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Washington Archdiocese parts ways with exorcist priest over UFO remarks
A prominent Christian exorcist has been removed from his role by the Archdiocese of Washington after suggesting that many reported UFO sightings could be linked to demonic activity.

Kemi Badenoch says Christianity a 'force for good', even though she remains agnostic
The Tory leader said that Christianity is a “force for good” that she will “fight for”.

Catholics and Pentecostals in England hold first official talks
Conversations were reportedly “honest and reflective” and examined areas of agreement and potential avenues of collaboration, while also noting potentially sensitive areas.

Christian woman set for abortion zone retrial
A Christian woman accused of breaching an abortion buffer zone in Northern Ireland is to face a retrial after an “unprecedented judge recusal”.

Sydney Archbishop speaks out against sex-selective abortions
The Archbishop of Sydney has called on New South Wales (NSW) lawmakers to support a bill aimed at banning sex-selective abortions, describing the measure as one that should attract support across political divides.

Calls for prayers for England amid tensions over murder of Henry Nowak
Church of England bishops are appealing for peace and asking Christians to pray for England following unrest over the circumstances surrounding the murder of student Henry Nowak.

Christians must work together for spiritual renewal in Europe, church leaders hear
Church leaders gathered in London from around the world to discuss evangelism, unity and public witness.

Report warns religious freedom protections in Mexico exist largely ‘on paper’
A new report says that in Mexico, legal safeguards often exist only in theory and that serious violations are continuing across several regions of the country.

Julian of Norwich pilgrimage site seeks funds for sustainable future
Revelations of Divine Love is the first known book in the English language by a woman.

Päivi Räsänen warns Canada about dangers of 'hate speech' laws
“Censorship is one of the greatest existential threats to today’s democracies in Europe," she said.

Parliamentary group highlights plight of Christian YouTuber detained in Egypt
While not a "worst offender" Egypt still makes 42 on the Open Doors watchlist.

Portsmouth Diocese records some of Church of England’s strongest attendance growth
Church attendance across the Diocese of Portsmouth increased significantly in 2025, with new figures showing growth rates well above the national average.

Wycliffe celebrate the 800th language with a full BIble
It could still take centuries to translate the Bible into every language.

Concerns for Christian Afghans deported from Pakistan
Last year Pakistan deported approximately a million Afghans.

Goma bishop calls for aid and prayer in face of Ebola crisis
This is the DRC's 17th outbreak of Ebola in 50 years.

Churches urged to prioritise family-based care over orphanages for vulnerable children
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has called on churches, ministries and Christian donors worldwide to move away from long-term institutional care for vulnerable children and instead invest in family-based alternatives to orphanages such as reunification, foster care, kinship care and adoption.