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Traitors’ winner Harry Clark heads to Rome in new BBC documentary exploring faith in modern Britain
BBC Two and iPlayer are set to air a new one-hour documentary this Easter charting The Traitors’ winner Harry Clark’s personal pilgrimage from Slough to the Vatican

Christians welcome NI decision to pull out of puberty blocker trial
Nesbitt initially indicated that the province would join the trial.

EU Parliament condemns expulsion of foreign Christians in Turkey
Turkey has said the EU is interfering in its internal affairs.

Fewer Britons giving something up for Lent as cathedrals invite deeper reflection
The number of Britons giving something up for Lent has fallen sharply over the past decade, according to new research highlighting a significant shift in how the season is observed.

Iran killed at least 19 Christians involved in anti-regime protests - watchdog
Iran’s security forces killed at least 19 Christians during a sweeping crackdown on anti-government protests, according to a monitoring group, which said the confirmed toll rose after two more Christian converts died from gunfire during demonstrations last month.

Sudan authorities use bureaucracy to stop church rebuilding and worship
Authorities in Sudan are obstructing efforts by a church to rebuild and even to use their place of worship

Ramadan ‘offers a unique opportunity’ to share the Gospel, says missiologist
Dr Emil Saleem Shehadeh has some sage advice for how Christians can engage with their Muslim neighbours and colleagues during Ramadan.

David Tudor hit with another lifetime ministry ban
Having already been banned, the latest sanction merely reinforces an earlier decision.

Armenian Apostolic Church head barred from leaving the country
Church-State relations are at an all time low in Armenia.

All Nations Christian College to sell campus and move courses online
The college campus has connections with the 19th century abolitionist movement.

What is the biblical basis of Ash Wednesday?
18 February 2026 is Ash Wednesday, which traditionally starts the season of Lent. This is the story …

Lent for the weary: rethinking the season as rest, not religious hustle
Has Lent just become another self-improvement project with a spiritual label?

Bible Society stands by 'Quiet Revival' research
Questions about the study have been raised.

Catholics demand greater action to prevent Nigeria violence
The Pope himself has taken note of the situation.

Legal intervention to prevent NHS withdrawing life-saving treatment
A “clinical decision” was taken that Barnor should be allowed to die.

Ash Wednesday from ancient tradition to modern practice
Each year, millions of Christians approach the altar to receive a small cross of ashes on their foreheads. But where did this tradition come from?