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Prince and Princess of Wales visit Lambeth Palace to meet new Archbishop of Canterbury
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (553+ words) The Prince and Princess of Wales have paid an official visit to Lambeth Palace, where they were welcomed by the newly appointed Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally. The meeting took place at Lambeth Palace, which now serves as Archbishop…...
Evangelical leader resigns canon title over controversial same-sex blessings
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (541+ words) Rev John Dunnett has resigned his title of Honorary Canon at Chelmsford Cathedral following the use of controversial 'Prayers of Love and Faith' for same-sex couples during a Sunday service in November. Dunnett is also national director of the Church…...
Protestant pastor driven out of Mexican village for refusing to pray to saint
1+ week, 6+ day ago (637+ words) A Protestant pastor and his family have been exiled from a village in Mexico after he refused to pray to a saint during a Catholic ceremony. Last November Pastor Mariano Vel'squez Mart'nez was appointed to the position of "mayordomo" in…...
Grotto that marks Christ's birthplace to be renovated
2+ week, 1+ day ago (466+ words) Restoration work is to begin on the Grotto of the Nativity, part of the church built on the site traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ. The grotto is part of the Church of the Nativity, located in…...
Pew Research challenges claims of revival in the UK
2+ week, 2+ day ago (993+ words) Recent headlines suggesting a revival of Christianity among young adults in the UK may overstate the picture, according to a new analysis by the Pew Research Center, which says the evidence depends heavily on how surveys are conducted. In its…...
Catholic affiliation falls across Latin America as religious 'nones' grow
2+ week, 2+ day ago (689+ words) Catholicism remains the largest religion in Latin America, but its dominance has continued to weaken over the past decade as increasing numbers of adults describe themselves as religiously unaffiliated, according to new research. An analysis by the Pew Research Center…...
What is the Christian view on immigration?
3+ week, 3+ day ago (744+ words) How should Christians approach the question of immigration? Given that those who profess faith in Christ span a great range of views on the subject, from Tim Farron to Tommy Robinson, it is by no means obvious what the "correct…...
Charity Commission issues warnings to two CoE dioceses over safeguarding
3+ week, 3+ day ago (613+ words) The Charity Commission has taken "regulatory action" against two Church of England dioceses due to alleged safeguarding failures relating to allegations made against the former Bishop of Liverpool. Dr John Perumbalath resigned in January of last year following allegations of…...
Kuwait’s first church granted minor basilica status
3+ week, 3+ day ago (641+ words) Kuwait's first church has been formally elevated to the status of a Minor Basilica, marking a significant milestone for the country's Christian community and for churches across the Gulf region. The designation was announced during a service held on Friday…...
More Protestant churches closed than opened in the US in 2024, new analysis finds
3+ week, 4+ day ago (879+ words) The number of Protestant churches in the US declined in 2024, as closures outpaced new congregational starts, according to a new analysis by Lifeway Research. Researchers estimate that around 3,800 new Protestant churches were launched nationwide in 2024, while approximately 4,000 congregations shut down,…...