All Archive news articles – Page 12
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Archive newsL’Arche founder awarded Templeton Prize
Jean Vanier, 86, has won the 2015 Templeton Prize, worth £1.1m, for ‘his innovative discovery of the central role of vulnerable people in the creation of a more just, inclusive and humane society’.
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Archive newsChurch appoints more female bishops
Downing Street has confirmed the appointment of the Church of England’s second and third female bishops.
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Vicar apologises for Muslim prayer service held at his church
The Vicar of St John’s in Waterloo, London, has apologised after allowing Muslim prayers to be held inside the church building.
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Archive newsWelby: ‘Evangelism is for all Christians’
In an exclusive interview with Premier Christianity, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby spoke about his new drive to re-engage Christians in evangelism.
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81% of Christians say Britain’s moral direction is wrong
Most Christians believe David Cameron’s time as prime minister has been bad for British believers, according to a new poll, while 81% believe Britain is going in the wrong direction morally.
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Archive newsSuicide attack on Pakistan’s Christians kills 16
At least 16 Christians have been killed and more than 70 injured in Lahore, Pakistan, after two churches were attacked by suicide bombers.
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Society Sunday to launch in June
The first annual Society Sunday is to take place on 14th June. Introduced by Premier, the aim of the event is to strengthen relationships between faith groups and those in positions of authority.
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How will evangelicals vote in May?
New research from the Evangelical Alliance indicates that evangelicals are changing their traditional allegiances.
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Archive newsIS continues reign of terror in Middle East
Shortly after the release of a video that appears to show the beheading of 21 Coptic Christians, Islamic State (IS) is reported to have kidnapped at least 90 Christians in Syria.
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Turkey gets first Christian TV station
SAT-7 TÜRK has become the first Christian channel on Turkey’s national satellite.
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Archive news‘Me and the Church are saying the same thing,’ claims Russell Brand
Russell Brand claims he is not at loggerheads with the Church when it comes to politics.
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Archive newsPersecution charity boss guilty of sexual assault
Patrick Sookhdeo, former international director of Barnabas Fund, which supports persecuted Christians around the world, has been found guilty of one count of sexual assault and two counts of intimidating witnesses.
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Archive newsBBC to air new Bible-inspired film this Easter
Produced over a period of three years, new BBC1 film The Ark is to air this Easter.
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Archive newsDecisions are made by those who show up
While Christians are often on hand to deal with people in crisis, there is a lack of Christian representation upstream, in the political sphere. Andy Flannagan explains how the Show Up campaign aims to redress the balance.
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Home Office gives YWAM fresh hope
The Home Office has reinstated international Christian volunteer organisation Youth With A Mission England’s (YWAM’s) licence to sponsor visa applications after it imposed sanctions following ‘clerical issues’.
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Archive newsChurches urged to say ‘I do’ to Fairtrade gold
Churches have been asked to encourage couples who are planning to marry to buy Fairtrade wedding rings. The Fairtrade Foundation’s ‘I Do’ campaign aims to raise money and improve conditions for those who mine for gold.
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Archive newsNew wave of persecution follows Charlie Hebdo killings
Are the lives of 12 Parisians more important than the lives of thousands in Africa? And where should we draw the line when it comes to freedom of speech?
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Archive news‘I lied,’ says boy who claimed to have gone to heaven
Abest-selling book about a Christian boy who claimed to have gone to heaven and returned has been pulled from the shelves.
