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Religious ‘nones’ reach record high in US
Only 47% of Americans say religion is ‘very important’.
Keir Starmer praises role of churches in communities
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told 300 delegates at a faith and policy event in London that churches “play an irreplaceable role at the heart of communities.”
How much do we value Jesus: thirty pieces of silver or our supreme treasure?
Is Jesus at the centre of our lives or somewhere on the margins?
Bible sales grew in 2025, data shows
Strong sales in trivia, quiz books and religious titles highlight "sustained demand for escapism and insight", says NielsenIQ.
'Almost 400 million Christians worldwide face persecution or violence,' Holy See warns
Christians remain the most persecuted religious group globally, the Holy See’s representative to the United Nations in Geneva has warned, urging governments to strengthen protections for freedom of religion.
Tom Holland appointed Bede Librarian at Durham Cathedral
Holland said he was honoured to take up the role.
Two more Christians confirmed killed in Iran protests
A total of 19 Christians have been confirmed dead as a result of a crackdown on anti-government protests.
Christians lament government's new Islamophobia definition
“The positives are relative to how bad it could have been."
House of Lords votes to close online porn 'loopholes'
The Online Safety Act may have reduced online pornography, but may also have been used to stifle free speech.
Medical professionals warn Scotland against voting for assisted suicide
A host of medical bodies, as well as church leaders, have publicly opposed assisted suicide.
House of Lords urged to back abolition of non-crime hate incidents
The House of Lords is being urged to vote in favour of abolishing controversial non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs).
World is at a 'dangerous tipping point', say Church leaders in appeal for peace
The Church leaders said that the recent escalation in Iran and the Middle East had only added to the "distressing list" of ongoing conflicts including those in Ukraine, Sudan, Gaza, and Myanmar.
Faith communities generate £250m annually for Welsh economy - report
Faith communities across Wales are delivering social action worth at least £250m a year while playing a vital role in addressing poverty, loneliness and mental health pressures.
Keeping peace: loving the enemy to the end
Lent invites us to slow down long enough to look again at how Christ loved.
Francis Chan apologises for past endorsements of fallen ministry leaders
Pastor and New York Times–bestselling author Francis Chan has issued a public apology acknowledging that his past endorsements of Mike Bickle and other Christian leaders who were later disgraced by scandal contributed to confusion, hurt and broken trust within the Church.
'Circle that never ends': 9 million face serial job rejection in UK, causing a self-esteem crisis - report
Some 9 million UK adults have been turned down for 10 or more jobs in the past year, as a new report warns of a growing rejection cycle that is damaging confidence, mental health and long-term employment prospects.