Contraception is a ‘blindspot’ in women’s wellness, pro-life group argues
August 22, 2026
The growing interest in clean and natural lifestyles should be accompanied by greater scrutiny of hormonal contraception and its potential effects on women’s health, the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) has argued.
What Päivi Räsänen’s exclusion says about Christian free speech in Britain
August 22, 2026
The power of left-wing activists to block Finnish politician Päivi Räsänen from entering the UK shows the fragility of Christian freedom of expression.
Shortage of religious studies teachers 'worsening' despite rising demand
August 22, 2026
Provision of religious education has sometimes been described as a "postcode lottery".
US churches healthier than expected despite ‘massive discipleship gap’ – new study
August 21, 2026
American churches are receiving high marks from those who regularly enter their pews, despite new research showing that more than half of self-identifying Christians attend services less than once a month.
When you go out and when you come in
August 21, 2026
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster considers how the Torah readings ‘When you go out’ and ‘When you come in’ reflect on the Jewish people’s long history of exile and homecoming.
Scottish churches welcome £1m fund for historic buildings
August 21, 2026
Church leaders in Scotland have welcomed news that a £1 million fund is to be made available to cover the cost of repairs to listed buildings in Scotland.
Päivi Räsänen calls on Shabana Mahmood to let her enter the UK
August 21, 2026
Finnish Christian politician Päivi Räsänen is asking Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to intervene after being barred from entering the United Kingdom.
Sporting bodies pulling back from allowing men to join women's sports
August 20, 2026
Last year Britain's greatest legal minds were able to determine that men are men and women are women.
DUP MP Jim Shannon charged with common assault
August 20, 2026
DUP MP and prominent Christian parliamentarian Jim Shannon has been charged with common assault.
Vietnamese pastor sentenced to over 7 years in jail
August 20, 2026
Ethnic minority Christians are often accused of being political agitators.
The 'very survival of Christianity' is at risk in Syria
August 20, 2026
Attempts to build an "inclusive" society have been hampered by militant groups.
Catholic MP Florence Eshalomi appointed new faith minister
August 20, 2026
Labour MP Florence Eshalomi has been appointed as the government's new faith minister as part of a wider brief covering homelessness, communities and democracy.
Cardinal visits struggling Taybeh in solidarity
August 20, 2026
Christians living in the Holy Land are sometimes referred to as the "Living Stones".
Biblical animation ‘David’ heads to UK and Ireland after $88m global success
August 19, 2026
Animated biblical film ‘David’ is heading to cinemas across the UK and Ireland on August 21, following a successful international run that has brought in almost $88 million at the global box office.
Over 80% of US pastors have considered leaving ministry – survey
August 19, 2026
Over 80% of pastors in the United States have contemplated stepping away from pastoral ministry at some point during the last five years, with problems surrounding church culture emerging as a leading factor, according to a new survey.
Brechin Cathedral handed over to community trust
August 19, 2026
Not everyone is convinced this is a win.
Silent disco a 'desecration' of Canterbury Cathedral
August 19, 2026
Christian commentators have reacted with dismay at a silent disco of ‘80s music held in Canterbury Cathedral on 15 August.
Canadian military chaplains told not to mention God at public events
August 19, 2026
Public prayers are also no longer permitted.
Distinctive church with rare stained glass window awarded Grade II* listed status
August 18, 2026
A Catholic church in Greater Manchester known for its distinctive architecture and rare collection of stained glass has been awarded Grade II* listed status.
Letter campaign launched against assisted suicide bill following Prime Minister’s comments
August 18, 2026
Right To Life UK has stepped up its campaign against a renewed attempt to legalise assisted suicide, urging supporters to write to MPs ahead of a key Commons vote next month.
UN experts raise ‘grave concern’ over violence against Christian women and girls in Nigeria
August 18, 2026
UN experts have raised concerns over worsening violence and insecurity in Nigeria, warning that Christian women and girls are among those facing an elevated threat of killings, abduction, sexual violence and forced marriage.
Andy Burnham and the archbishop who inspired his sense of social justice
August 18, 2026
Archbishop Derek Worlock appeared on the first ever edition of BBC Question Time.
Giles Fraser mixes God and gardening at Kew Gardens
August 18, 2026
Giles Fraser has been working on a new project that aims to combine the Gospel with the English love of gardening.
Turin Shroud replica and exhibition to be displayed in Bristol church
August 17, 2026
The British Society for the Turin Shroud takes no position on the relic's authenticity.
Seven Christians held incommunicado by China
August 17, 2026
The charges against those arrested have not been disclosed.
Afghan Christians at risk of 'genocide'
August 17, 2026
The Taliban appear divided over enforcing draconian apostasy laws at the expense of international acceptance.
Iona Community objects to plan for huge offshore windfarm
August 17, 2026
Sacrilege or "vital green energy project"?
Why are so few Britons willing to fight for their country?
August 16, 2026
The erosion of Christian faith and virtues may help explain why fewer Britons feel a duty to defend their country and its inheritance.
Global church body concerned for Armenian Church amid dispute with state
August 15, 2026
The Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC) has been engaged in a years long cold war with the Armenian government.
Twenty African countries back charter affirming traditional marriage and opposition to abortion
August 15, 2026
Twenty African countries have endorsed a new charter affirming national sovereignty over issues including abortion, marriage and family policy, amid an ongoing debate over the influence of Western governments and international organisations on social policy across the continent.
Government cohabitation plans risk undermining marriage, Christian group warns
August 15, 2026
Had Taylor Swift and her former boyfriend been together under the government’s proposed system, Swift could potentially have been on the hook for tens of millions of dollars.
Why the Church should make the case for church weddings
August 15, 2026
The Church should be confident in explaining why getting married in church still matters.
‘Marriage-style’ rights for cohabiting couples could mean 75,000 fewer births a year
August 15, 2026
Government plans to extend financial and property rights to unmarried couples could lead to fewer marriages and births in England and Wales, according to a new report drawing on the experience of Finland.
Welsh Christians launch the Gospels in Pembrokeshire dialect
August 14, 2026
A translation of the four Gospels into the Welsh dialect spoken in north Pembrokeshire has been launched at one of Wales’ largest cultural events. This is the story …
Scottish helpline for conversion therapy victims received just over one call per month
August 14, 2026
There were four calls in three months, possibly from the same person.
Bishop calls on Andy Burnham to help free Jimmy Lai
August 14, 2026
Jimmy Lai turned to Christ during the uncertain period following the handover of Hong Kong to China.
Are churches missing out in the bitcoin boom?
August 14, 2026
Earlier this summer, a church on England’s south coast made headlines, when it declared it was going to accept bitcoin as donations.
IDF closes off Christian village to 'protect' it from 'relentless' settler attacks
August 13, 2026
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have surrounded the only all-Christian village in the West Bank in an apparent move to protect the town from regular attacks by Israeli settlers.
The midsummer election that’s no laughing matter
August 13, 2026
Clacton deserves better than simply becoming a midsummer distraction.
Project Spire 'risks politicising and disunifying the church'
August 13, 2026
Is the debate over slavery reparations putting off potential members of the Church of England?
Evangelicals seek to serve following Ceuta crisis
August 13, 2026
“Just imagine: in five or six hours, more than 70,000 people have entered your city, which has a population of 85,000. You’re left in shock," said a local pastor.
AI has an 'impersonation problem', American Bible Society warns
August 13, 2026
The “impersonation problem is already here, not coming,” says Bryce Allison, chief technology officer at the American Bible Society.
Why 'sorry' is the beginning of divine healing
August 13, 2026
Saying “sorry” is one of the simplest things we do with words, yet it carries a moral weight that is anything but simple.
Requiem Mass held for Ann Widdecombe at Buckfast Abbey
August 12, 2026
Family, friends and former colleagues gathered at Buckfast Abbey on Wednesday to bid a final farewell to former MP, broadcaster and author Ann Widdecombe.
Over 100 women received post-abortion counselling in Ireland in early 2026
August 12, 2026
Over 100 women accessed state-funded post-abortion counselling services in Ireland during the first three months of 2026.
Jen Hatmaker says she no longer believes in Hell
August 12, 2026
Jen Hatmaker, a prominent progressive Christian influencer and bestselling author who quit attending church last year, now says she no longer believes in Hell.
Haitian bishop warns gangs are targeting Church as violence forces parish closures
August 12, 2026
“We keep praying, singing and dancing,” says one local bishop despite the daily threat of violence.
Portsmouth Cathedral secures funding for urgent belfry conservation work
August 11, 2026
Portsmouth Cathedral has reached its fundraising goal to restore its historic belfry, paving the way for conservation work to begin next month.
Assisted suicide bill could lead to closure of care homes and hospices
August 11, 2026
Care homes could be forced to choose between helping their patients to die or closing down.
Remote consultations increasingly routine in Ireland's abortion services
August 11, 2026
A new study has found that remote consultations are becoming a routine part of early medical abortion services in the Republic of Ireland, prompting renewed debate over safety and regulation.
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