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That is the clear message of leading clergy in Poland, who are deeply concerned at the increasing attacks on Ukrainians who have sought refuge in Poland. The Archbishop of Krakow, Cardinal Grzegorz Rys says: “Not a day goes by without the media reporting new acts of violence: against children and youth, against women and against...

Christianity in Afghanistan “now hangs by a gossamer thread”, warns a recent report on persecution in that country. The report, Crimes Against Humanity and Potential Genocide: the threat posed by the Taliban regime of total eradication of the Christian community in Afghanistan, was recently published by the Lindisfarne Centre for the Study of Christian Persecution....

The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has spoken out against the rise in religious persecution worldwide “Across the world, bloodshed based on religious affiliation runs rampant,” Mr Guterres said. “Festivals have been attacked, places of worship desecrated. And many believers, especially among religious minorities, face hostility online and off. Such acts are an assault on human...

One thousand aid workers have been killed in the past three years, caught up in various global conflicts. So reports the Christian relief charity, World Vision. It is calling for stronger protection of humanitarian workers, independent investigations, accountability, and consequences for attacks on humanitarian workers, healthcare facilities, and other civilian infrastructure. World Vision also wants...

Are you a professional singer, hired by various churches for special services? Then, you have a right to expect transparent pay and improved working conditions. So says Equity, the trade union for the performing arts. Now its Liturgical Singers Network has launched a code of practice, designed to “celebrate and build on best practice where...

“AI can act for the common good”  New report explores young adult journeys to faith  Children in care facing ‘enormous challenges’, General Synod hears Synod votes to stand in solidarity with Palestinian Christians Church to mark modern day martyrs in annual commemoration  General Synod backs new network of neurodiversity champions C of E welcomes Government...

The Bishop of Oxford has backed calls for the right of Governments to set policy and regulate big tech as he warned of the risks posed by rapid technological change. Making his recent valedictory speech in the House of Lords, Bishop Steven Croft said there were ‘many gains’ from new technology but there were also...

Young adults are coming to faith in a range of different ways, some very different from previous generations, according to a new report. New research commissioned by the Church of England uncovers how growing spiritual curiosity among young adults has led to a range of unexpected routes by which they are discovering Christian faith and...

The Church of England dioceses have been urged to examine how they might do more to help children in the care system, in a recent debate at the General Synod highlighting the ‘enormous challenges’ facing looked after children and care leavers Members voted unanimously to back the appointment of a lead bishop to advocate for...

The Church of England’s General Synod has committed to “stand in solidarity” with Palestinian Christians and “hear” their experiences while opposing antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred. In a long debate, Synod discussed a wide-ranging motion brought by the Diocese of Carlisle which laments the loss of Palestinian and Israeli lives and seeks peace and security for...

The Church of England will have an annual commemoration for a group of Christians murdered by Daesh terrorists as a vivid reminder of the persecution of the worldwide Christian Church. General Synod has approved plans to introduce an annual commemoration for the ‘21 Martyrs of Libya’ – a group of Christian men martyred in 2015...

The General Synod has called for the appointment of a network of diocesan ‘champions’ to help ensure that neurodivergent clergy and lay people feel welcome and able to flourish in the Church of England. Members approved a proposal for more training at every level of the church on neurodiversity and a new network of neurodiversity...