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What is Ascension Day and why do we celebrate it?

Thursday 9th May is Ascension Day, which is a public holiday in many countries. This is the story.

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BBC affirms importance of religious broadcasting in the digital age

After commemorating 100 years of religious broadcasting, the BBC has reaffirmed its commitment to continue faith programming on both television and radio, emphasising the enduring relevance of religious content in today's media landscape. …

Six Christians killed, eight wounded in Kaduna state, Nigeria

Fulani herdsmen on Sunday raided a village in southern Kaduna state, Nigeria, killing six Christians, area residents said. …

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• We should pray for those feeling disappointed after the local elections

  

  To be a candidate is to make yourself really vulnerable, to expose yourself to scrutiny, maybe to ridicule and hostility, but certainly to the possibility that you will be rejected by your community. We should thank God for those who have put themselves forward and pray that He will give wisdom and humility to those who won, and comfort and strength to those who lost. …

• Ayaan Hirsi Ali feels 'regret' for mocking Christianity

  

  Richard Dawkins meanwhile said he considers himself "Team Christianity". …

• What does it mean to take the Bible literally?

  

  People often ask if Christians should take the Bible literally. Some people complain that Christians take the Bible too literally, others complain that Christians don't take the Bible literally enough. What should we do? …

• Love for God and love within the family according to Jewish thought

  

  Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on what familial love means within Jewish thought. …

• Archaeology in the Holy Land finds evidence supporting Bible's historical records

  

  New research in the Holy Land into the growth and construction of Jerusalem is lending further credence to recordings contained within the ancient texts of the Bible. …

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• Anglican primates meet in Rome

  

  This week some of the primates of the Anglican Communion met together in Rome at the invitation of the Archbishop of Canterbury. …

• Catholic bishops in England, Wales issue pastoral statement against transgender interventions

  

  Roman Catholic bishops in England and Wales released guidance last week urging against medical and social transitioning for trans-identified children. …

• Archbishop of York praises church magazines

  

  "Even in a digital world, paper-based communications can help build bridges for local churches." …

• Frank Field remembered

  

  Frank Field was a superb public servant and there is a lot we can learn from his example. …

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  Mandisa laid to rest

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  Bishop stabbed in Sydney church returns to pulpit

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  Former Aussie PM pens memoir of faith

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  Christian teacher banned over stance on pronouns seeks judicial review

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• The Catholic Church wants to have a say on the future of AI

  

  In office buildings in Silicon Valley, at closed-door meetings in Rome and in private audiences with Pope Francis at the Vatican, programmers pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence are mining the church's insight on what makes human beings tick. …

• Rico Tice leaves Church of England over same-sex blessings

  

  Respected evangelist Rico Tice has left the Church of England over its decision to introduce blessings for same-sex couples. …

• Safety of abbeys and monasteries is attracting solo female travellers

  

  "Many women are surprised but delighted to discover they are able to stay in monasteries and convents both here in the UK and in many countries across Europe," …

• Life in the blistering heat

  

  The summer monsoon will bring relief, but it's still weeks away. …

• MPs urged to resist legalisation of assisted suicide

  

  Christians are joining protests outside Parliament as MPs debate proposals to change the law on assisted suicide. …