British Isles
Thursday, 30 January 2020 21:54
Bishops differ on sexual relationships
The CofE's bishops appear to be at war after some distanced themselves from a statement reiterating a longstanding Christian teaching that sex is for male-female marriage only. The Bishop of Gloucester, Rachel Treweek, said that she…
Thursday, 30 January 2020 21:47
Salvation Army challenges Government
Thousands of Salvation Army members, officers and supporters are joining forces to warn the Government that, unless urgent action is taken, it is on course to break a manifesto pledge on rough sleeping. The pledge was…
Thursday, 30 January 2020 21:36
UK prayer survey
57% of UK adults say they never pray, and only 12% say they pray at least once a day. By contrast, 49% of Americans say they pray every day. Despite Britain’s concerns about the Brexit future,…
Thursday, 30 January 2020 21:26
Franklin Graham deemed ‘unacceptable’
Franklin Graham is scheduled to preach the gospel in eight cities across the United Kingdom later this year, but one of those stops is now in jeopardy after the venue cancelled the 12 June booking over…
Thursday, 30 January 2020 21:09
Coronavirus: repatriating British citizens
British Airways has cancelled all flights in and out of China. Thousands of UK citizens on holiday, work visits, or school trips there could struggle to get home. A government-chartered plane with a doctor on board…
Thursday, 30 January 2020 20:53
Scotland: Prince William’s new role
The Duke of Cambridge has been made the Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland by the Queen, while the Duke of Sussex begins his search for freedom away from the…