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What is the 'vibe shift' – and what does it mean for the Church?8:44 There are some signs that this ideology, often called 'woke', may be on the wane, and with it the associated beliefs that encourage hostile battles between demographic groups, and progressive ideas about sex, family and gender. Clifton Kirkpatrick, former head of World Communion of Reformed Churches, dies at 798:44 Clifton Kirkpatrick, a former stated clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and head of the World Communion of Reformed Churches, has died. He was 79. Pope calls on journalists to be 'communicators of hope'8:44 The Pope has called on journalists to be 'communicators of hope' in a world "characterized by disinformation and polarization". Speaking the truth to power – a letter to Bishop Budde19:22 Perhaps there is a role for such political comment (some might call it prophetic) but I suspect not at a service which is supposed to be about national unity. Christians in Iran face longer prison sentences14:21 The report says, "The Iranian government seems to have intensified its efforts to isolate and financially undermine the Christian community as part of a broader strategy to suppress its growth and influence." Hillsong College commits to reforms amid charity regulator investigation13:27 Australian megachurch Hillsong is facing fresh scrutiny after a ruling by the country's charity watchdog, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), found a number of financial irregularities at its college. The story behind the red letters in your Bible13:27 Millions of people read the New Testament printed with the words of Jesus in red. Most people do not realise that this is a fairly modern evangelical tradition. This is the story ... Churches are no longer off-limits for immigration arrests under Trump24.January Authorities in the US have been given the green light by the Trump administration to arrest undocumented migrants at schools, churches and hospitals. Pope Francis uses TikTok platform to promote autobiography and inspire Gen Z23.January Reflecting on his decision to write the autobiography, Pope Francis explained, "It is an autobiography, but for me autobiographies are to thank God for what he has done with my life. The book gives a sense of what I am like." Scottish Parliament warned against 'inherently dangerous' assisted suicide proposals23.January "Our strong assertion is that this bill will have a very determinantal impact on very vulnerable people who will feel invisible pressure to consider an option that wasn't there before." Are the Church of England's bishops running scared from gay wedding celebrations?23.January Are the Church of England's bishops running scared from the problems caused by the prospect of gay wedding celebrations in parish churches across the country? Bishop defends comments aimed at Trump during sermon23.January The sermon ignited a strong reaction from Trump, who criticized the service as "not good" and labelled Budde a "radical left, hardline Trump hater" on social media. Young people explore vocations through innovative scheme23.January Over a hundred young people gathered for a day of learning, networking and worship at St Mary's in Marylebone, central London, for an annual conference launching another year of a Church of England initiative described as a 'great hope' for the future. MPs call on Streeting to close abortion loophole that allows grooming gangs to cover up abuse22.January MPs have urged the Health Secretary to close an abortion loophole that allows grooming gangs to hide their sexual abuse of children. |