March 16, 2026
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.
Christians welcome tougher online porn laws
April 16, 2026
The Crime and Policing Bill is a mixed bag for Christians.
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.
Christian Artemis II pilot Victor Glover reflects on God's creation from space
April 09, 2026
Victor Glover, the Christian US Navy captain piloting NASA’s Artemis II mission, is being lauded for glorifying God in space and for his response to a question about his race.
Nigerian faith leaders call for interfaith reconciliation to end violence
April 08, 2026
Nigeria is the deadliest country in the world for Christians.
Businessman and peer Lord Edmiston reflects on faith, stewardship and global mission
April 08, 2026
The successful businessman and peer said he was driven by evangelism, not the creation of wealth for its own sake.
Greek Orthodox Church in Britain baptises 250 people
April 08, 2026
The church said that many of those baptised had been guided into the faith through its Discover Orthodoxy programme.
Kemi Badenoch pledges to restore historic church funding scheme
April 08, 2026
The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme was formally closed at the end of March but ran out of money before that after its budget was cut.
Call to pray for ‘helpless’ seafarers in the Gulf
April 08, 2026
Ships in the Arabian Gulf could find themselves under attack.
What do we know about Simon of Cyrene?
April 07, 2026
Easter may have passed, but some figures in the story stay with us long after the day itself. One of those is Simon of Cyrene - a man who appears for only a moment, says nothing, and then disappears. And yet, his story carries lessons we can hold onto all year round.
There may not be a Christian revival, but Britain’s traditional churches aren’t doomed
April 07, 2026
There are good reasons to doubt that Britain is experiencing a Christian revival today – but that does not mean it is dying out.
Pastor preaches in Bristol city centre despite fears of arrest
April 07, 2026
A pastor has returned to street preaching in Bristol city centre just over four months after he was arrested for his comments on Islam and transgender ideology.
The biblical backstory of Iran
April 07, 2026
Iran is back in the headlines. The word “Iran” does not appear in the Bible, but the names of preceding peoples and empires occupying that land today are written into the biblical narrative. This is the story …
Most pastors are using AI despite some concerns - study
April 07, 2026
For most pastors, AI is a "communication aid", said Barna.
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