David Goodwin

Christian charity reaches milestone in combating blindness in Rwanda
Christian charity reaches milestone in combating blindness in Rwanda

CBM UK has announced the successful end to their three-year See the Way project, saying that they had been able to raise £845,000 in donations from supporters, pushing the final total over £1.8 million after it was matched by the UK government, as part of the UK Aid Match scheme.

Nicaragua police crack down on religious leaders
Nicaragua police crack down on religious leaders

The Christian Church in Nicaragua is being targeted by police in an ongoing crackdown on religious leaders, with eleven Roman Catholic leaders detained in the latest wave of arrests.

Ancient artefacts stolen from Cyprus churches go on display after return to country
Ancient artefacts stolen from Cyprus churches go on display after return to country

An ongoing saga involving looted treasures and political drama that began a half-century ago came one step closer to closure after a trove of artefacts, some thousands of years old, went on display at Cyprus' archaeological museum.

Prominent Myanmar Christian leader released from prison for second time
Prominent Myanmar Christian leader released from prison for second time

The former head of Myanmar's Kachin Baptist Convention has been released from prison for the second time this year, after being released and re-detained in April.

Archaeologists find evidence of red dye mentioned 25 times in Bible
Archaeologists find evidence of red dye mentioned 25 times in Bible

Fresh colour has been added to the black-and-white text of the Scriptures thanks to the combined efforts of researchers working together on an extensive project to identify dyes in archaeological textiles.

Britain's pilgrimage routes retain their popularity
Britain's pilgrimage routes retain their popularity

To many, they might seem a historical curiosity more at home in the pages of classic literature like Chaucer's Canterbury Tales but, according to travel experts, pilgrimages are far from a thing of the past in the UK. Instead, new pilgrims are discovering the age-old attractions of the pilgrim trails to Canterbury and Holywell every day, and experiencing Britain in a whole new way.

Following in the footsteps of Saint Cuthbert for young people in Togo
Following in the footsteps of Saint Cuthbert for young people in Togo

For Fiona Tweedie, a reluctant beginning has turned into a lifetime passion for running that will see her embark on her biggest race yet, following the steps of Saint Cuthbert in a journey that will allow her to support young people in Togo.

MAF and Mercy Ships enter partnership to deliver medical aid by land, sea and air
MAF and Mercy Ships enter partnership to deliver medical aid by land, sea and air

The renewal of a partnership agreement between two leading faith-based medical charities will see isolated communities across Africa receive life-changing surgical care, extending their reach further inland and across a broader spectrum of the continent's population.

Olympic faith initiative passes major milestone in race to one million
Olympic faith initiative passes major milestone in race to one million

An initiative to share the powerful story of Scottish Olympic runner, Eric Liddell, is set to inspire a new generation of athletes and believers over the course of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Kevin Costner helms new Western epic telling story of faith on the frontier
Kevin Costner helms new Western epic telling story of faith on the frontier

"Faith is what guided people out there to the unknown."

Syrian militia commander vows to protect local Christians
Syrian militia commander vows to protect local Christians

A Syrian militia commander has promised to protect the last remaining Christians in the local community during a visit to the local Christian community in Ras Al-Ein in the north of the country.

Northern Ireland's bishops urge people to get out and vote in election
Northern Ireland's bishops urge people to get out and vote in election

The Catholic bishops of Northern Ireland have exhorted politicians and the public to continue to find reasons for hope ahead of the general election on 4 July.

New report warns of rising attacks on believers in Holy Land
New report warns of rising attacks on believers in Holy Land

A new report has warned that hostility towards Christians is on the rise in Israel, with the blame being put on a surge in the number of attacks on believers and church properties and a growing atmosphere of nationalism.

Lebanon, caught in crossfire between Israeli army and militant groups, needs prayer
Lebanon, caught in crossfire between Israeli army and militant groups, needs prayer

Christian leaders and welfare groups are calling for renewed prayer from believers around the world as the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate, trapping civilians in southern Lebanon between the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and militant groups like Hezbollah.

Proposed religious discrimination laws proving unpopular in Australia
Proposed religious discrimination laws proving unpopular in Australia

There is a growing feeling with the party that it cannot afford to be drawn into "a fight with the churches"

Auction of world's oldest Christian book nets millions
Auction of world's oldest Christian book nets millions

A Christian manuscript dating back to the 3rd century has been sold for just over £3m after going under the hammer at London auction house, Christie's.