Who was the historical King Herod?
At Christmas time we read about King Herod who ruled Judea at the time of Jesus’s birth, and he is the villain of many Nativity plays. But King Herod was a real historical character. This is the story …
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Large crowds join Tommy Robinson's Christmas carol service
The carol service passed off peacefully despite fears to the contrary.
New report uncovers spiritual priorities for Gen Z
Authenticity is key for Generation Z.
US religious life stabilises, but polling finds no youth revival
Pew’s latest findings indicate that key measures of religious life — including religious affiliation, daily prayer, the importance of religion, and regular attendance at services — have held broadly steady since around 2020.
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Christmas evangelistic campaign gets underway
The aim is to reach two million people with the gospel.
Will Tommy Robinson put ‘Christ back into Christmas’?
Often described as ‘Far Right’, Robinson is seen as an unlikely standard bearer for Christianity.
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Atheists would have us believe that hope is futile, but Advent shows they are wrong.
Ancient wall with possible King Herod link uncovered in Jerusalem
Jerusalem has been besieged many times in its long history.
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Pakistani Christian gives testimony of persecution in front of King Charles
Open Doors ranks Pakistan the 8th worst persecutor of Christians worldwide.
Two slain in church shooting in southeast Nigeria
Some of kidnapped children in Niger state are released.
Pastor shot dead outside home months after surviving earlier attack
Christian communities in Pakistan are grappling with shock and grief after the killing of the Rev Kamran Salamat, a Presbyterian pastor who was gunned down outside his home in Gujranwala on 5 December.
Zelensky meets Pope Leo XIV amid peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met Pope Leo XIV at his residence in Castel Gandolfo to discuss the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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Victorian 'tin tabernacle' added to Historic England's protected list
The 'tin tabernacle' was built in 1885 for people who lived far away from the main parish church.
Will Tommy Robinson put ‘Christ back into Christmas’?
Often described as ‘Far Right’, Robinson is seen as an unlikely standard bearer for Christianity.
Time capsule unearthed in ruins of fire-ravaged church
A long-forgotten time capsule has been uncovered in the charred remains of a landmark North Lanarkshire church, months after the building was destroyed in a deliberate fire.
What does Advent have to do with hope?
Atheists would have us believe that hope is futile, but Advent shows they are wrong.
New report uncovers spiritual priorities for Gen Z
Authenticity is key for Generation Z.
Suspended Christian nurse's hearing postponed at last minute
The hearing was postponed due to "unforeseen circumstances".
EU urged to combat violations of religious freedom in South Asia
Citing a dramatic escalation of targeted attacks against Christians and other minorities in their countries, human rights advocates from South Asia called for stronger EU engagement on freedom of religion or belief at a conference in Brussels on December 4.
'See No Evil' documentary to shine a light on John Smyth abuse
The documentary will air on Channel 4.
Labour's taxes threaten Christian schools, churches and vicarages
The Bishop of Manchester has called upon the government to exempt vicars from a new mansion tax.
Nigerian authorities secure release of 100 kidnapped Catholic school children
The fate of more than 160 other students and staff members abducted in the same attack remains unknown.
Hundreds of churches in Germany being targeted with vandalism and theft
The cost of the damage to both churches and chapels runs into hundreds of thousands of euros.
Scottish politicians recognise work of offshore industry chaplains
The offshore oil and gas industry can sometimes turn deadly.
Church-run shop volunteers receive prestigious award for decades of service
The local area suffered significantly after the closure of the Ravenscraig Steel Works.
Rev Dr Richard Turnbull: former principal of Wycliffe Hall, Oxford
Richard Turnbull brought an unusual combination of skills to his life’s work. He died on 26 November, aged 65, having been diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Church of England bishops were right to halt same-sex blessing plans - Bishop of Winchester
The Bishop of Winchester has defended the recent decision of the House of Bishops to pause plans to introduce standalone same-sex blessing services.
CoE pioneers new church in Bournemouth housing estate
“There is a lot of need but there’s a beautiful community here as well, and there are people that are already making such a difference," said Rev Haycock, who is helping to plant the church.
Teacher fired after telling Muslim pupil Britain is a Christian country
The teacher was apparently sanctioned despite saying things that were "incontestably true".
2,000 Indian Christians protest ongoing discrimination
It's not been a good year for Christianity in India.
Hope that holds: How to gently walk with teenagers wrestling with life’s meaning
Whether you're a parent, mentor, youth leader or teacher, here are three ways we can show up for today’s youth.
The three Christian meanings of Advent
The great Cistercian monk St Bernard of Clairvaux spoke of Advent in three distinct senses, and Christian writers and sermons have echoed his insight down the centuries. This the story …