What is Advent Sunday and why do churches mark it?
The fourth Sunday before Christmas is called Advent Sunday. It falls at the start of December, or sometimes as in 2025, at the end of November. In churches of many denominations, Advent marks the coming of the Christmas season. This is the story …
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Christian ethos in NI schools will be maintained, Education Minister promises after RE ruling
Some schools were concerned that they could not put on the traditional Nativity play after the UK Supreme Court ruling.
Nigerian president declares nationwide security emergency after repeated attacks on Christians
The security forces have so far failed to stem the violence.
Kidnapped Anglican priest dies in captivity in Nigeria
Amid a rash of mass kidnappings in Nigeria, an Anglican priest in Nigeria abducted along with his wife and daughter has died in captivity, leaders of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion announced on Wednesday.
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Government neutrality on assisted suicide in question after 'irregular' Lords move
Assisted suicide remains a highly controversial issue.
Who was St Andrew and why is he important?
30 November is St Andrew’s day. He was the brother of St Peter, the first of Jesus’s disciples, and later an Apostle. This is the story …
Sudanese refugee threatened to stab preacher at London’s Speakers’ Corner
A Sudanese refugee threatened to stab a Christian street preacher at Speakers' Corner in London earlier this year, a court has heard.
Christians to celebrate ‘the beautiful game’ at Wembley
The event is part of the Football Association’s strategy to use ‘the beautiful game’ to bring communities together.
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Mozambique crisis deepens as Christians killed and thousands displaced in new wave of extremist attacks
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National Trust asked to reconsider after filmmaker denied permission to film at Christian site
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Televangelist Benny Hinn and wife, Suzanne, finalize divorce for a second time
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WCC strengthens relations with official Chinese churches
The World Council of Churches (WCC) has expressed gratitude for a meeting with Christian organisations in China.
Spotlight falls on discrimination against Christians in Turkey as Pope visits
A report by the European Centre for Law and Justice documents the continuing difficulties faced by Turkey’s Christian minority.
Workshops attempt to eliminate endemic domestic violence in Egypt
One victim was told domestic violence was her cross to bear.
EU mission to review Pakistan’s human rights record
Rights activists urged the European Union to investigate widespread human rights violations in Pakistan, including persecution of religious minorities, ahead of a review starting Monday by a key EU mission monitoring the country’s eligibility for preferential trade terms.
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What is Advent Sunday and why do churches mark it?
The fourth Sunday before Christmas is called Advent Sunday. It falls at the start of December, or sometimes as in 2025, at the end of November. In churches of many denominations, Advent marks the coming of the Christmas season. This is the story …
Who was St Andrew and why is he important?
30 November is St Andrew’s day. He was the brother of St Peter, the first of Jesus’s disciples, and later an Apostle. This is the story …
Christianity under siege in the world’s oldest Christian nation
The government of the world’s oldest Christian nation, the first to raise the Cross above the crescent and the hammer and sickle alike, now persecutes its own clergy. The message is chilling: faith itself is a political crime in Armenia.
Baptists seek to reverse decline in minister numbers
Baptist leaders are exploring ways to encourage and increase the recruitment of church ministers, following a decline of nearly a quarter in the last decade.
Tribunal upholds new safeguarding complaint against David Tudor
A new complaint against disgraced priest David Tudor has been upheld by a Southwark Diocese tribunal.
The decades long exodus of Anglican clergy into Catholicism
Women priests and a papal visit in 2010 all helped ease the path to Rome.
Pro-life group: end of two-child benefit cap will save more unborn babies from abortion
The benefits cap may have been a factor in some women's decisions to have an abortion.
Kemi Badenoch suggests too much welfare is unchristian
Being charitable to others was not the same thing as imposing "compulsory taxation in order to pay welfare", she argued.
National Trust asked to reconsider after filmmaker denied permission to film at Christian site
The National Trust said it was looking into the matter.
Christian street preacher cleared in harassment case
A Christian street preacher who was accused of making Islamophobic comments to a Muslim family has been cleared of harassment charges.
Nigerian Christians 'under siege' from constant attacks
Mervyn Thomas said the US was right to redesignate Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” after an "unprecedented rise in insecurity".
Mozambique crisis deepens as Christians killed and thousands displaced in new wave of extremist attacks
At least four Christians were killed, including one who was beheaded, in recent attacks across Nampula province.
Rediscovering childlike faith in a grown-up world
Growing up may have complicated life, but it doesn’t have to suffocate your faith.
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.
Liberty University expands into Europe in response to growing secularism
"In the long term, secularism grows in Europe because we're not investing in teenagers and the next generation with Christian values," said Lucian Mustata, who is working with the university on its digital expansion into the region.
Budget: Christians welcome end of two-child benefits limit
Christians have responded positively to the announcement in the Budget on Wednesday that the two-child benefits cap is to be lifted from next April.
Mounting concerns at Israeli settler attacks on Christians
Britain’s oldest serving MP has criticised the Israeli government for failing to prevent violence and intimidation against Christians in the West Bank.
Government urged to support nation's historic churches
The Church of England is urging the government to step up financial support for historic churches and cathedrals after a new poll by Savanta found that many people use and appreciate them.
Archbishop of York denounces Israel's 'genocidal acts'
Support for Israel is a divisive topic among Christians, and has theological roots.
Televangelist Benny Hinn and wife, Suzanne, finalize divorce for a second time
More than a year after she filed for divorce from televangelist Benny Hinn, Suzanne Hinn's marriage to the popular faith-healer is now officially over for a second time in 46 years.