Sir Brian Souter says the nation is 'seeing a rebirth of Christ-centred Christianity'
Sir Brian Souter, the founder of Stagecoach and Megabus, has spoken candidly about the role of Christian faith in business and his view that Britain’s increasingly secular culture may be giving rise to a renewed and more authentic form of Christianity.
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'Quiet revival' continues as Winchester sees Christmas surge
In some cases the numbers coming were double what was expected.
Youth café growth reflects increasing church engagement across Suffolk
A Thursday evening youth café in Ipswich is offering a snapshot of a wider story unfolding across Suffolk, as churches report encouraging growth in attendance, community engagement and outreach - particularly among children and young people.
Report reveals religious and political shifts in UK
Faith identity and ideology "are assuming a more significant role in shaping political allegiance, civic participation, and the wider culture", a new report has found.
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One couple’s mission to transform a slum community
Pastor John and his wife have spent the last decade working to break the cycle of spiritual and emotional poverty in a Vijayawada slum.
Christian lawyers who defended nurses over single-sex changing room celebrate court win
Andrea Williams, chief executive of the Christian Legal Centre, which supported the nurses, said, "Allowing a man into a female-only space because he claims to be a woman violates human dignity, common sense, the law of the land and biblical truth."
Remembering the first UN General Assembly at the Methodist Central Hall
In 1946, the nations of the world gathered at Methodist Central Hall in a war-ravaged London to seek peace and cooperation.
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Chin human rights group takes Myanmar junta to court over killings, rapes
The Chin have been badly treated throughout much of Myanmar's post-independence history.
Church of South India stages protest against anti-Christian descrimination
India has dropped a spot on the list of worldwide persecutors, but the situation remains much the same.
Greenland bishop urges calm in the face of US aggression
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Sir Brian Souter says the nation is 'seeing a rebirth of Christ-centred Christianity'
Sir Brian Souter, the founder of Stagecoach and Megabus, has spoken candidly about the role of Christian faith in business and his view that Britain’s increasingly secular culture may be giving rise to a renewed and more authentic form of Christianity.
UK abortion figures reach highest level on record as campaigners urge rethink of current law
The figures mark the highest annual total since the introduction of the Abortion Act in 1967.
Church of England ends Living in Love and Faith process
The Church of England's House of Bishops has announced it is bringing the Living in Love and Faith (LLF) process to a close.
Christian lawyers who defended nurses over single-sex changing room celebrate court win
Andrea Williams, chief executive of the Christian Legal Centre, which supported the nurses, said, "Allowing a man into a female-only space because he claims to be a woman violates human dignity, common sense, the law of the land and biblical truth."
India: one couple’s mission to transform a slum community
Pastor John and his wife have spent the last decade working to break the cycle of spiritual and emotional poverty in a Vijayawada slum.
North Korea is worst country in the world for Christian persecution, but Nigeria is the deadliest
The Open Doors World Watch List 2026 also finds that the number of Christians experiencing high levels of persecution for their faith has risen by 8 million in the last year.
'Quiet revival' continues as Winchester sees Christmas surge
In some cases the numbers coming were double what was expected.
Franklin Graham asks for prayers for US amid ICE tensions
The Rev Franklin Graham is calling on Americans to join him in a “time of prayer and repentance” this week, warning that “our nation is in trouble” amid a volatile political climate.
Trump warns he may conduct more strikes in Nigeria over attacks on Christians
Trump has suggested more US strikes may occur in the country.
Rose Docherty abortion buffer zone hearing delayed until February
The US State Department has taken an interest in the case.
Coalition of 13 aid agencies urge UK action as Sudan war reaches 1,000-day mark
Humanitarian organisations have renewed calls for urgent UK government intervention as the conflict in Sudan passes 1,000 days, warning that the country is now facing the biggest humanitarian crisis in the world.
Fulani herdsmen kill 13 Christians in central Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen arrived at midnight on Monday and shot four Christians who had been asleep in their homes.
Thousands of Christians killed or abducted for their faith in last two years - report
Three of the top five deadliest countries for Christians were in Africa, which remains the epicenter of systemic violence against them because of groups affiliated with the transnational jihadist Islamic State.
Christians plan rally against Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Organisers say they wish to send a message to the Scottish government.
Armenian PM accused of being Soviet-era dictator in attempt to control church
Relations between Pashinyan’s government and the Church have been strained since Pashinyan came to power following the “Velvet Revolution” in 2018.
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.
Christians welcome plans to crackdown on AI deepfake pornography
Elon Musk said the scandal was being used as an "excuse for censorship".
Geographer says evidence to support Noah’s Ark theory is inconclusive
A Turkish geographer has urged caution over recent media reports suggesting that pottery fragments discovered near a boat-shaped geological formation in eastern Turkey could confirm the existence of Noah’s Ark, saying the findings are preliminary and require further scientific study.
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".
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.