Bible sales grew in 2025, data shows
Strong sales in trivia, quiz books and religious titles highlight "sustained demand for escapism and insight", says NielsenIQ.
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Christians lament government's new Islamophobia definition
“The positives are relative to how bad it could have been."
Medical professionals warn Scotland against voting for assisted suicide
A host of medical bodies, as well as church leaders, have publicly opposed assisted suicide.
Two more Christians confirmed killed in Iran protests
A total of 19 Christians have been confirmed dead as a result of a crackdown on anti-government protests.
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How Christians should respond when senior public figures are arrested
The first thing Christians must do is uphold the principle of 'innocent until proven guilty'.
'Almost 400 million Christians worldwide face persecution or violence,' Holy See warns
Christians remain the most persecuted religious group globally, the Holy See’s representative to the United Nations in Geneva has warned, urging governments to strengthen protections for freedom of religion.
Tom Holland appointed Bede Librarian at Durham Cathedral
Holland said he was honoured to take up the role.
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Why the world needs more women like Dullari
In the UK, gender equality conversations often focus on pay gaps or female representation in leadership, but in Nepal the struggle is far more basic. It is whether a girl can go to school, whether a woman can seek medical care without permission from her husband, and whether she can live in her own home without fear.
'Almost 400 million Christians worldwide face persecution or violence,' Holy See warns
Christians remain the most persecuted religious group globally, the Holy See’s representative to the United Nations in Geneva has warned, urging governments to strengthen protections for freedom of religion.
Francis Chan apologises for past endorsements of fallen ministry leaders
Pastor and New York Times–bestselling author Francis Chan has issued a public apology acknowledging that his past endorsements of Mike Bickle and other Christian leaders who were later disgraced by scandal contributed to confusion, hurt and broken trust within the Church.
Fresh drive to reach 100,000 girls with anti-trafficking programme
An international charity has committed to reaching 100,000 girls worldwide who are at risk of human trafficking.
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Christians lament government's new Islamophobia definition
“The positives are relative to how bad it could have been."Christian commentators have reacted with dismay to the government’s newly announced definition of “anti-Muslim hostility”, formerly known as “Islamophobia”.
Tom Holland appointed Bede Librarian at Durham Cathedral
Holland said he was honoured to take up the role.
How Christians should respond when senior public figures are arrested
The first thing Christians must do is uphold the principle of 'innocent until proven guilty'.
Bible sales grew in 2025, data shows
Strong sales in trivia, quiz books and religious titles highlight "sustained demand for escapism and insight", says NielsenIQ.
House of Lords votes to close online porn 'loopholes'
The Online Safety Act may have reduced online pornography, but may also have been used to stifle free speech.
'Circle that never ends': 9 million face serial job rejection in UK, causing a self-esteem crisis - report
Some 9 million UK adults have been turned down for 10 or more jobs in the past year, as a new report warns of a growing rejection cycle that is damaging confidence, mental health and long-term employment prospects.
Keeping peace: loving the enemy to the end
Lent invites us to slow down long enough to look again at how Christ loved.
Faith communities generate £250m annually for Welsh economy - report
Faith communities across Wales are delivering social action worth at least £250m a year while playing a vital role in addressing poverty, loneliness and mental health pressures.
House of Lords urged to back abolition of non-crime hate incidents
The House of Lords is being urged to vote in favour of abolishing controversial non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs).
Iraqi Christian complex hit by suspected Iranian drone attack
A local church leader said the latest Middle East conflict would once again prompt the region's Christians to ask themselves whether they should stay or go.
The story of the Bible’s female leaders
8 March is International Women’s Day. In the Bible we can read about the roles that many women played in leadership and ministry. This is the story …
Assisted suicide is wrong but even more so in a care crisis
For all the cries of care and compassion, a significant number of people exist who want to see this Bill become law for truly grotesque and utilitarian reasons. We cannot let them win.
BBC ignorant of religion, says Archbishop of York
The BBC suffers from an “appalling lack of religious literacy”, the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has said.
More anti-Christian hate crimes across Europe
The true extent of anti-Christian hate crimes remains unclear as cases are not always reported.
Why MSPs must reject assisted suicide
Scotland stands at a pivotal moment, writes Anthony Horan.
Gafcon elects council instead of figurehead to rival Archbishop of Canterbury
The Gafcon movement had been widely expected to appoint a primus but has instead chosen a "conciliar structure".
Orthodox Anglicans pursue path of 'principled disengagement' from Canterbury-led Communion
The Gafcon movement has declared itself to be the true Anglican Communion as it continues its shift away from the historic instruments of communion under the spiritual leadership of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Concerns raised that government grooming gang inquiry will ignore Islam
"I grew up a Christian .. it was just used as a way to break me down, as in ‘Where is your God now? Why has your God forsaken you?” said one rape gang survivor.
UN rights panel hears concerns about discrimination against Christians in Europe
Christians in Europe are threatened by Islamist violence and government restrictions.
Poll finds majority support legal protection for unborn babies with heartbeat
A pro-life organisation is urging the UK government to introduce new legal protections for unborn babies with detectable heartbeats.