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Global Christianity faces major challenges in 2026 despite signs of growth, new report finds
A new global study has highlighted fresh developments affecting Christianity worldwide, with researchers pointing to demographic shifts, persecution and urbanisation as some of the key areas of focus for church leaders.
Anxious wait for pastor prosecuted for preaching outside hospital
A retired pastor who was prosecuted after preaching a sermon outside a hospital in Northern Ireland faces an anxious wait to find out the verdict in his case.
Why Raye is right to choose a Bible app over Instagram
In a world obsessed with being seen, heard and validated online, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Raye has made a refreshingly countercultural decision: stepping away from social media and leaning into Scripture instead.
Over 10,000 sign petition in support of church fighting outreach ban
The church has the support of Reform leader Nigel Farage.
Christian private school blames Labour's VAT raid as it weighs up closure
Labour's policy has been described as "ideological vandalism".
High Court overturns conviction of Christian man who emailed abortion images to police
A High Court judge has overturned the conviction of a pro-life campaigner who sent graphic images of abortion to the police and local officials.
Assisted suicide bill runs out of time as safeguarding concerns go unanswered
Time's up for Kim Leadbeater's assisted suicide bill after it failed to clear the House of Lords.
MPs appear to be turning against assisted suicide bill
MPs who previously voted for assisted suicide appear to be turning against it.
London College of Bishops denounces antisemitic incidents
The London College of Bishops has said it “unequivocally” condemns a number of apparently antisemitic attacks aimed at synagogues, charities and shops.
The media mandate: How wise use of communication can strengthen the Christian church
As the Church tries to make sense of AI and all the media tools at its disposal, it must ask not merely what gains attention, but what honours Christ, writes Duncan Williams.
Church of Scotland to consider apology for alleged slavery links
The Church of Scotland’s General Assembly will next month consider a report detailing historic links to the transatlantic slave trade and proposals for an official institutional apology.
Pope Leo XIV listed among Time’s 2026 100 most influential people
Pope Leo XIV has been included in Time magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, marking another milestone in the early months of his historic papacy.
The backstory to St George and his flag
23 April marks St George’s Day, which often passes unnoticed. But who was St George and why is he England's patron saint? This is the story …
Baroness Scotland urges people of all faiths to support religious freedom
Two thirds of people worldwide are believed to live in countries with no, or limited, religious freedom.
Council accused of 'unprecedented' use of powers to silence gospel preaching
Bread of Life Community Church is challenging the council's legally binding Community Protection Notice in court.
Government under fire for incentivising more 'lunch hour' abortions
Sir Edward Leigh said it seems as if "abortion providers now writing government abortion policy".