UN experts raise ‘grave concern’ over violence against Christian women and girls in Nigeria
UN experts have raised concerns over worsening violence and insecurity in Nigeria, warning that Christian women and girls are among those facing an elevated threat of killings, abduction, sexual violence and forced marriage.
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Iona Community objects to plan for huge offshore windfarm
Sacrilege or "vital green energy project"?
Afghan Christians at risk of 'genocide'
The Taliban appear divided over enforcing draconian apostasy laws at the expense of international acceptance.
Giles Fraser mixes God and gardening at Kew Gardens
Giles Fraser has been working on a new project that aims to combine the Gospel with the English love of gardening.
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Twenty African countries back charter affirming traditional marriage and opposition to abortion
Twenty African countries have endorsed a new charter affirming national sovereignty over issues including abortion, marriage and family policy, amid an ongoing debate over the influence of Western governments and international organisations on social policy across the continent.
Distinctive church with rare stained glass window awarded Grade II* listed status
A Catholic church in Greater Manchester known for its distinctive architecture and rare collection of stained glass has been awarded Grade II* listed status.
Andy Burnham and the archbishop who inspired his sense of social justice
Archbishop Derek Worlock appeared on the first ever edition of BBC Question Time.
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Global church body concerned for Armenian Church amid dispute with state
The Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC) has been engaged in a years long cold war with the Armenian government.
IDF closes off Christian village to 'protect' it from 'relentless' settler attacks
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have surrounded the only all-Christian village in the West Bank in an apparent move to protect the town from regular attacks by Israeli settlers.
Evangelicals seek to serve following Ceuta crisis
“Just imagine: in five or six hours, more than 70,000 people have entered your city, which has a population of 85,000. You’re left in shock," said a local pastor.
Seven Christians held incommunicado by China
The charges against those arrested have not been disclosed.
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Why are so few Britons willing to fight for their country?
The erosion of Christian faith and virtues may help explain why fewer Britons feel a duty to defend their country and its inheritance.
Twenty African countries back charter affirming traditional marriage and opposition to abortion
Twenty African countries have endorsed a new charter affirming national sovereignty over issues including abortion, marriage and family policy, amid an ongoing debate over the influence of Western governments and international organisations on social policy across the continent.
Why the Church should make the case for church weddings
The Church should be confident in explaining why getting married in church still matters.
Are churches missing out in the bitcoin boom?
Earlier this summer, a church on England’s south coast made headlines, when it declared it was going to accept bitcoin as donations.
Government cohabitation plans risk undermining marriage, Christian group warns
Had Taylor Swift and her former boyfriend been together under the government’s proposed system, Swift could potentially have been on the hook for tens of millions of dollars.
Welsh Christians launch the Gospels in Pembrokeshire dialect
A translation of the four Gospels into the Welsh dialect spoken in north Pembrokeshire has been launched at one of Wales’ largest cultural events. This is the story …
Bishop calls on Andy Burnham to help free Jimmy Lai
Jimmy Lai turned to Christ during the uncertain period following the handover of Hong Kong to China.
Portsmouth Cathedral secures funding for urgent belfry conservation work
Portsmouth Cathedral has reached its fundraising goal to restore its historic belfry, paving the way for conservation work to begin next month.
Remote consultations increasingly routine in Ireland's abortion services
A new study has found that remote consultations are becoming a routine part of early medical abortion services in the Republic of Ireland, prompting renewed debate over safety and regulation.
Assisted suicide bill could lead to closure of care homes and hospices
Care homes could be forced to choose between helping their patients to die or closing down.
World’s tallest statue of Jesus planned in Armenia
A business tycoon with political ambitions is planning to build the world’s tallest statue of Jesus Christ in his home country of Armenia.
The midsummer election that’s no laughing matter
Clacton deserves better than simply becoming a midsummer distraction.
Project Spire 'risks politicising and disunifying the church'
Is the debate over slavery reparations putting off potential members of the Church of England?
AI has an 'impersonation problem', American Bible Society warns
The “impersonation problem is already here, not coming,” says Bryce Allison, chief technology officer at the American Bible Society.
Why 'sorry' is the beginning of divine healing
Saying “sorry” is one of the simplest things we do with words, yet it carries a moral weight that is anything but simple.
Over 100 women received post-abortion counselling in Ireland in early 2026
Over 100 women accessed state-funded post-abortion counselling services in Ireland during the first three months of 2026.
Haitian bishop warns gangs are targeting Church as violence forces parish closures
“We keep praying, singing and dancing,” says one local bishop despite the daily threat of violence.
Nigeria risks losing major US aid package over Christian persecution concerns
Nigeria could lose access to a significant share of a new United States health and humanitarian assistance package unless it demonstrates progress in tackling violence against Christians, according to a bilateral agreement between Washington and Abuja.
£650,000 appeal launched to save two crumbling churches
A generous donor has agreed to match every donation up to a value of half a million pounds.
Jen Hatmaker says she no longer believes in Hell
Jen Hatmaker, a prominent progressive Christian influencer and bestselling author who quit attending church last year, now says she no longer believes in Hell.