Conversion therapy bill denounced as parliamentary scrutiny begins
A parliamentary report on the proposed bill is due in January.
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NI government grants £200,000 for historic churches
But how far will £200,000 go?
Euthanasia cases in Belgium double in last five years
Euthanasia now accounts for 4% of deaths in Belgium.
Open Doors calls for prayer for Syrian Christians following renewed violence
Christian persecution charity Open Doors has appealed for prayers for believers in Syria following another armed attack on the predominantly Christian town of Al-Suqaylabiyah.
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Research uncovers some of the reasons why young people go to church
Men were more likely to go for politics and women for support, but the main reason for both overall was faith.
Christian Legal Centre welcomes NHS England trans guidance
It is hoped the new guidance will prevent more cases like the Darlington nurses.
Church warden and rector lead legal challenge against Church of England's Project Spire
A legal challenge has been on the cards for some time but the names of those spearheading the action have only now been revealed.
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Christian advent calendar sales 'soar' after online storm with Meghan Markle fans
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Half of Catholic churches in Glasgow to close
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When ‘my truth’ replaces the truth
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UK Christians unite for nine days of prayer as National Week of Prayer enters third year
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West Bengal Christians face wave of violence and intimidation, report warns
A new report documents 60 incidents targeting Christians in West Bengal over a four-month period.
UN Special Rapporteur calls for end to 'coerced' abortion
Motherhood is not just a "private choice" but a "public good", said the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls, Reem Alsalem.
Christian Red Cross volunteer slain in northwest Nigeria
Gunmen ambush aid team vehicle.
Fewer than half of Americans believe in virgin birth, study finds
This is the first time a major national survey has recorded belief in the virgin birth dropping below 50%.
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Christian beliefs increasingly unfamiliar to British public, research finds
With more and more people unclear about basic Christian teachings, Britain “is a mission field” in need of faithful Gospel witness, says Ligonier Ministries, which commissioned the survey.
Christian advent calendar sales 'soar' after online storm with Meghan Markle fans
The Leprosy Mission reports that sales of its Real Advent Calendar have “soared” following an online blow-up involving Meghan Markle and a pair of Anglican priests.
Prayers urged ahead of pastor's abortion zone appeal
Johnston, 78, was convicted and fined after he delivered an open air service within an abortion clinic buffer zone in July 2024.
The London church that helped shape a nation: 300 years of St Martin-in-the-Fields
Few parish churches are as famous as St Martin-in-the-Fields in central London. This year, it marks its 300th anniversary. This is the story …
Immigration fears shape views of Britishness and Christianity, report finds
Concerns about immigration and cultural change extend beyond those most attached to Britain’s Christian identity, a new report by Theos has found.
Christian teacher challenges dismissal after sharing pro-life views in class
A Christian teacher is bringing a discrimination claim against a secondary school in Sunderland, alleging that she was dismissed after answering pupils’ questions about her pro-life beliefs and other personal views in class.
The questions Britain must answer about Christian free speech
The case of Anita Meston, the teacher sacked by a secondary school for expressing pro-life views, deepens Britain’s reputation for suppressing Christian freedom of speech.
Christian campaign asks shoppers to reduce reliance on retail giant Amazon
The Challenge Amazon campaign is encouraging Christians to support local businesses instead.
When ‘my truth’ replaces the truth
We live in changing times, where feelings about how we “identify” now hold more authority than facts.
Diocese of Hereford celebrates 1,350th anniversary with visit from Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, joined celebrations for the 1,350th anniversary of the founding of the Diocese of Hereford with a visit at the weekend.
SPUC seeks legal advice after SNP cancels conference fringe event
SPUC recently welcomed the SNP decision to drop an abortion motion from its conference.
Pastor convicted of breaching abortion buffer zone set for appeal
The pastor delivered a sermon that made no mention of abortion.
Who was the Ethiopian eunuch and what can we learn from him?
When we think about the history of Christianity in Africa, we may immediately think of European missionaries who travelled to the continent to spread the gospel. Yet Africa’s connection to Christianity stretches much further back, to the earliest days of the Church itself.
Christian pro-life volunteer denies five fresh charges in abortion buffer zone case
A Christian charity volunteer has pleaded not guilty to five charges of breaching an abortion clinic buffer zone in Birmingham, as her lawyers challenge whether the prosecution should proceed.
Nigeria moves to reform police amid concerns over proposed restrictions on foreign-funded organisations
Nigeria has taken a significant step towards reforming its policing system, raising hopes of improved security for communities affected by years of violence, terrorism and kidnappings.
Proposed SNP conversion therapy ban could 'weaken trust' within the home
Parents and pastors may be required by law to affirm only one view.
UK Christians unite for nine days of prayer as National Week of Prayer enters third year
Christians from different denominations and traditions across the UK are coming together for nine days of collective prayer this October, as the National Week of Prayer (NWoP) returns for its third consecutive year.
Salvation Army stands up for rights of older people at UN meeting
Dementia doesn't have to mean the loss of autonomy.
Christians 'deeply concerned' as Pakistani accused of blasphemy has death sentence upheld
Qaiser Ayub's ordeal began in 2011.
What’s so fascinating about Church of England vicars?
Church of England priest Pippa White has more than 32,000 followers on TikTok, her online posts have been seen by millions, and she has just published a book explaining clerical life for a non-church audience.
