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Syrians are 'tired' of war, says nun
The civil war may be over, but the violence continues.

Churches join in day of prayer for Crans-Montana victims
Prayers and church bell ringing will coincide with a memorial service.

Lincoln Cathedral seeks ancient secrets with full GPR scan
Lincoln Cathedral has become part of a pioneering project to use ground-penetrating radar (GPR) to uncover the secret history of the site.

The secret to true and lasting change
True and lasting change is possible - though perhaps not in the way we’ve been taught to pursue it.

Churches urged to support alcohol-free January as millions sign up nationwide
Churches across the UK are being encouraged to actively support Dry January this New Year, as millions of people commit to a month without alcohol.

42 Christian and Muslim men executed by bandits in Nigeria, women and children abducted
Nigeria greeted the New Year with yet more violence by militants, with 50 people killed in a number of attacks that took place between 28 December and 3 January in the Middle Belt region.

Pre-Nicene Christian art found in Turkey
The mural predates the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD.

Donnie McClurkin denies rape claims from former parishioner
Popular gospel singer and pastor Donnie McClurkin said recent claims of rape and sexual assault from a man who served as a personal assistant at his church are “contrived and untrue." Believing he “will be vindicated," he asked for prayers for his accuser.

Philip Yancey steps down from ministry after revealing long-term affair
Renowned Christian author Philip Yancey has announced that he will withdraw from public ministry, following the revelation of a long-term extramarital affair.

Calls for protection of Colombian religious leaders after another pastor is murdered
José Otoniel Ortega is not the first Colombian pastor to be murdered by unknown gunmen.

Christians Against Poverty launch post-Christmas debt campaign
Christmas is over and it's now back to reality for many families.

Life and death at the end of Genesis
Jacob’s life and heritage are celebrated in the final section of Genesis.

Evangelical Alliance offers 5 mission predictions for 2026
Will the "Quiet Revival" of 2025 continue?

Over 600 Catholic missionaries killed in last 25 years
Africa remains the deadliest place to be a Catholic missionary.

Christian climate protesters charged over banner drop from Bath Abbey
Net Zero is a controversial topic both inside and outside the CoE.

Month-long prayer vigil for the nation gets underway
A month-long national prayer vigil kicked off this week with an invitation to Christians across the UK to begin 2026 by praying for spiritual renewal, unity and direction for the nation.