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'Inappropriate' sex education remains pervasive across the West's classrooms
A lesson "intended to promote LGBTIQA+ inclusivity" allegedly featured incest and bestiality.
NHS urged to strengthen partnerships with churches and faith groups
Stronger partnerships with faith communities could reduce pressure on NHS services, a report has found.
Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury?
26 May is the day to remember St Augustine, who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury 1,400 years ago and who started a tradition that continues today. This is the story …
Pro-life grandmother Rose Docherty considering legal options to prevent future prosecution
The Crown Office has decided not to appeal after a court cleared her of charges.
Christian woman persecuted by Iranian regime sentenced to 9 years in prison
A Christian convert in Iran has been sentenced to nine years and eight months in prison on trumped-up charges linked to state security and anti-government activity.
John Lennox fears AI is making us lazy
Christian media leaders heard calls for courage, authenticity and discernment at the recent Revive 2026 conference.
What are the fruits of the Holy Spirit?
24 May 2026 is Pentecost Sunday, when Christians recall the importance of the Holy Spirit. The fruits of the Spirit are the virtues that are produced in the life of a believer through the work of the Holy Spirit. This is the story …
Pentecost: Its meaning, significance and relevance for Christians today
Today is Pentecost - a special day in the Christian calendar that many Christians may have heard of, but do not always fully understand. Yet Pentecost is incredibly important, because it is deeply connected to the work of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church.
Christian aid organisations mobilise emergency Ebola response in Democratic Republic of Congo
Christian aid organisations are mobilising emergency health responses in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following a deadly Ebola outbreak in the country’s north-east that has prompted international concern.
Three Baptist pastors killed in Manipur ambush after peace conference
The victims were senior leaders of the Thadou Baptist Association India (TBAI), a Baptist denomination rooted in the Thadou-Kuki community of Manipur.
Over 1,000 gather in Blackpool for Diocese of Blackburn centenary celebration
Over 1,000 Christians from across Lancashire gathered in the heart of Blackpool over the weekend for a large-scale public celebration marking the centenary year of the Church of England’s Diocese of Blackburn.
Christian group has mixed feelings about new trans guidance
The NHS can no longer hide behind the "waiting for guidance" excuse, but a Christian group fears that inaction will still be the order of the day as the guidance does not extend to workplaces.
National Churches Trust: End 'unfair' VAT on historic church repairs
The National Churches Trust (NCT) has urged the government to reconsider its decision to end an exemption from VAT for historic churches paying for repair work.
Pleas to remember Africa's forgotten wars
Both Sudan and the DRC have been blighted by endless civil wars.
Christian bookshop named 'champion' by industry association
Green Pastures is believed to be the only Christian bookshop in Norfolk and Suffolk.
Woman cleared of breaching abortion clinic buffer zone
Claire Brennan was the first person convicted under Northern Ireland's 'safe access' laws.