Open letter demands Nigerian government do more to end persecution and violence
Nigerians have had enough of the government's failure to stop the endless violence.
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18 church leaders arrested in China as part of crackdown
Christians in China have long faced harassment from the authorities.
New Barna study reveals how family life is being re-written in modern America
While fewer Americans are married than in previous generations, the desire to wed has not disappeared - even as divorce, cohabitation and remarriage are reshaping family life, a study suggests.
Marriage Foundation warns decline in weddings reflects lingering impact of Covid lockdowns
The Marriage Foundation has voiced concern over newly released figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which show a 9% fall in heterosexual marriages in England and Wales during 2023.
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Church historian highlights challenges and opportunities for evangelicalism in a changing world
A leading church historian has warned that the public image of evangelicals is being distorted by US politics, even as the movement experiences rapid growth and renewed vitality across the Global South.
The triumph of Christianity over the Viking raiders
The Anglo-Saxon Church to negotiate a way forward in a context which, at one time, would have seemed disastrous.
Charter launched to protect street preachers from arrest
A new 'Street Preacher's Charter' has been launched in Parliament after a succession of fines and arrests involving pastors, some of which have led to hefty compensation payouts from police.
International community urged to intervene in Sudan as cycle of civil war continues
Most of Sudan's post-independence history has been marred by civil war.
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Calls for prayer as court hears sacked chaplain's appeal
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UK Supreme Court rules Religious Education in Northern Ireland unlawful
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Terrorist attack on church-run clinic in eastern DRC leaves dozens dead
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Over 2,000 anti-Christian hate crimes reported across Europe in 2024
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Rapper Nicki Minaj speaks up for Nigeria's Christians amid relentless attacks
“In Nigeria, Christians are being targeted, driven from their homes and killed," she said.
18 church leaders arrested in China as part of crackdown
Christians in China have long faced harassment from the authorities.
Three attacks in three days against Christians in Nigeria
Christmas is coming, and with it the possibility of more massacres.
Hindus attempt to prevent burial of Christian man
Hindu nationalists refused to let a Christian man be buried in his ancestral village.
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Church historian highlights challenges and opportunities for evangelicalism in a changing world
A leading church historian has warned that the public image of evangelicals is being distorted by US politics, even as the movement experiences rapid growth and renewed vitality across the Global South.
Christians invited to start 2026 in prayer for the nation
A nationwide prayer initiative involving thousands of churches and Christians is set to take place at the start of the New Year.
Who was St Edmund the Martyr and why do we remember him?
20 November is St Edmund’s Day, celebrating the king and martyr who was once the patron saint of England. This is his story.
Calls for prayer as court hears sacked chaplain's appeal
Christians are being asked to pray as the Employment Appeal Tribunal hears the case of sacked chaplain Rev Dr Bernard Randall.
Marriage Foundation warns decline in weddings reflects lingering impact of Covid lockdowns
The Marriage Foundation has voiced concern over newly released figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which show a 9% fall in heterosexual marriages in England and Wales during 2023.
Russian courts ban more Baptist churches in continued crackdown
Russian courts have banned three more Baptist churches affiliated with the Council of Churches Baptists in the southern region of Krasnodar amid an ongoing crackdown on unregistered congregations across the country.
The gift of fellowship in building one body in Christ
There’s a saying that a lone coal grows dim, but coals heaped together glow red-hot. The same could be said of the Church.
UK Supreme Court rules Religious Education in Northern Ireland unlawful
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the current approach to Religious Education and collective worship in Northern Ireland schools breaches human rights and is unlawful.
What is really preventing peace between Israel and the Palestinians?
There is a major roadblock on the way to peace but it's not what many of our church leaders think it is.
King Charles donates £50,000 toward roof repairs at late Queen’s cherished Norfolk church
King Charles has personally stepped in to support restoration work at a historic Norfolk church long treasured by his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Islamist protest in Uganda leaves five Christians dead
Five Christians were killed and 44 others injured on 4 November after an Islamist leader incited Muslims to attack Christians over pork sales near a mosque in Yumbe, northern Uganda, sources said.
Evangelicals offer praise for Armenia PM after he recites Bible at prayer breakfast amid church tensions
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, under criticism from rights groups over his government's treatment of senior clergy from Armenia's national church, received strong praise from American and British Evangelical leaders after highlighting his record at the country's first national prayer breakfast on Saturday.
European court accused of overreach after ruling against Poland in disability abortion case
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has come under criticism after ruling against Poland in a case concerning abortion on the grounds of disability.
Terrorist attack on church-run clinic in eastern DRC leaves dozens dead
A late-night assault on a Catholic health facility in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo has left around 20 civilians dead.
Who was St Margaret of Scotland and why is she important?
16 November is the day when people remember St Margaret of Scotland. She was born in Hungary and became Queen of Scotland, where she restored the religious life of the country. This is her story …
Lessons from Old Testament figures: Joshua
The same God who led Joshua still leads you today.
Veteran theologian John Lennox reflects on ageing, legacy and the hope that endures
In a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation, renowned lay theologian and apologist John Lennox has provided a striking reflection on ageing, spiritual resilience, and what it truly means to “finish well.”
Hollywood stars Cate Blanchett and Spike Lee meet Pope
Pope Leo XIV welcomed a group of Hollywood luminaries to the Vatican on Saturday, including Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett and director Spike Lee.
Charity Commission tells Archbishops’ Council it 'must rapidly accelerate' safeguarding reforms
The Church of England is not moving fast enough to implement promised safeguarding improvements, the Charity Commission has said.
Scottish government urged to reject 'extreme' abortion up to birth proposals
Christian and pro-life groups are calling on the Scottish government to reject "extreme" proposals to allow abortion up to birth.