Christians call for protection and release of prisoners in Iran
Iranian diaspora Christians are divided on the current conflict.
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Bangladesh Christian leaders express cautious hope under new government
Bangladesh’s new government has prompted cautious optimism among Christian leaders, who say recent political changes offer a potential opening for greater religious freedom even as concerns remain over security, justice and political pressure.
Nick Timothy stands by criticism of Muslim prayer in Trafalgar Square
Shadow justice minister Nick Timothy is standing by claims that a mass Islamic prayer in Trafalgar Square was “a declaration of domination” that should never be repeated.
Joseph Duggar of '19 Kids and Counting' arrested for child molestation
Former “19 Kids and Counting” star Joseph Duggar, whose older brother Josh Duggar is currently serving time in prison for receiving and possessing child pornography, has been arrested and charged with lewd and lascivious behavior involving unlawful sexual activity with a minor.
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Archbishop of Canterbury: Prayers with those impacted by meningitis outbreak
Two people have died in the outbreak so far.
Christian organisations condemn government aid cuts
Tearfund, CAFOD and Christian Aid have all received government funding.
Scotland’s assisted suicide vote: a temporary victory?
It will be interesting to see if the Scottish government goes down the route of investing in quality palliative care, or whether Liam McArthur's defeated assisted suicide bill is simply resurrected in another form.
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UK urged to press Nigeria on violence against Christians during historic Tinubu visit
A coalition of Christian and human rights organisations has called on the UK government to use President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Britain to press for stronger protections for Christians and other vulnerable communities in Nigeria, amid continuing concern over deadly attacks and weak accountability.
Pastor arrested in Cuba after uploading Bible lesson to YouTube
Pastor Rolando Pérez Lora was accosted by police mere moments after uploading the video.
Priests die saving altar boys from drowning during retreat in Ecuador
Two Catholic priests have died after rescuing two altar boys from drowning during a retreat in coastal Ecuador.
Priest in West Bank's only Christian village speaks of Israeli 'impunity'
Father Bashar Fawadleh, parish priest of Taybeh, wants perpetrators of attacks and intimidation to be held to account.
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Scotland’s assisted suicide vote: a temporary victory?
It will be interesting to see if the Scottish government goes down the route of investing in quality palliative care, or whether Liam McArthur's defeated assisted suicide bill is simply resurrected in another form.
'Sad news' as House of Lords approves abortion up to birth
Christians have reacted with sadness after members of the House of Lords failed to back amendments that would have removed the decriminalisation of abortion up to birth from the Crime and Policing Bill.
Britain’s culture of giving is becoming more 'fragile' as donations fall
A major new report from the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has raised fresh concerns about the state of charitable giving in the UK, showing that total public donations fell sharply in 2025 as fewer people gave and average gifts became smaller.
Nick Timothy stands by criticism of Muslim prayer in Trafalgar Square
Shadow justice minister Nick Timothy is standing by claims that a mass Islamic prayer in Trafalgar Square was “a declaration of domination” that should never be repeated.
King Charles called upon to defend Christian heritage
Defender of faith or Defender of The Faith?
John Cleese says Britain is Christian at the 'deepest level'
Cleese has always denied that The Life of Brian was blasphemous.
Archbishop of Canterbury: Prayers with those impacted by meningitis outbreak
Two people have died in the outbreak so far.
Brazilian court rules in favour of student who said transgender women 'obviously born male'
A Brazilian veterinary student has been vindicated by a Federal Regional Court which ruled that she has no case to answer over online posts stating that transgender women “were obviously born male”.
Disestablishing Church of England 'will not be a priority' at next election, says Green Party
The Green Party has responded to claims it wants to disestablish the Church of England by saying that this will "not be a priority" at the next General Election.
Three and a half years of silence, fear, and faith: Mishal’s escape from forced detention
Abducted at the age of 18, Mishal spent three and a half years in forced confinement, enduring physical torture, religious coercion, threats, humiliation, and isolation before finally escaping with her baby daughter in her arms.
Archbishop of Canterbury to embark on historic six-day pilgrimage
The Archbishop of Canterbury will undertake a six-day pilgrimage before she is installed as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury later this month.
The story of St Patrick’s Day
On March 17 every year, people in Ireland and across the world celebrate St Patrick’s Day. But who was St Patrick, and why is he remembered centuries later? His story is one of hardship, faith and a remarkable mission that changed the course of Ireland’s history.
Being a mother and a leader in a time of war
Marianne Awaraji at SAT-7 ARABIC reflects on being a leader in the workplace and a mother in the home at a time of great uncertainty for the people of Lebanon.
Baptist seminary provides refuge to people displaced in Lebanon
The Arab Baptist Theological Seminary near Beirut is sheltering displaced people who fled their homes as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah forces hundreds of thousands of civilians across Lebanon to seek refuge.
Christian charity fears for struggling mums amid funding cuts
Christian charity launches Mother’s Day campaign amid fears funding cuts could leave vulnerable mothers without support.
Church of Ireland marks St Patrick’s Day with worship, music and pilgrimage
Church of Ireland dioceses and cathedrals have prepared a wide programme of worship, music and community events to mark St Patrick’s Day on Tuesday.
Pipe organs could be extinct by 2070
The pipe organs that remain are largely unused.
Mother’s Day: Love that stands
This Mother’s Day, let’s do more than send flowers.
Most Americans don't believe faith in God is necessary to be moral
A record majority of Americans now say that it isn’t necessary to believe in God to be moral and have good values, but this view is primarily held by individuals who already don't believe in God, according to new data from the Pew Research Center.
Buddhism declines worldwide as ageing and disaffiliation take their toll, Pew study finds
Buddhism was the only major world faith to record a decline between 2010 and 2020.