Calls for prayers for England amid tensions over murder of Henry Nowak
Church of England bishops are appealing for peace and asking Christians to pray for England following unrest over the circumstances surrounding the murder of student Henry Nowak.
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Christians must work together for spiritual renewal in Europe, church leaders hear
Church leaders gathered in London from around the world to discuss evangelism, unity and public witness.
Julian of Norwich pilgrimage site seeks funds for sustainable future
Revelations of Divine Love is the first known book in the English language by a woman.
Report warns religious freedom protections in Mexico exist largely ‘on paper’
A new report says that in Mexico, legal safeguards often exist only in theory and that serious violations are continuing across several regions of the country.
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Portsmouth Diocese records some of Church of England’s strongest attendance growth
Church attendance across the Diocese of Portsmouth increased significantly in 2025, with new figures showing growth rates well above the national average.
Päivi Räsänen warns Canada about dangers of 'hate speech' laws
“Censorship is one of the greatest existential threats to today’s democracies in Europe," she said.
UK parliamentary group highlights plight of Christian YouTuber detained in Egypt
While not a "worst offender" Egypt still makes 42 on the Open Doors watchlist.
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Goma bishop calls for aid and prayer in face of Ebola crisis
This is the DRC's 17th outbreak of Ebola in 50 years.
Sydney Archbishop speaks out against sex-selective abortions
The Archbishop of Sydney has called on New South Wales (NSW) lawmakers to support a bill aimed at banning sex-selective abortions, describing the measure as one that should attract support across political divides.
Concerns for Christian Afghans deported from Pakistan
Last year Pakistan deported approximately a million Afghans.
Bangladeshi Christians continue to live in fear following elections
Treatment of Christians has declined since the fall of Sheikh Hasina.
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UN urged to investigate ‘genocide by attrition’ against Christians in Nigeria
A memorandum has been submitted to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, alleging that escalating violence against Christians and moderate Muslims in the country amounts to genocide.
Christians warn against ‘trivialisation’ of marriage and sex after Married at First Sight scandal
Christian campaigners have criticised Channel 4’s reality programme Married at First Sight UK following serious allegations of sexual misconduct made in a recent BBC Panorama investigation.
Britain doesn’t need another national conversation about death, it needs hope
The answer to a lonely, anxious and exhausted nation is not to make death easier. It is to build a society where fewer people feel that death is their best option in the first place.
Portsmouth Diocese records some of Church of England’s strongest attendance growth
Church attendance across the Diocese of Portsmouth increased significantly in 2025, with new figures showing growth rates well above the national average.
Christian loses case to remove LGBT symbols from workplace
A Christian who claimed that LGBT imagery caused him mental distress at work has lost a second employment tribunal.
Secular group targets church over online preaching
The National Secular Society has reported Bread of Life Community Church to the Charity Commission.
The powerful symbolism of Marco Rubio’s visit to Mother Teresa’s home
The blatant demonization and targeting of Christians harms not only the community but also millions of needy Indians who benefit from Christian-run schools, hospitals, and social services.
MP warns against renewed push to revive assisted suicide bill
A Conservative MP has urged colleagues not to use the new parliamentary session to revive Kim Leadbeater’s assisted suicide legislation.
VAT raid is putting historic church art at risk
Opposition parties have called for a restoration of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme.
‘God at work’ - Baptist leaders report signs of growth across churches amid ministry challenges
Baptist leaders have reported fresh signs of growth across churches in England and Wales, with rising baptism numbers, increased worship attendance, and a modest rise in membership.
Violence against religious leaders has been ‘normalised’ in Colombia - the authorities must act to protect them
In 2023 the Colombian government withdrew special protections for religious leaders, leaving them increasingly exposed to the rising tide of violence in the country. These must be restored.
Healing conference explores abundant life through union with Christ
Dr Ben Pugh also told the Premier Lifeline conference that faith needs to be active and sustained by prayer.
The future of ecumenism - and why it has everything to do with divisions over human sexuality
If the twentieth century saw significant ecumenical progress, what we have seen in the twenty first century is this progress stall and then begin to go backwards.
Every child belongs in a family: why the Church must rethink orphanage support
Residential care can be a vital emergency and transitional resource. The question is whether it becomes a destination rather than a bridge.
Global study links corporate success to values long cultivated by faith traditions
“Technology can increase efficiency, but it cannot generate trust, integrity, belonging, or moral responsibility on its own," said the report's co-author.
Gloucester Cathedral awarded 'Cultural Venue of the Year'
The award recognises the cathedral’s huge impact as a centre of culture.