Bible sales surge to record levels among Gen Z on both sides of the Atlantic
HarperCollins said increased Bible sales were a sign that people are not just buying them but "actually trying to read them and understand them and then apply them to their lives".
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Christians plan rally against Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Organisers say they wish to send a message to the Scottish government.
Safeguarding complaint against Sarah Mullally dismissed
The Archbishop of York has decided not to take further action against Dame Sarah Mullally in relation to a safeguarding complaint made against her.
Christian Climate Action protesters plead not guilty
“I want to be judged by the morality of my actions, not by the legality of my actions.”
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Church leaders speak out against abortion clinic buffer zones after Scottish grandmother charged
“It cannot be a crime to give our voice and our prayers to the unborn," Catholic bishops in Scotland have said.
The Church of England and Living in Love and Faith: where have we got to?
It is clear to anyone who has been following the LLF process that it is in disarray.
Philip Yancey and a heartbroken reflection on grace, failure and restoration
This painful chapter reminds us of one of the hardest truths Christians must face: even after receiving God’s free, unearned grace, we remain vulnerable to sin.
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42 Christian and Muslim men executed by bandits in Nigeria, women and children abducted
Nigeria greeted the New Year with yet more violence by militants, with 50 people killed in a number of attacks that took place between 28 December and 3 January in the Middle Belt region.
Donnie McClurkin denies rape claims from former parishioner
Popular gospel singer and pastor Donnie McClurkin said recent claims of rape and sexual assault from a man who served as a personal assistant at his church are “contrived and untrue." Believing he “will be vindicated," he asked for prayers for his accuser.
Over 600 Catholic missionaries killed in last 25 years
Africa remains the deadliest place to be a Catholic missionary.
Syrians are 'tired' after years of war and hardship, says nun
The civil war may be over, but the violence continues.
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Why Bear Grylls is wrong about organised religion
What Bear Grylls says about "religion" and going to church may sound persuasive, but it simply isn’t true.
Philip Yancey and a heartbroken reflection on grace, failure and restoration
This painful chapter reminds us of one of the hardest truths Christians must face: even after receiving God’s free, unearned grace, we remain vulnerable to sin.
The Church of England and Living in Love and Faith: where have we got to?
It is clear to anyone who has been following the LLF process that it is in disarray.
Christians Against Poverty launch post-Christmas debt campaign
Christmas is over and it's now back to reality for many families.
Epiphany: where in the Orient did the wise men come from?
Many people associate the wise men with Christmas, but January 6 is traditionally the day in the Church calendar that commemorates their visit to the baby Jesus.
The secret to true and lasting change
True and lasting change is possible - though perhaps not in the way we’ve been taught to pursue it.
Churches urged to support alcohol-free January as millions sign up nationwide
Churches across the UK are being encouraged to actively support Dry January this New Year, as millions of people commit to a month without alcohol.
Calls for protection of Colombian religious leaders after another pastor is murdered
José Otoniel Ortega is not the first Colombian pastor to be murdered by unknown gunmen.
Donnie McClurkin denies rape claims from former parishioner
Popular gospel singer and pastor Donnie McClurkin said recent claims of rape and sexual assault from a man who served as a personal assistant at his church are “contrived and untrue." Believing he “will be vindicated," he asked for prayers for his accuser.
Church community projects linked to falling antisocial behaviour and crime
A Croydon council estate once known locally for disorder and intimidation has seen markedly better trends in crime and antisocial behaviour over the past decade, with a new study suggesting sustained church-led community projects played a significant role.
Christian climate protesters charged over banner drop from Bath Abbey
Net Zero is a controversial topic both inside and outside the CoE.
Over a million Australians attend church each week - study
New national data suggests Australia’s churches are continuing a gradual recovery in weekly attendance following the COVID-19 pandemic, while still falling short of levels seen at the turn of the millennium.
Philip Yancey steps down from ministry after revealing long-term affair
Renowned Christian author Philip Yancey has announced that he will withdraw from public ministry, following the revelation of a long-term extramarital affair.
Abortion was leading cause of death worldwide in 2025
More than 73 million abortions were performed worldwide in 2025, making abortion the leading cause of death last year. The figure draws on World Health Organization estimates compiled by the global data-tracking platform Worldometers.
Drone strike on Christmas Day killed Christians in Sudan
A Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) drone strike on Dec. 25 killed at least 11 Christians on their way to Christmas celebrations in South Kordofan state, Sudan, sources said.
A Christian approach to taxation
Although Christians should accept that governments have a right to raise taxes and Christians have an obligation to pay them, this does not mean that Christians should approve of all forms of taxation that governments may decide to impose.
Christian organisations caught up in Israeli aid agency ban
Israel is preventing 37 aid groups from operating in Gaza unless they comply with controversial guidelines that critics say would put Palestinian staff at risk.
Rwanda’s president on the defensive over church closures
Rwandan President Paul Kagame defended the government's forced closure of Evangelical churches, accusing them of being a “den of bandits” led by deceptive relics of colonialism.
Netanyahu pledges support for persecuted Christians
In an apparent attempt to bolster weakening US public support for Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu has said that he will join American efforts to protect persecuted Christians around the world.
Concerns Canada may criminalise quoting Scripture
The Christian Institute has warned that planned changes to hate speech laws in Canada could lead to the criminalisation of quoting Scripture.