Poorest women’s life expectancy declines, finds report
Life expectancy among women living in the poorest communities in England has declined since 2011, says a report warning of
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The number of Christians as a percentage of the global population has declined
The number of Christians as a percentage of the global population declined ever so slightly over the past 20 years,
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Japan’s ageing ‘Hidden Christians’ fear they may be their religion’s last generation
His face weathered from years at sea, kimono-clad Japanese fisherman Masaichi Kawasaki kneels before an altar adorned with images of
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Why millennials are skipping church and not going back
Here are a few things we’ve learned about millennials this month: We don’t have time to relax or think, but
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Church of England’s prayer apps used a record five million times, while attendance figures fall
The Church of England’s prayer apps have been used a record five million times in the past year while the
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Typical church now has just 27 people turning up to worship
A typical Anglican congregation numbered just 27 worshippers last year, figures revealed yesterday. They showed that over a decade congregations
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The Christian church: Dying out or thriving like never before?
In Germany priests often preach to empty church benches while in Zambia, Christian churches play a leading role in society.
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Religious Studies GCSE entries fall despite popularity among pupils
The number of pupils in England and Wales taking GCSE Religious Studies full course has fallen for the third year
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‘Dramatic decline’ in Britain’s Christian identity – shock report
The number of Christians in Britain has dramatically dropped over the past 36 years, while Atheists are steadily on the
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Individuals’ contributions to their church are declining
Last year was a “complex year” for charitable giving, according to an organization that monitors Americans’ activity in that arena
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