News
Pastor suffers traumatic brain injury after torture in Kyrgyzstan prison
A pastor who has been tortured in a prison in Kyrgyzstan, according to U.N. special rapporteurs, has since suffered traumatic brain injuries that have left him cognitively impaired, according to Forum 18, a news site dedicated to reporting human rights and religious freedom violations worldwide.
Bishops join calls for end to two child benefit cap
The Church of England has long opposed the scheme.
The Australian Christian Lobby warns against ‘dangerous’ cult laws in Victoria
The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) has voiced strong opposition to potential new Victorian laws designed to protect people from coercive control within cults, arguing that such measures could inadvertently target legitimate faith communities.
TD Jakes voluntarily dismisses defamation lawsuit against man who accused him of sexual assault
After nearly a year of duelling filings and a failed effort to recover more than $76,000 in legal fees, Bishop TD Jakes has voluntarily dismissed a defamation lawsuit against ex-pastor-turned-registered sex offender Duane Youngblood, who accused Jakes of sexually assaulting him 40 years ago.
Archbishop of York calls on government to preserve 'lifeline' for historic churches
Gordon Brown's 20-year-old scheme has been a "lifeline" for churches, the Archbishop said.
British teenagers increasingly unhappy, research shows
The Good Childhood Report 2025 found that nine per cent of 10 to 17 year olds are unhappy with their lives.
Church leaders call on Russia to return Ukrainian children
The forced transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia was described as a “deep wound inflicted upon the image of God".
Nearly 40% of Gen Z women identify as atheist, agnostic or have no faith - Barna
As they grapple with a profound disconnection from their parents and older adults in general, nearly 40% of young adult women in Generation Z — those born between 1999 and 2015 — now identify as religiously unaffiliated, according to new data released by Barna Research.
Cultivating the fruits of the Spirit: peace in the chaos
Continuing our journey through the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23), we now turn to another precious gift — peace.
Nordic Catholic Church offers 'refuge' to conservative Anglicans in Church of England
The fallout from the appointment of a woman with liberal values as Archbishop of Canterbury continues.
'Disillusionment with false promises' is driving Quiet Revival, says retired bishop
Modern society has "failed to provide lasting meaning", said the former Bishop of Woolwich, Michael Marshall.
Syria church leader who survived kidnapping and imprisonment by ISIS receives prestigious award
Archbishop Mourad was held by ISIS for five months.
Priest honours sacrifice of unknown British and German WWI soldiers buried together after over a century missing
"This burial serves as a reminder that our highest calling is not victory in conflict, but harmony in love."
Anti-Christian hate crimes across Europe are being downplayed or overlooked - report
Converts from Islam to Christianity were found to be in particular danger.
German bishops warn of surge in church attacks
The German Bishops’ Conference has raised alarm over a sharp increase in the frequency and severity of vandalism and desecration of churches.
Critics: Justin Welby partially to blame for Gafcon schism
There is now a Global Anglican Communion as well as the Anglican Communion.