March 16, 2026
SNP 'conversion therapy' ban would be 'fundamentally illiberal'
April 18, 2026
SNP support has dropped, but they are still the frontrunners for next month's elections.
Franklin Graham pushes back against Pope's war comments amid war of words with Trump
April 18, 2026
Graham told Piers Morgan that while he did not want or support war, there was justification for it "when you're fighting evil".
Archbishop of Canterbury joins Pope in call for peace
April 18, 2026
The Pope has been outspoken against the latest war in the Middle East.
Church warden murder conviction quashed as Court of Appeal orders retrial
April 18, 2026
The Court of Appeal has overturned the murder conviction of Benjamin Field, the former church warden jailed in 2019 for the death of university lecturer Peter Farquhar, in a significant ruling that reopens one of the UK’s most complex criminal cases.
Christians in UK feel free to worship but sense growing cultural pressure - report
April 18, 2026
Nearly half of Christians surveyed for the report said that expressing their beliefs in public has become more difficult over the past five years.
New study casts doubt on talk of religious revival in US
April 18, 2026
Speculation about a possible religious revival in the US has been contradicted by new nationwide research suggesting that little has changed with Americans’ faith habits or identities over the past year.
Prosecution numbers suggest 'uncertainty' around legality of assisted suicide
April 17, 2026
CPS guidelines introduced by Keir Starmer may mean an effective blind eye is being turned to some assisted suicides.
YouVersion's Bible app sees record engagement over Easter
April 17, 2026
YouVersion, the company behind the world’s most popular Bible app, has said that this Easter saw its highest level of engagement with scripture ever recorded.
CoE launches worship initiative to engage more children with faith
April 17, 2026
The Church of England hopes to double the number of young disciples by 2030.
MPs decry abortion up to birth plans
April 17, 2026
The Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party and the Father of the House have both expressed their strong concern about the abortion up to birth clause in the Crime and Policing Bill, which is set to become law.
Evangelicals 'need prayers' after Church in Wales votes to make same-sex blessings permanent
April 17, 2026
Some evangelicals are likely to leave the Church or seek alternative episcopal oversight.
Christians welcome tougher online porn laws
April 16, 2026
The Crime and Policing Bill is a mixed bag for Christians.
Historian takes issue with Church of England's slavery reparations plans
April 16, 2026
Royal Historical Society, Professor Richard Dale, says the Church of England’s plan to pay £100 million in slavery reparations is based on “deeply flawed” historical analysis.
Christian reactions to Trump's AI 'Jesus' image
April 16, 2026
Christian leaders and influencers have voiced their disapproval after President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image on social media depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure, with some supporters of the current administration condemning the post as blasphemous.
Charlie Puth shares more about his church background and its influence on his music
April 16, 2026
Puth said he appreciates "all things church".
Yet more voices point to religiously illiterate BBC
April 16, 2026
Former BBC Radio 4 presenter Roger Bolton lamented the “relative illiteracy about religion" at the Beeb.
Trump's AI 'Jesus' blunder
April 15, 2026
Has the row over Donald Trump’s ‘Christ-like’ image been fuelled by misunderstanding and unrealistic expectations about his alleged Christian faith?
Bethel Church announces governance review after sexual abuse allegations
April 15, 2026
Months after Bethel Church announced Pastor Ben Armstrong had been placed on administrative leave, the church says it is bringing in additional third-party oversight and has confirmed the firm leading an independent investigation into sexual abuse allegations against the longtime ministry leader.
Faith communities have always served the whole person - it is time funders did the same
April 15, 2026
Ethnic minority communities struggle to access funding but a church-backed initiative is seeking to change that.
Indian law could block foreign aid to missionaries, seize church properties
April 15, 2026
Christianity faces an increasingly hostile environment in India.
Faith leaders argue law change would undermine right to protest
April 15, 2026
The government says that the new clause is aimed at tackling the problems caused to local communities by repeated protests.
Christians call on British government to help end Sudan war
April 15, 2026
Sudan has been in a state of civil war for most of its post-independence history.
Peacemaking or partiality? Pope Leo and Trump's war of words
April 14, 2026
When the Pope and the President duel in public, is it prophecy versus power, or prayer mistaken for public policy?
Young men are demoralised, not apathetic, says report
April 14, 2026
A new report is challenging familiar assumptions about the struggles facing young men, arguing that the problem is better understood as discouragement than indifference.
'We want this nightmare to end' - Lebanese civilians fear for safety
April 14, 2026
Israeli strikes have compounded the hardship resulting from years of economic instability.
Trump deletes Christ-like AI image after backlash
April 14, 2026
Trump blamed “the fake news” for alleging that the image compared him to Jesus.
Pastor charged after man dies during paddling pool baptism
April 14, 2026
The pastor has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter.
Where Jews and Christians differ on the Messiah
April 14, 2026
The coming of the Messiah is important to both Christianity and Judaism, but there are important differences in their views.
Care Not Killing urges supporters to kill off assisted suicide at upcoming elections
April 14, 2026
Lord Falconer is in his seventh attempt to get assisted suicide on the books.
Pope and Trump trade criticism amid escalating Iran war tensions
April 14, 2026
The row escalated further when Mr Trump shared an AI-generated image depicting himself as a Christ-like figure healing a sick person.
NHS Trust settles with Christian nurse suspended in trans row
April 13, 2026
A Christian nurse who was suspended for 10 months after allegedly misgendering a transgender patient has received a settlement from the NHS.
Fulani terrorists kill 20 Christians in Nigeria's Plateau State
April 13, 2026
Gunmen described as “Fulani terrorists” raided a village in central Nigeria on Thursday night and killed at least 20 Christians, area residents said.
New ‘Tyndale Trail’ launched to mark 500 years of English New Testament
April 12, 2026
A new long-distance walking trail tracing the life of Bible translator William Tyndale has been launched in south-west England, as part of commemorations marking 500 years since his groundbreaking English New Testament.
Russia and Ukraine agree to temporary Orthodox Easter truce
April 11, 2026
In the Orthodox calendar, Easter falls one week after the date celebrated in western Europe.
Bishop urges people of Britain to stand up for Christian truth
April 11, 2026
It follows an earlier open letter addressed to King Charles, calling upon him to defend Christianity in line with his titles of Supreme Governor of the Church of England and "Defender of the Faith".
Religion is often left unspoken in the workplace despite widespread faith identity, research finds
April 11, 2026
Fifteen per cent of UK employees with a faith say they have experienced religious discrimination in the workplace.
Fundraising Regulator reminds churches that collections are subject to code of practice
April 11, 2026
Churches can breach the code even when acting in good faith.
Parents are struggling with soaring bills - but this is where the love of Christian strangers steps in
April 11, 2026
Even though the cost-of-living crisis has long disappeared from our headlines and political debates, for too many families up and down the UK, the reality of choosing between ‘heating and eating’ is unrelenting.
Stress Awareness Month: how to find peace in a restless world
April 11, 2026
While stress may not disappear completely, it can be managed and even reduced. Here is some biblically grounded advice that can help bring peace and perspective in the midst of stress.
How the Moon sets the religious calendar
April 11, 2026
Mankind has always been drawn to look at the moon. The Moon’s creation was explained in the book of Genesis and it plays a vital role in setting the dates of religious festivals. This is the story …
CoE's interfaith bishop welcomes decision to bar Kanye West from Britain
April 10, 2026
The Bishop of Willesden said that cultural expression must "not amplify fear or legitimise prejudice".
Indian Supreme Court ruling could deprive 'untouchable' Christians of protections
April 10, 2026
An Indian Supreme Court ruling could deprive Christian converts from among the lowest castes access to affirmative action programmes and other benefits.
Trying to increase attendance is biggest challenge for church leaders
April 10, 2026
Other concerns including improving discipleship and engaging younger generations.
Christians demand Lebanon be included in ceasefire
April 10, 2026
The exact terms of the ceasefire are unclear and disputed.
Over 1,400 Christians killed in Nigeria so far this year, new report claims
April 10, 2026
Intersociety said that 1,800 Christians were abducted in the same period - with 180 of the abductees killed.
10 crimes a day against UK churches, reports Countryside Alliance
April 09, 2026
Thousands of crimes were committed against church properties in 2025, the Countryside Alliance has reported.
The rise of 'full-fat' Christianity?
April 09, 2026
Even if the "Quiet Revival" report has been discredited, many Christians still agree that something still seems to be going on.
Paramedic who secretly administered abortion drugs to lover is struck off
April 09, 2026
It is not the first time a man has secretly administered abortion drugs to a pregnant girlfriend.
Quoting the Bible from space
April 09, 2026
Recently, Christian astronaut Victor Glover was reminded of the memorable Christmas Eve reading from Genesis on Apollo 8 in 1968, and he was asked to give an Easter message from Artemis II. This is the story …
New study explores why young men are embracing Christianity in Finland
April 09, 2026
“Saying that it is only about conservatism is by far simplifying the phenomenon," the study's authors said.
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