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Church ruling shifts St George’s Day in rare calendar shake-up
Patriotic Britons may have woken this morning expecting to raise a pint and a flag in honour of St George, only to discover that the date - 23 April - is no longer officially England’s day of celebration.
Pope Francis dies aged 88: Vatican mourns a 'life dedicated to service'
Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome and leader of the Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has confirmed.
Religious facades mask the misery of human trafficking
A disturbing and deceptive trend has come to light in Southeast Asia: human traffickers masquerading as Christian missionaries and pilgrims to transport victims across international borders.
Bible readings by 'Carry On' star reveal private quest for faith
At the height of his fame in the 1970s, Kenneth Williams was asked to record excerpts from the Bible. Those recordings hadn’t been broadcast until the BBC did so at the weekend on Radio 4. So, was Kenneth Williams a closet Christian?
Shrewsbury festival to celebrate landmark Christian anniversary
Shrewsbury is set to host a major cultural and spiritual festival this spring to commemorate 1,700 years since the First Council of Nicaea, a foundational event in Christian history.
Russell Brand, born-again Christian and media personality, charged with rape and sexual assault
He is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 2 May.
Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ to begin filming in Italy this August
Mel Gibson is set to return to the director’s chair for The Resurrection of the Christ, the long-awaited sequel to The Passion of the Christ.
US study claims two in five Brits raised Christian no longer believe
A new report from the Washington-based Pew Research Center suggests that Britain’s religious identity is undergoing a transformation
Wet feet: Taking the first step of faith
Faith is often accompanied by uncertainty, yet it is in stepping forward that we encounter the power of God. The Israelites learned this at the Jordan River, where God performed a miracle only after they demonstrated obedience.
AI and the visual interpretation of Scripture: A new era of biblical storytelling?
The relationship between faith and storytelling has always been central to Christianity. From the parables of Jesus to grand cinematic adaptations of biblical narratives, each generation has found new ways to bring Scripture to life.
Bible sales surge by 87% as Generation Z rediscovers faith
Bible sales in the UK have risen sharply, increasing by 87 per cent from £2.69 million in 2019 to £5.02 million in 2024, according to new data from SPCK Group and Nielsen Book Data.
Lent and Ramadan have sparked complaints over the ‘woke’ storyline in BBC Radio drama The Archers
BBC Radio 4’s long-running rural drama The Archers has come under fire for its recent exploration of Ramadan, with many listeners criticising the decision to feature a Christian character, Lynda Snell, fasting in the run-up to Lent.
From the pews to the press: a new communication blueprint for the Church
In an era where media narratives shape public perception, churches often struggle to make their voices heard.
Velázquez's portrait of nun and Michelangelo's bronze Christ corpus to be displayed together for first time
A portrait by Diego Velázquez of the devout Mother Jerónima de la Fuente, painted in 1620, will be exhibited alongside a 25cm bronze cast of Christ, thought to have been modelled by Michelangelo.
Latest research findings on Christianity in America reveals an enduring but evolving faith
A major new study by the Pew Research Center has revealed that Christianity remains the dominant faith in the United States, even as religious affiliation continues to shift.
A theatrical triumph bringing the life of Jesus to thousands
A large-scale theatrical production depicting the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ is taking the United States by storm