am
Met says sorry for PCSO who stuck tongue out when she confronted a busker
'We’re sorry for the offence caused and will take the learning forward.'
Author: Brooke Davies
Posted: January 31, 2024, 9:49 am
Spanish right-wingers fume over depiction of Jesus that’s way too sexy
Artist Salustiano García based the face of Christ on his 27-year-old son Horacio.
Author: Craig Munro
Posted: January 30, 2024, 4:17 pm
Very mature PCSO sticks tongue out after challenging busker’s song choice
The volunteer special constable tried to stop a popular Christian worship singer from performing in Oxford Street,.
Author: Sam Courtney-Guy
Posted: January 29, 2024, 5:12 pm
I was born into one of the world’s most notorious religious cults, we thought Armageddon was coming
'It took 22 years for me to be free physically and it's a lifelong journey to be free mentally.'
Author: Alice Giddings
Posted: January 29, 2024, 9:37 am
I emailed to check whether I would be welcome in church
After rejecting the chuch in my teens, my first service back in over 20 years felt like coming home.
Author: Cleo Madeleine
Posted: December 17, 2023, 11:00 am
Church bell that chimed every hour for 200 years is silenced after a single complaint
'This change has not only disrupted our sense of community but also altered an integral part of our town's identity,'
Author: Sarah Hooper
Posted: November 16, 2023, 2:53 pm
Should I convert to my partner’s religion in order to marry her?
Do not feel pressured to do something that does not align with your genuine views.
Author: Alison Rios McCrone
Posted: October 1, 2023, 7:00 am
‘I was born into one of the world’s most notorious religious cults, we thought Armageddon was coming’
'It took 22 years for me to be free physically and it's a lifelong journey to be free mentally.'
Author: Alice Giddings
Posted: September 15, 2023, 5:00 am
Satanic symbols scrawled on vodka bar after top politician said name ‘offended’ his religion
A politician had previously said the bar's name 'belongs in the pit of hell'.
Author: Jordan King
Posted: September 1, 2023, 4:07 pm
Who is Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby as he speaks in the House of Lords?
The Archbishop will speak in the House of Lords later today.
Author: Evelyn Richards
Posted: May 10, 2023, 10:45 am
When is Orthodox Easter 2023 and in what ways is it different?
Don't expect chocolate eggs.
Author: Andrew Gaudion
Posted: April 9, 2023, 4:00 am
According to the Easter story, what is the significance of Easter Sunday?
Let's remind ourselves of the true meaning behind Easter (don't worry, you can keep eating your egg while reading)
Author: Amy Willis and Taran Bassi
Posted: April 9, 2023, 3:00 am
What is Fish Friday and what does it have to do with Easter?
Holy mackerel. Almost literally. Here's why fish on Fridays is important for Christians.
Author: Jack Slater
Posted: April 7, 2023, 9:15 am
Why do we have Easter eggs? Tradition of chocolate eggs explained
When can you crack open the chocolate?
Author: Jessica Lindsay
Posted: April 6, 2023, 3:12 pm
What is Palm Sunday and how is it celebrated?
Christians across the world are today observing Palm Sunday.
Author: Evelyn Richards
Posted: April 2, 2023, 3:00 am
‘Sexist’ church marks International Women’s Day by voting against female vicar
The church said women could join the clergy but they 'an overall male priest in charge'.
Author: Jordan King
Posted: March 8, 2023, 4:05 pm
What is Ash Wednesday? The meaning behind the first day of Lent
Here's why the holy day is observed.
Author: Zaina Alibhai
Posted: February 22, 2023, 4:00 am
Demi Lovato’s HOLY FVCK poster offensive to Christians says watchdog
Oopsies.
Author: Kitty Chrisp
Posted: January 11, 2023, 11:37 am
When are the 12 Days of Christmas and what do they symbolise?
And what's 'a partridge in a pear tree' got to do with it?
Author: Elizabeth Atkin
Posted: December 13, 2022, 11:22 am
Couple are the first to baptise their son in a font made of Lego
'Everybody loves Lego!'
Author: Brooke Davies
Posted: November 30, 2022, 6:01 pm
Man parks his Land Rover on church path to stop cars ‘damaging’ his house
The 'constant' stream of traffic to the church was apparently damaging his home.
Author: Brooke Davies
Posted: November 30, 2022, 4:58 pm
Bishop told congregation they would ‘die from Covid without his £91 cure’
Climate Wiseman claimed the virus couldn't 'stand the power' of his so-called cure.
Author: Joe Roberts
Posted: November 24, 2022, 12:36 pm
What is St Crispin’s Day? History of holiday mentioned in Jacob Rees-Mogg’s resignation letter
It's most famous for it Shakespeare connection.
Author: Elizabeth Atkin
Posted: October 25, 2022, 2:58 pm
Pablo the goat sings in cathedral at ‘animal blessing’ service
It wasn't half baaad.
Author: Brooke Davies
Posted: October 4, 2022, 11:57 am
Who is Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby as he leads a service in memory of the Queen?
The Archbishop will conduct a service in memory of the Queen today.
Author: Evelyn Richards
Posted: September 19, 2022, 10:04 am

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