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Combatting unhealthy fear
Combatting unhealthy fear

The only way to combat unhealthy fear is with healthy fear.

Faith on the shore: Churches take worship and witness to the beach
Faith on the shore: Churches take worship and witness to the beach

“We decided we that we weren’t going to do church in the church building, we were going to be church out on the beach, talking to anyone and everyone who comes by and sharing faith."

Israeli archaeologists discover ancient Samaritan agricultural estate
Israeli archaeologists discover ancient Samaritan agricultural estate

The agricultural estate is believed to have existed for about 400 years from around the 4th to 7th centuries AD, during Roman and Byzantine rule.

Doctors in Canada propose euthanasia for babies with disabilities
Doctors in Canada propose euthanasia for babies with disabilities

Doctors in Canada have said euthanasia for newborn babies who are born with disabilities “may be an appropriate treatment”, as concerns grow about the expansion of Canada’s euthanasia and assisted suicide programme.

‘There is no such thing as the evangelical’ - researchers say movement’s centre has shifted to Global South
‘There is no such thing as the evangelical’ - researchers say movement’s centre has shifted to Global South

“Christianity and evangelicalism look fundamentally different than they did a generation ago."

March for Life UK enjoys record turnout as over 10,000 stand for the unborn in London
March for Life UK enjoys record turnout as over 10,000 stand for the unborn in London

Thousands of people from across the UK came together to be a powerful voice for the unborn at the March for Life in London on Saturday. 

A third of American Christians don't believe they're sinners
A third of American Christians don't believe they're sinners

“If we no longer see sin, how can we understand our need for a Saviour?” said Dr George Barna, responding to the research.

Late teen becomes Catholic Church’s first millennial saint
Late teen becomes Catholic Church’s first millennial saint

A 15-year-old Italian boy who loved video games and coding will be declared a saint this Sunday, becoming the Catholic Church’s first millennial to receive the title.

From rock bottom to ring redemption: How born-again Ben found new life in church boxing 
From rock bottom to ring redemption: How born-again Ben found new life in church boxing 

Ben Cookson's philosophy is simple: faith, fitness, and fellowship can go hand in hand.

Who was St Cuthberga and why is she important?
Who was St Cuthberga and why is she important?

Cuthberga was a former Anglo-Saxon Queen turned religious leader, who was a woman of deep faith and learning who died 1,300 years ago.  This is her story …

Scotland's assisted suicide laws discriminate against the disabled, says senior lawyer
Scotland's assisted suicide laws discriminate against the disabled, says senior lawyer

Proponents of assisted suicide often bolster their case by pointing to proposed safeguards that would protect the vulnerable, however these have been described as “inadequate” by one legal expert.

Chris Brain to face retrial for outstanding charges
Chris Brain to face retrial for outstanding charges

One woman claimed she had been assaulted after helping families to identify victims of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster.

Pope prays for victims of Lisbon funicular tragedy
Pope prays for victims of Lisbon funicular tragedy

The Pope expressed his “heartfelt condolences” to the bereaved families.

Many religious 'nones' pray and believe in an afterlife
Many religious 'nones' pray and believe in an afterlife

"I'm spiritual, not religious" does indeed appear to be a genuine demographic, according to the most current global data.

Bishop of Oxford challenges Farage on migration
Bishop of Oxford challenges Farage on migration

The Bishop of Oxford has published an open letter to Nigel Farage, criticising the Reform UK leader’s plans to overhaul Britain’s immigration system and accusing him of stoking fear. 

Indian state sanctions life in prison for converting people to Christianity
Indian state sanctions life in prison for converting people to Christianity

In practice anti-conversion laws are used to prevent people from leaving Hinduism.