Spain

Evangelical churches continue to grow across Spain

The number of evangelical churches in Spain is now near the 5,000 mark.

Headlines

Church group praying after New Year's fire tragedy in Switzerland

The general secretary of the World Council of Churches said it was a "moment of unimaginable grief and sorrow" for Switzerland.

Le Constellation

Christian killings in Nigeria could double in 2026 if extremist threat is not dealt with - report

Already more Christians are killed for their faith in Nigeria than all other countries combined.

Nigeria

Fire severely damages historic Amsterdam church on New Year’s Day

A major fire tore through one of Amsterdam’s best-known historic buildings in the early hours of New Year’s Day, seriously damaging the property and forcing people to leave nearby homes.

Vondelkerk
Spotlight

9 prayers for 2026: Stepping into the New Year trusting God

A new year always brings a mixture of emotions. Some of us step into 2026 with excitement, others with uncertainty, grief or quiet weariness. Many carry hopes for change, healing, or fresh beginnings.

prayer, Bible, Christianity, faith
World
St Georges Syro-Malabar Forane Church, Kerala, India
Christians harassed, attacked all over India at Christmas

International Christian Concern reported more than 80 incidents in India, some of them violent, over Christmas.

nigeria
Nigerian government accused of being in denial about persecution of Christians

How can thousands of slain Christians not be persecution?

Rwanda
Rwanda’s president on the defensive over church closures

Rwandan President Paul Kagame defended the government's forced closure of Evangelical churches, accusing them of being a “den of bandits” led by deceptive relics of colonialism. 

Turkey
Turkey arrested 115 suspected ISIS members, thwarting Christmas and New Year plots against non-Muslims

Turkey has been relatively successful in preventing attacks since 2017.

News
Le Constellation
Church group praying after New Year's fire tragedy in Switzerland

The general secretary of the World Council of Churches said it was a "moment of unimaginable grief and sorrow" for Switzerland.

Nigeria
Christian killings in Nigeria could double in 2026 if extremist threat is not dealt with - report

Already more Christians are killed for their faith in Nigeria than all other countries combined.

goals
The story of New Year’s resolutions

1 January is when people traditionally start the new year with a fresh resolution. This is the story …

young people Gen Z youth
Young people more grateful to God, study finds

A new survey has suggested that 18 to 34 year olds are more likely to believe in God and have transcendental experiences.

The Bishop of London, Sarah Mullally
Conservatives urge incoming Archbishop to drop £100m slavery reparations

Should church funds be used for slavery reparations? A group of Conservative MPs and peers think not.

Danny Kruger MP
Danny Kruger: Britain should be 'confidently Christian'

Reform MP Danny Kruger has spoken of the need for Britain to once more assert itself as a  country with a long and rich Christian Heritage.

Cherry Vann
Gay Archbishop of Wales says some people have left Church over her appointment

The first openly gay Archbishop of Wales says her appointment has caused some people to leave the Church in Wales. 

Mykhailo Husiev
Missionary turned soldier in Ukraine balances faith with harsh frontline realities

A former missionary who is now serving as a soldier in the Ukrainian army has spoken about the realities of faith for a man tasked with killing in defence of his country.

baby, pregnancy, mother, motherhood, mum, parenting, family
400 girls 'missing' thanks to sex-selective abortions

Sex selective abortions appear to be taking place within the Indian community, data suggests.

King Charles
The King's Christmas speech: which Gospel?   

The King should be aware that his beloved doctrine of ‘diversity’ is now tearing his kingdom apart. 

Harry Clark
The Traitors' Harry Clark says God 'was the answer' to search for meaning

When Harry Clark became the winner of The Traitors series two in early 2024, he went overnight from being an unknown army engineer from Slough, to national recognition. 

Anglican Mainstream
Anglican Mainstream sees monthly growth despite web hosting suspension

Conservative Christian website, Anglican Mainstream, was surprised to see visitor numbers rise after being forced to relocate its website hosting after GoDaddy closed its account.

Chalfont Gospel Hall
Two hundred years of the Brethren: who are they and what do they believe?

This year marks 200 years since the founding of the Brethren movement - one of several renewal movements to emerge from 1800 onwards.

Holy Rood church
Over £900,000 awarded to help UK churches stay open amid growing funding pressures

Hundreds of churches across the UK are receiving vital financial support to remain open and safe, as rising repair costs and shrinking funding streams place historic buildings under increasing strain.

St Thomas Church, Hyderabad, India
Christmas was a mix of joy and hostility for Christians in India

India has witnessed a blend of joyful Christmas celebrations in many parts of the country, alongside reports of hate, hostility, and attacks on Christians this season, particularly in northern and central regions.

Bible, Bible study
2 Timothy 3:16 is Logos' Bible verse of the year, Matthew was the most studied book

One of the most-studied Bible verses of the year is from 2 Timothy in the New Testament, according to an analysis of millions of Bible study sessions that tracked how believers worldwide are engaging with Scripture. 

Nigeria
US carries out strikes on Islamic State in Nigeria over violence against Christians

The US military has conducted airstrikes against Islamic State (IS) militants in Nigeria over the violent "targeting" of Christians. 

Masada, King Herod the Great
Who were all the Herods in the New Testament?

We've just celebrated Christmas with its usual flurry of Nativity plays, where Herod is typically the villain. But did you know there were different rulers in the New Testament called Herod who formed part of the background history of Jesus and the New Testament? This is the story …

Lutheran Bible Translators
Ghana’s Komba people receive complete Bible after 16 years of translation work

Ghana's Komba people received their complete Bible after 16 years of dedicated translation work.

Isabel Vaughan-Spruce
US criticises prosecution of pro-life campaigner over silent prayer near abortion clinic

The US State Department has said it is closely monitoring the prosecution of a Christian woman who prayed silently in an abortion clinic buffer zone.