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JD Vance versus Rory Stewart on the meaning of 'love your neighbour'
JD Vance versus Rory Stewart on the meaning of 'love your neighbour'

The Christian theology of love has hit the headlines thanks to a furious debate started by JD Vance.

Over 10,000 sign petition calling for review into DIY abortion drugs
Over 10,000 sign petition calling for review into DIY abortion drugs

Over 10,000 people have signed a petition calling upon the government to review the 'pills-by-post' scheme that allows women to carry out abortions at home without the in-person oversight of a medical practitioner.

Pro-life Americans hope Trump will defund Planned Parenthood
Pro-life Americans hope Trump will defund Planned Parenthood

While Trump may have ruled out a federal ban on abortion, pro-life activists hope the returning president will take other steps to reduce abortion.

Churches can help to ease NHS pressures - report
Churches can help to ease NHS pressures - report

A new report has said that faith groups have a significant role to play in easing the pressures on the NHS at the local level.

Vatican sees dangers in AI
Vatican sees dangers in AI

A new Vatican missive approved by Pope Francis has warned of the dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI), while also stressing that, ultimately, it is human intelligence that will guide the morality of its use.

The Bible's prescription for anxiety
The Bible's prescription for anxiety

In my early years as a Christian, I mistakenly believed that anxiety was uncommon among believers. But as I grew in faith and understanding, I realised that even the Bible's greatest figures experienced moments of intense anxiety.

Bishop of Warrington made sexual harassment complaint against former Bishop of Liverpool
Bishop of Warrington made sexual harassment complaint against former Bishop of Liverpool

The Bishop of Warrington, Bev Mason, has revealed that she was the female bishop who made a complaint of sexual harassment against the Bishop of Liverpool, Dr John Perumbalath, who resigned this week.

Bishop of Liverpool resigns following allegations of sexual assault
Bishop of Liverpool resigns following allegations of sexual assault

The Bishop of Liverpool has resigned after coming under scrutiny over allegations of sexual assault and harassment.

Calvin Robinson removed as ACC priest after 'Elon Musk salute'
Calvin Robinson removed as ACC priest after 'Elon Musk salute'

Calvin Robinson has had his licence to operate as a priest in the Anglican Catholic Church removed after performing an Elon Musk-style salute.

Bishop of Liverpool asked to 'step aside' by clergy in his diocese after sexual assault claims
Bishop of Liverpool asked to 'step aside' by clergy in his diocese after sexual assault claims

The Bishop of Liverpool has been asked to "step aside" by senior clergy in his diocese who say that his position is "currently untenable" after Channel 4 News broadcast allegations of sexual assault and sexual harassment earlier this week.

Street preacher to appeal after court upholds arrest over anti-Islam placard
Street preacher to appeal after court upholds arrest over anti-Islam placard

A Christian street preacher who was arrested after protesting Islam in the wake of the London Bridge terrorist attack in 2017 has had his appeal rejected by the High Court.

Bishop of Liverpool denies sexual assault and harassment allegations
Bishop of Liverpool denies sexual assault and harassment allegations

The Bishop of Liverpool, Dr John Perumbalath, has denied allegations of sexual assault and harassment broadcast by Channel 4 News on Tuesday night.

Charlie Sheen's daughter gets baptized, says Jesus saved her from depression
Charlie Sheen's daughter gets baptized, says Jesus saved her from depression

Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards' youngest daughter, Lola, recently got baptized and publicly declared Jesus as her Saviour, revealing He saved her from "battling severe anxiety" and gave her a "peace that makes no sense."

DRC church leaders call for peaceful resolution to intensifying conflict
DRC church leaders call for peaceful resolution to intensifying conflict

Christian leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have pledged to work towards peace and harmony between neighbours, following an intensification of violence in the east of the country.

Over 3 million children at risk as DRC rebels claim control of Goma
Over 3 million children at risk as DRC rebels claim control of Goma

Christian charity World Vision has called upon the international community to protect children and other vulnerable people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), following advances by the rebel M23 group.

Israel-Hezbollah war 'hell' for Lebanese Christians
Israel-Hezbollah war 'hell' for Lebanese Christians

"Every Christian here has thought about leaving the country."