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Young people more grateful to God, study finds
A new survey has suggested that 18 to 34 year olds are more likely to believe in God and have transcendental experiences.

Nigerian government accused of being in denial about persecution of Christians
How can thousands of slain Christians not be persecution?

Turkey arrested 115 suspected ISIS members, thwarting Christmas and New Year plots against non-Muslims
Turkey has been relatively successful in preventing attacks since 2017.

The pope that is remembered each year on December 31
In many European countries, December 31, also known as New Year’s Eve, is better known as St Sylvester’s Day or simply Sylvester, named after a pope from the time of the Council of Nicaea. This is the story …

Danny Kruger: Britain should be 'confidently Christian'
Reform MP Danny Kruger has spoken of the need for Britain to once more assert itself as a country with a long and rich Christian Heritage.

400 girls 'missing' thanks to sex-selective abortions
Sex selective abortions appear to be taking place within the Indian community, data suggests.

Community pantries mark a million visits as new research highlights impact on food insecurity
Community pantries across the UK have recorded their one millionth visit, as new research suggests the membership-based food model is helping thousands of households reduce food insecurity, cut costs and prevent them from falling into extreme hardship.

Christmas was a mix of joy and hostility for Christians in India
India has witnessed a blend of joyful Christmas celebrations in many parts of the country, alongside reports of hate, hostility, and attacks on Christians this season, particularly in northern and central regions.

Ringing in the New Year: A history of New Year traditions in the British Isles
To understand how New Year traditions came into existence – especially in the British Isles – is to explore a complex historic tapestry that is woven from ancient rites, calendrical reforms, and a common human desire to mark the passage of time, while reviewing the past and looking into the future.

The Traitors' Harry Clark says God 'was the answer' to search for meaning
When Harry Clark became the winner of The Traitors series two in early 2024, he went overnight from being an unknown army engineer from Slough, to national recognition.

Conservatives urge incoming Archbishop to drop £100m slavery reparations
Should church funds be used for slavery reparations? A group of Conservative MPs and peers think not.

Missionary turned soldier in Ukraine balances faith with harsh frontline realities
A former missionary who is now serving as a soldier in the Ukrainian army has spoken about the realities of faith for a man tasked with killing in defence of his country.

Anglican Mainstream sees monthly growth despite web hosting suspension
Conservative Christian website, Anglican Mainstream, was surprised to see visitor numbers rise after being forced to relocate its website hosting after GoDaddy closed its account.

Who were all the Herods in the New Testament?
We've just celebrated Christmas with its usual flurry of Nativity plays, where Herod is typically the villain. But did you know there were different rulers in the New Testament called Herod who formed part of the background history of Jesus and the New Testament? This is the story …

Two hundred years of the Brethren: who are they and what do they believe?
This year marks 200 years since the founding of the Brethren movement - one of several renewal movements to emerge from 1800 onwards.

US criticises prosecution of pro-life campaigner over silent prayer near abortion clinic
The US State Department has said it is closely monitoring the prosecution of a Christian woman who prayed silently in an abortion clinic buffer zone.