New study links marriage to lower rates of family breakdown
A new study concludes that marriage strengthens family stability, challenging long-standing assertions that it is the same as cohabitation.
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Under 16s social media ban is a 'missional opportunity'
Churches could help young people build an offline community if the social media ban comes into effect.
Christian leader calls for end to 'illegal and immoral' Ukraine war
Neither Russia nor Ukraine appear willing to budge on the issue of territory.
Banksy exhibition could save struggling cathedral
An Essex-based art gallery owner has offered to loan some of his impressive collection to St Davids Cathedral as part of an attempt to save the historic building from financial ruin.
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Five Christian footballers using football’s biggest stage to point people to Christ
Amid the goals, trophies and celebrations, some players are using football’s biggest stage to point beyond themselves and give glory to God.
Difficult choices in a dangerous world
John Healey’s resignation exposes difficult questions about Britain’s security - and invites Christians to reflect on defence, justice, and where true hope is found.
Latest assisted suicide bill faces uphill struggle
Labour is deeply divided over assisted suicide.
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Anti-Christian hate crimes across Europe surge in May as arson attacks reach 2026 high
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Christian leader calls for end to 'illegal and immoral' Ukraine war
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Kyiv’s Dormition Cathedral badly damaged in major Russian strikes on Ukrainian capital
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11,000 sign petition against two-tier policing
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New attempt to revive assisted suicide bill faces opposition
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Indian Christians attacked in church by mob
Chhattisgarh has allegedly banned house churches to promote "cultural harmony".
Over a million abortions took place in the US last year
DIY abortions now account for over a quarter of all abortions in the US.
Religious hostilities rise globally as harassment of faith communities increases
The number of countries experiencing high levels of religion-related social hostility increased significantly in 2023.
Appeals for release of Nigerian Christian girl still held by ISIS after 8 years
Leah, who was 14 when she was kidnapped, could have been released if she renounced her faith but she refused.
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Christians urged not to 'demonise' each other over politics
“As His followers, our calling is not merely to defend positions, win arguments, or secure victories in cultural debates. Our calling is to follow Him," said prayer movement leader Jonathan Oloyede.
There’s a revolution taking place in local journalism – but churches could be missing out
If we want to get out the good news about what we’re doing, local newspapers are a good place to start.
Difficult choices in a dangerous world
John Healey’s resignation exposes difficult questions about Britain’s security - and invites Christians to reflect on defence, justice, and where true hope is found.
Five Christian footballers using football’s biggest stage to point people to Christ
Amid the goals, trophies and celebrations, some players are using football’s biggest stage to point beyond themselves and give glory to God.
Black Church leaders call for respect and peaceful dialogue amid tensions over immigration and race
Black Church leaders in the UK have expressed "deep concern and sadness" over recent riots and unrest in parts of the country.
Irish bishops oppose attempts to widen abortion laws
They have also called for more research to better understand the factors behind high rates of abortions in the first 12 years.
‘Eight years is too long’: Christian advocacy groups rally for abducted Nigerian schoolgirl's freedom
Christian Nigerian schoolgirl Leah Sharibu was abducted eight years ago by Islamic extremists. Unlike most of the classmates she was abducted with, she has never been freed.
Church of England apologises for 'pain and trauma' from its role in historical adoption practices
The Church of England has apologised for its role in adoption practices involving unmarried women and girls during the post-War period, with the Archbishop of Canterbury acknowledging the "pain, trauma and stigma experienced - and still carried - by many people".
Catholic Church opposes reintroduction of assisted suicide bill
Labour MP Lauren Edwards has reintroduced the bill and has suggested the Parliament Act could be used to force the measure through.
11,000 sign petition against two-tier policing
The petition references the case of Luke Salmons who said that officers were made to chant "Islam is a religion of peace" at one police training session.
Anti-Christian hate crimes across Europe surge in May as arson attacks reach 2026 high
Anti-Christian incidents across Europe rose sharply in May, with new figures showing the highest monthly number of arson-related attacks recorded so far this year.
Disclosure Day: What does Spielberg’s latest film tell us about the Church?
Disclosure Day asks some of the right questions and hints at all of the wrong answers, writes David Robertson.
Kyiv’s Dormition Cathedral badly damaged in major Russian strikes on Ukrainian capital
Kyiv’s historic Dormition Cathedral, part of the UNESCO-listed Pechersk Lavra monastery complex, caught fire overnight after a wave of Russian missile and drone strikes on the Ukrainian capital.
African Christian leaders demand justice after Mozambican bishop shot dead
Christian leaders across Africa have called for a full investigation into the killing of a Mozambican bishop who was shot dead at his residence.
Lebanese Christians on the brink as peace deal agreed
The Christian population of the Middle East has drastically declined due to ongoing conflict.
A Christian reflection on men’s health week: Jesus - the man we were created to be
As Men’s Health Week reminds us of the challenges many men face, perhaps there is no better time to look again at Jesus Christ. In Him we find not only a model for manhood, but the way to life itself.