Month-long prayer vigil for the nation gets underway
A month-long national prayer vigil kicked off this week with an invitation to Christians across the UK to begin 2026 by praying for spiritual renewal, unity and direction for the nation.
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Christian climate protesters charged over banner drop from Bath Abbey
Net Zero is a controversial topic both inside and outside the CoE.
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.
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.
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Christians react to US capture of Maduro
Some Christian leaders have been enthusiastic about US actions in Venezuela, while others have been more cautious.
Over 600 Catholic missionaries killed in last 25 years
Africa remains the deadliest place to be a Catholic missionary.
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.
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The pope that is remembered each year on December 31
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Nigerian government accused of being in denial about persecution of Christians
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Evangelical churches continue to grow across Spain
The number of evangelical churches in Spain is now near the 5,000 mark.
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.
Over 600 Catholic missionaries killed in last 25 years
Africa remains the deadliest place to be a Catholic missionary.
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.
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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.
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.
I love Jesus, but do I need church?
Don’t let fear, doubt, or even pride keep you on the sidelines.
Over 600 Catholic missionaries killed in last 25 years
Africa remains the deadliest place to be a Catholic missionary.
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.
9 prayers for 2026: Stepping into the New Year trusting God
A new year always brings a mixture of emotions. Some of us step into 2026 with excitement, others with uncertainty, grief or quiet weariness. Many carry hopes for change, healing, or fresh beginnings.
Mullally warns of the dangers of assisted suicide
A future archbishop and two past prime ministers all agree assisted suicide is dangerous.
Fire severely damages historic Amsterdam church on New Year’s Day
A major fire tore through one of Amsterdam’s best-known historic buildings in the early hours of New Year’s Day, seriously damaging the property and forcing people to leave nearby homes.
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.
Christians harassed, attacked all over India at Christmas
International Christian Concern reported more than 80 incidents in India, some of them violent, over Christmas.
Christian killings in Nigeria could double in 2026 if extremist threat is not dealt with - report
Already more Christians are killed for their faith in Nigeria than all other countries combined.
Church group praying after New Year's fire tragedy in Switzerland
The general secretary of the World Council of Churches said it was a "moment of unimaginable grief and sorrow" for Switzerland.
Two hundred years of the Brethren: who are they and what do they believe?
This year marks 200 years since the founding of the Brethren movement - one of several renewal movements to emerge from 1800 onwards.
Nigerian government accused of being in denial about persecution of Christians
How can thousands of slain Christians not be persecution?
Christmas was a mix of joy and hostility for Christians in India
India has witnessed a blend of joyful Christmas celebrations in many parts of the country, alongside reports of hate, hostility, and attacks on Christians this season, particularly in northern and central regions.
Turkey arrested 115 suspected ISIS members, thwarting Christmas and New Year plots against non-Muslims
Turkey has been relatively successful in preventing attacks since 2017.
The pope that is remembered each year on December 31
In many European countries, December 31, also known as New Year’s Eve, is better known as St Sylvester’s Day or simply Sylvester, named after a pope from the time of the Council of Nicaea. This is the story …
Danny Kruger: Britain should be 'confidently Christian'
Reform MP Danny Kruger has spoken of the need for Britain to once more assert itself as a country with a long and rich Christian Heritage.
Ringing in the New Year: A history of New Year traditions in the British Isles
To understand how New Year traditions came into existence – especially in the British Isles – is to explore a complex historic tapestry that is woven from ancient rites, calendrical reforms, and a common human desire to mark the passage of time, while reviewing the past and looking into the future.
The story of New Year’s resolutions
1 January is when people traditionally start the new year with a fresh resolution. This is the story …