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Yemen is key funding hub for Islamic State attacks on Christians - report
Yemen is key funding hub for Islamic State attacks on Christians - report

The report warns that Christians are seen as a particular target by the Islamic State. 

8 killed in attack on church in Jordan
8 killed in attack on church in Jordan

In response to the shooting, Church leaders vowed that Christians will not be driven from their homeland.

Canada turns abandoned historic church into tourism hub
Canada turns abandoned historic church into tourism hub

Worship is not on the menu, it seems.

‘The UK is a mission field’ - churches encouraged to embrace cross-cultural mission on their doorstep
‘The UK is a mission field’ - churches encouraged to embrace cross-cultural mission on their doorstep

Churches are being encouraged to embrace cross-cultural mission on their own doorstep by building relationships with people of different backgrounds and generations who may have little or no contact with Christianity.

Polish Parliament votes to liberalise abortion laws
Polish Parliament votes to liberalise abortion laws

Polish abortion laws would remain among the toughest in Europe, but a direction of travel could be established.

Nationalism is a discipleship challenge, say Christian leaders
Nationalism is a discipleship challenge, say Christian leaders

The growth of nationalism is raising important questions about how churches disciple the people in their pews, a panel of Christian leaders told the Church Resources Exhibition 2026.

Isle of Man assisted suicide bill receives Royal Assent
Isle of Man assisted suicide bill receives Royal Assent

Although approved, assisted suicides will not be happening on the Isle of Man any time soon.

Pro-life groups look at Australia's assisted suicide experience with concern
Pro-life groups look at Australia's assisted suicide experience with concern

A report suggests that a nine-day waiting period is often bypassed.

Wells Cathedral declared Britain's most beautiful building
Wells Cathedral declared Britain's most beautiful building

Time Out magazine rated the cathedral Britain's most beautiful building.

Christian group calls for ban on pimping websites
Christian group calls for ban on pimping websites

Naughty ads in phone boxes have largely been superseded by online facilitation but the risks to the women involved remain the same.

Report shows the benefits of affordable food clubs
Report shows the benefits of affordable food clubs

Affordable food clubs provide more than just food.

Christian groups say proposed conversion therapy ban amounts to censorship
Christian groups say proposed conversion therapy ban amounts to censorship

Simon Calvert, Deputy Director of The Christian Institute, said the proposed bill was “one of the most troubling attempts at of censorship we’ve seen”. 

Research suggests married mothers are happier
Research suggests married mothers are happier

New research has suggested that married mothers report significantly higher levels of happiness than those who are single or unmarried.

Priest dies after cross falls on him during livestreamed Mass
Priest dies after cross falls on him during livestreamed Mass

A priest in Guayaquil, Ecuador, has died after a crucifix fell on him during an evening Mass on Saturday. 

Christians remember Aberfan disaster 60 years on
Christians remember Aberfan disaster 60 years on

It was described by one individual as "the ministry of tears".