Australian church leaders stand in solidarity with Jewish community after Bondi Beach terrorist attack
Christian leaders in Australia have expressed their solidarity with the country's grief-stricken Jewish community after a deadly terrorist attack on Bondi Beach in Sydney on Sunday night.
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Large crowds join Tommy Robinson's Christmas carol service
The carol service passed off peacefully despite fears to the contrary.
New report uncovers spiritual priorities for Gen Z
Authenticity is key for Generation Z.
Controversial US bishop to give BBC Christmas message
The BBC has invited Bishop Mariann Budde, the US bishop who challenged President Donald Trump at an inauguration service in January, to give a Christmas message.
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The little-known history of the X in Xmas
Many Christians worry that writing “Xmas” crosses Christ out of Christmas, but the story of the X is an ancient, deeply rooted Christian custom. This is the story ….
A pogrom on Bondi Beach
Australia, once one of the safest countries in the world for Jews, has become one of the most dangerous.
Who was the historical King Herod?
At Christmas time we read about King Herod who ruled Judea at the time of Jesus’s birth, and he is the villain of many Nativity plays. But King Herod was a real historical character. This is the story …
ACNA panel recommends archbishop stand trial
The Board of Inquiry issued a short statement on Friday stating that there was “probable cause to present” ACNA Archbishop Steve Wood “for trial for violation of Canon 2 of this Title.”
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Pakistani Christian gives testimony of persecution in front of King Charles
Open Doors ranks Pakistan the 8th worst persecutor of Christians worldwide.
Ancient wall with possible King Herod link uncovered in Jerusalem
Jerusalem has been besieged many times in its long history.
Pastor shot dead outside home months after surviving earlier attack
Christian communities in Pakistan are grappling with shock and grief after the killing of the Rev Kamran Salamat, a Presbyterian pastor who was gunned down outside his home in Gujranwala on 5 December.
Zelensky meets Pope Leo XIV amid peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met Pope Leo XIV at his residence in Castel Gandolfo to discuss the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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A pogrom on Bondi Beach
Australia, once one of the safest countries in the world for Jews, has become one of the most dangerous.
Will Tommy Robinson put ‘Christ back into Christmas’?
Often described as ‘Far Right’, Robinson is seen as an unlikely standard bearer for Christianity.
Time capsule unearthed in ruins of fire-ravaged church
A long-forgotten time capsule has been uncovered in the charred remains of a landmark North Lanarkshire church, months after the building was destroyed in a deliberate fire.
What does Advent have to do with hope?
Atheists would have us believe that hope is futile, but Advent shows they are wrong.
New report uncovers spiritual priorities for Gen Z
Authenticity is key for Generation Z.
Suspended Christian nurse's hearing postponed at last minute
The hearing was postponed due to "unforeseen circumstances".
Winchester Cathedral announces its next dean
The Rev Canon Chris Palmer, currently serving as Canon Treasurer at Exeter Cathedral, has been appointed the next Dean of Winchester, Downing Street has announced.
'See No Evil' documentary to shine a light on John Smyth abuse
The documentary will air on Channel 4.
Labour's taxes threaten Christian schools, churches and vicarages
The Bishop of Manchester has called upon the government to exempt vicars from a new mansion tax.
Two slain in church shooting in southeast Nigeria
Some of kidnapped children in Niger state are released.
Hundreds of churches in Germany being targeted with vandalism and theft
The cost of the damage to both churches and chapels runs into hundreds of thousands of euros.
Scottish politicians recognise work of offshore industry chaplains
The offshore oil and gas industry can sometimes turn deadly.
MP calls for emergency meeting to end case against suspended Christian nurse
Shadow equalities minister, Claire Coutinho MP, has called for an end to the case against Christian nurse Jennifer Melle, who is facing disciplinary proceedings for misgendering a convicted paedophile.
Protecting girls and young women in the digital age
It’s a missional priority for us as Christian communities to have open discussions about both the benefits and downsides of being online.
Church of England bishops were right to halt same-sex blessing plans - Bishop of Winchester
The Bishop of Winchester has defended the recent decision of the House of Bishops to pause plans to introduce standalone same-sex blessing services.
CoE pioneers new church in Bournemouth housing estate
“There is a lot of need but there’s a beautiful community here as well, and there are people that are already making such a difference," said Rev Haycock, who is helping to plant the church.
Teacher fired after telling Muslim pupil Britain is a Christian country
The teacher was apparently sanctioned despite saying things that were "incontestably true".
2,000 Indian Christians protest ongoing discrimination
It's not been a good year for Christianity in India.
Hope that holds: How to gently walk with teenagers wrestling with life’s meaning
Whether you're a parent, mentor, youth leader or teacher, here are three ways we can show up for today’s youth.
Sudanese Archbishop warns of silent catastrophe as civil war intensifies
A senior Sudanese church leader has issued an urgent appeal for global action, warning that Sudan’s escalating civil war has created one of the world’s most overlooked humanitarian disasters.