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Trying to increase attendance is biggest challenge for church leaders

Other concerns including improving discipleship and engaging younger generations.

10 crimes a day against UK churches, reports Countryside Alliance

Thousands of crimes were committed against church properties in 2025, the Countryside Alliance has reported.

Paramedic who secretly administered abortion drugs to lover is struck off

It is not the first time a man has secretly administered abortion drugs to a pregnant girlfriend.

Greek Orthodox Church in Britain baptises 250 people

The church said that many of those baptised had been guided into the faith through its Discover Orthodoxy programme.

Kemi Badenoch pledges to restore historic church funding scheme

The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme was formally closed at the end of March but ran out of money before that after its budget was cut.

Pastor preaches in Bristol city centre despite fears of arrest

A pastor has returned to street preaching in Bristol city centre just over four months after he was arrested for his comments on Islam and transgender ideology.

Archbishop of Canterbury calls for peace in first Easter sermon

Dame Sarah Mullally has used her first Easter Day sermon as Archbishop of Canterbury to renew calls for peace in the Middle East.

Activists warn Syriacs being erased in Syria

The Syriacs are mostly Christian.

Parliamentary group raises concern about forced marriage of Christian girl in Pakistan

The girl’s father claims that she was underage at the time and was coerced into conversion.

Indian Christians denounces crackdown on property

There has been an alleged crackdown on Christian buildings providing services for the most vulnerable in society.

King Charles faces criticism for declining to issue Easter message

King Charles' decision not to release an Easter message this year has been criticised by some Christians.

King Charles attends Royal Maundy service in Wales

Hundreds of people gathered at St Asaph Cathedral on Thursday for the annual Royal Maundy service, held in Wales for only the second time in the service's 800-year history.