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Young men are demoralised, not apathetic, says report
Young men are demoralised, not apathetic, says report

A new report is challenging familiar assumptions about the struggles facing young men, arguing that the problem is better understood as discouragement than indifference.

'We want this nightmare to end' - Lebanese civilians fear for safety
'We want this nightmare to end' - Lebanese civilians fear for safety

Israeli strikes have compounded the hardship resulting from years of economic instability.

Trump deletes Christ-like AI image after backlash
Trump deletes Christ-like AI image after backlash

Trump blamed “the fake news” for alleging that the image compared him to Jesus.

Pastor charged after man dies during paddling pool baptism
Pastor charged after man dies during paddling pool baptism

The pastor has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter.

Care Not Killing urges supporters to kill off assisted suicide at upcoming elections
Care Not Killing urges supporters to kill off assisted suicide at upcoming elections

Lord Falconer is in his seventh attempt to get assisted suicide on the books.

Pope and Trump trade criticism amid escalating Iran war tensions
Pope and Trump trade criticism amid escalating Iran war tensions

The row escalated further when Mr Trump shared an AI-generated image depicting himself as a Christ-like figure healing a sick person.

NHS Trust settles with Christian nurse suspended in trans row
NHS Trust settles with Christian nurse suspended in trans row

A Christian nurse who was suspended for 10 months after allegedly misgendering a transgender patient has received a settlement from the NHS. 

Fulani terrorists kill 20 Christians in Nigeria's Plateau State
Fulani terrorists kill 20 Christians in Nigeria's Plateau State

Gunmen described as “Fulani terrorists” raided a village in central Nigeria on Thursday night and killed at least 20 Christians, area residents said.

New ‘Tyndale Trail’ launched to mark 500 years of English New Testament
New ‘Tyndale Trail’ launched to mark 500 years of English New Testament

A new long-distance walking trail tracing the life of Bible translator William Tyndale has been launched in south-west England, as part of commemorations marking 500 years since his groundbreaking English New Testament.

Russia and Ukraine agree to temporary Orthodox Easter truce
Russia and Ukraine agree to temporary Orthodox Easter truce

In the Orthodox calendar, Easter falls one week after the date celebrated in western Europe.

Bishop urges people of Britain to stand up for Christian truth
Bishop urges people of Britain to stand up for Christian truth

It follows an earlier open letter addressed to King Charles, calling upon him to defend Christianity in line with his titles of Supreme Governor of the Church of England and "Defender of the Faith".

Religion is often left unspoken in the workplace despite widespread faith identity, research finds
Religion is often left unspoken in the workplace despite widespread faith identity, research finds

Fifteen per cent of UK employees with a faith say they have experienced religious discrimination in the workplace.

Fundraising Regulator reminds churches that collections are subject to code of practice
Fundraising Regulator reminds churches that collections are subject to code of practice

Churches can breach the code even when acting in good faith.

Stress Awareness Month: how to find peace in a restless world
Stress Awareness Month: how to find peace in a restless world

While stress may not disappear completely, it can be managed and even reduced. Here is some biblically grounded advice that can help bring peace and perspective in the midst of stress.

How the Moon sets the religious calendar
How the Moon sets the religious calendar

Mankind has always been drawn to look at the moon. The Moon’s creation was explained in the book of Genesis and it plays a vital role in setting the dates of religious festivals. This is the story …

CoE's interfaith bishop welcomes decision to bar Kanye West from Britain
CoE's interfaith bishop welcomes decision to bar Kanye West from Britain

The Bishop of Willesden said that cultural expression must "not amplify fear or legitimise prejudice".