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Young people in Northern Ireland are open to religion, poll finds
Research commissioned by The Iona Institute has suggested that young people in Northern Ireland are the most favourable towards religion in the province.
'Something is happening,' says Alpha founder Nicky Gumbel amid reports of a Quiet Revival in the UK
Alpha pioneer Nicky Gumbel is as passionate as ever about seeing ordinary believers introduce others to the Christian faith, especially at a time when so many people are searching for meaning and purpose - and there are signs they are increasingly turning to the Church.
Sacked Christian teacher warns about erosion of free speech in the UK
Pearson is being represented in claims of wrongful dismissal by the Christian Legal Centre and has said that his story is a warning about the current perilous state of freedom of speech in Britain.
Four Darlington Nurses face professional misconduct investigations over trans complaints
"Rose" wears male underwear, is trying to get his girlfriend pregnant and presents as male, yet insists on using the ladies changing rooms.
Prominent Beijing pastor detained amid nationwide arrests of underground church leaders
The arrests have been condemned by US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio.
Church leaders urge national debate on AI’s impact on work and dignity
We cannot sit on the sidelines, but have a responsibility to engage, point to signs of hope, and do all we can to ensure that the fundamental dignity of every person is upheld.
Glen Scrivener wades into 'the great sex work debate' and Bonnie Blue phenomenon
Christian author and speaker Glen Scrivener has offered thoughtful commentary on 'the great sex work debate' between Louise Perry and Bonnie Blue, hosted by Chris Williamson on his Modern Wisdom podcast.
Animal rights activists want Archbishop Mullally to ban leather Bibles and beeswax candles
Animal rights campaigners want the incoming Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, to phase out the use of animal-derived materials in churches, including leather-bound Bibles, beeswax candles and wool vestments.
Nigerian Anglicans call Sarah Mullally's appointment as next Archbishop of Canterbury 'double jeopardy'
'Bishop Mullally has repeatedly promoted unbiblical and revisionist teachings regarding marriage and sexual morality'.
More men attending church than women, especially among Gen X and millennials
In a shift that has become much more noticeable in five of the last six years, men, especially among millennials and Generation X, have been outpacing women in church attendance. The trend spiked significantly this year, a new Barna report has found.
Why is Edward the Confessor remembered by both the Anglican and Catholic Churches?
13 October is the day in the Anglican and Catholic calendar to remember King Edward the Confessor, English saint and king. He founded Westminster Abbey, where his memory is evoked at each coronation. This is his story.
The French clergyman who saved lives in the shadows of World War Two
“A remarkable work of charity and of Christian witness”: Tortured by the Gestapo, this brave Protestant pastor continued to help people in peril at great personal cost.
Police issue street preacher with warning over amplification
Police said Ollie Sabatelli was prohibited from using amplification and "causing annoyance, upset and distress" across Surrey and Sussex.
Backlash over Canterbury Cathedral graffiti art display
US Vice President JD Vance described it as "really ugly", while Annunziata Rees-Mogg called it "illegible, unaesthetic, disrespectful nonsense".
Religious hate crimes at record levels in England and Wales, Home Office data shows
Religious hate crimes are on the rise in England and Wales, according to new figures released by the Home Office this week.
How YouVersion reached its one billion download milestone
In November 2025, the world’s most popular Bible app, YouVersion, will celebrate its billionth download. This is the story …