Police drop criminal investigation into street preacher
A pastor has hailed a "win for free speech" after police dropped a criminal investigation into him over comments he made about Islam and transgender ideology while street preaching.
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Christians encouraged to be bold in public life
Christians were urged to continue “standing and speaking for Jesus” in workplaces, schools, politics and local communities.
Court case launched in support of DRC Christians
DRC forces believed the locals were sympathetic to M23 rebels.
Archbishop of Canterbury pledges solidarity with Britain's Jews
Antisemitic incidents have increased in frequency and deadliness.
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The Christian Church in mainland China since 1949
The history of the Christian Church in mainland China since 1949 is a story characterised by times of dramatic upheaval, near destruction and martyrdom, and unexpected revival.
Church of England releases prayer for national unity
Bishops in the Church of England have issued a prayer for unity in the UK that asks God's protection from "the perils of division and hatred".
Poll suggests quarter of British Christians are 'Christian nationalists'
Around a quarter of Christians in Britain identify as Christian nationalists or are sympathetic to its ideas
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Report warns of continued anti-Christian hostility across Europe during April
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Pastor Greg Locke's 20-year-old son dies from drug overdose
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Jonathan Fletcher found to have indecently assaulted man
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Seismic elections in the UK – the good, the bad and the ugly
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The Bohemian queen who was a catalyst for the English Reformation
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Christian Reform UK voters 'want their country back'
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IDF soldiers jailed for desecrating statue of Mary
It's not the first time IDF soldiers have been disrespectful of Christian sites.
Christians urge UN to keep human rights spotlight on Eritrea
Eritrea is sometimes called the "North Korea of Africa".
Cuban pastor's son at risk following months-long detention
The family has long been a target for Cuban authorities
Iraqi court rules in favour of Christian woman challenging Muslim religion status
A court in Iraq has delivered a favourable ruling for a young Christian woman seeking to change her officially registered religion from Islam to Christianity.
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The Christian Church in mainland China since 1949
The history of the Christian Church in mainland China since 1949 is a story characterised by times of dramatic upheaval, near destruction and martyrdom, and unexpected revival.
Poll suggests quarter of British Christians are 'Christian nationalists'
Around a quarter of Christians in Britain identify as Christian nationalists or are sympathetic to its ideas
Labour presses on with controversial plans to ban 'conversion therapy'
Critics of the plans fear that ordinary Christian practices will be criminalised.
Church of Scotland sees some signs of growth despite fall in membership
The Church is prioritising students in its plans for growth and renewal.
Let’s encourage our churches to support and pray for their elected representatives
Last week’s elections confirm that people have lost trust in both the system and the politicians - and the fragmentation that exists in British politics.
Calls for investigation into disappearance of Protestant missionary in southern Mexico
The 79-year-old Protestant missionary has been missing for more than six weeks.
After the elections, what next for Britain?
If the two-party system is indeed dead, as both Zack Polanski and Nigel Farage claim, it’s because members of these two parties have failed, promoting ideologies that are alien to the British character, and serving their own interests, rather than those of the people.
Controversial home education regulations come into effect
The law is not as intrusive as originally planned.
Seismic elections in the UK – the good, the bad and the ugly
I would suggest that, leaving out the hyperbole, these are the most significant elections since Maggie Thatcher was elected – or perhaps the Brexit referendum. What can Christians make of it all?
Christians among main victims of Islamist violence in eastern DRC
Christians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are facing escalating violence from an Islamic State-linked militant group accused of massacres, abductions and systematic terror attacks across villages and churches, according to a major new Amnesty International report.
‘Faith covenant’ has strengthened cooperation with local authorities, report finds
A “Faith Covenant” 10 years in the making has played a significant role in strengthening cooperation between faith communities and public authorities across the UK, particularly during times of crisis, an independent evaluation has concluded.
World Cup 2026 mission campaign aims to mobilise 10,000 churches
Evangelism and discipleship ministry Cru is hoping to mobilise 10,000 churches to spread the gospel during this summer’s World Cup taking place in the US, Canada and Mexico.
Can the Middle East learn how to respect religious freedom from Kurdistan?
Kurdistan "offers an example imperfect but meaningful of what coexistence can look like".
Many churches unconcerned about food ethics, survey suggests
A survey conducted on behalf of environmental charity Green Christian has suggested that only a minority of churches take into account ethical concerns when serving food and drink.
Jonathan Fletcher found to have indecently assaulted man
Fletcher was unable to stand trial due to dementia.
Christians among main victims of Islamist violence in eastern DRC
Christians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are facing escalating violence from an Islamic State-linked militant group accused of massacres, abductions and systematic terror attacks across villages and churches, according to a major new Amnesty International report.