Cuban pastor's son at risk following months-long detention
May 15, 2026
The family has long been a target for Cuban authorities
IDF soldiers jailed for desecrating statue of Mary
May 15, 2026
It's not the first time IDF soldiers have been disrespectful of Christian sites.
Why did the Lord speak to Moses in the desert?
May 15, 2026
Numbers 1:1 goes: ‘And the Lord spoke to Moses in the Sinai desert.’ But why is the desert the best place to receive this teaching?
Labour presses on with controversial plans to ban 'conversion therapy'
May 15, 2026
Critics of the plans fear that ordinary Christian practices will be criminalised.
Church of Scotland sees some signs of growth despite fall in membership
May 15, 2026
The Church is prioritising students in its plans for growth and renewal.
Churches urged to help address UK fostering shortage
May 14, 2026
Christian charities Home for Good and Safe Families UK are calling on churches across Britain to play a greater role in supporting vulnerable children.
Christians urge UN to keep human rights spotlight on Eritrea
May 14, 2026
Eritrea is sometimes called the "North Korea of Africa".
Many churches unconcerned about food ethics, survey suggests
May 14, 2026
A survey conducted on behalf of environmental charity Green Christian has suggested that only a minority of churches take into account ethical concerns when serving food and drink.
Calls for investigation into disappearance of Protestant missionary in southern Mexico
May 14, 2026
The 79-year-old Protestant missionary has been missing for more than six weeks.
Iraqi court rules in favour of Christian woman challenging Muslim religion status
May 14, 2026
A court in Iraq has delivered a favourable ruling for a young Christian woman seeking to change her officially registered religion from Islam to Christianity.
Let’s encourage our churches to support and pray for their elected representatives
May 13, 2026
Last week’s elections confirm that people have lost trust in both the system and the politicians - and the fragmentation that exists in British politics.
Church of England celebrates continued post-pandemic growth
May 13, 2026
The Church said it was encouraged by five years in a row of growth while acknowledging that growth, attendance and participation remain below pre-pandemic levels.
Christians among main victims of Islamist violence in eastern DRC
May 13, 2026
Christians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are facing escalating violence from an Islamic State-linked militant group accused of massacres, abductions and systematic terror attacks across villages and churches, according to a major new Amnesty International report.
World Cup 2026 mission campaign aims to mobilise 10,000 churches
May 13, 2026
Evangelism and discipleship ministry Cru is hoping to mobilise 10,000 churches to spread the gospel during this summer’s World Cup taking place in the US, Canada and Mexico.
Jonathan Fletcher found to have indecently assaulted man
May 12, 2026
Fletcher was unable to stand trial due to dementia.
After the elections, what next for Britain?
May 12, 2026
If the two-party system is indeed dead, as both Zack Polanski and Nigel Farage claim, it’s because members of these two parties have failed, promoting ideologies that are alien to the British character, and serving their own interests, rather than those of the people.
Are we losing the ability to be still? ADHD, digital distraction and the spiritual battle for attention
May 12, 2026
What if modern life itself is making sustained attention, inner stillness and mental clarity increasingly difficult for almost everyone?
Christian Reform UK voters 'want their country back'
May 12, 2026
Nigel Farage has clashed with CoE leaders in the past.
Can the Middle East learn how to respect religious freedom from Kurdistan?
May 12, 2026
Kurdistan "offers an example imperfect but meaningful of what coexistence can look like".
Controversial home education regulations come into effect
May 12, 2026
The law is not as intrusive as originally planned.
Who represents you and who do you represent?
May 11, 2026
Scripture repeatedly shows that God works through representatives, and the spiritual consequences of their actions often extend far beyond their individual lives.
‘Faith covenant’ has strengthened cooperation with local authorities, report finds
May 11, 2026
A “Faith Covenant” 10 years in the making has played a significant role in strengthening cooperation between faith communities and public authorities across the UK, particularly during times of crisis, an independent evaluation has concluded.
Report warns of continued anti-Christian hostility across Europe during April
May 11, 2026
There were dozens of anti-Christian incidents across Europe in April, including violent attacks during Easter services, church vandalism, desecrations, arson cases, and assaults on clergy and worshippers.
The Bohemian queen who was a catalyst for the English Reformation
May 11, 2026
11 May 2026 is the 660th anniversary of the birth of Anne of Bohemia, wife of King Richard II of England, who played an important role in the history of the English Bible. This is the story …
Seismic elections in the UK – the good, the bad and the ugly
May 11, 2026
I would suggest that, leaving out the hyperbole, these are the most significant elections since Maggie Thatcher was elected – or perhaps the Brexit referendum. What can Christians make of it all?
Pastor Greg Locke's 20-year-old son dies from drug overdose
May 10, 2026
Greg Locke, pastor of Global Vision Bible Church in Lebanon, Tennessee, announced Friday that his 20-year-old son, Evan Roberts Locke, has died.
Understanding the reasons for the conviction of Päivi Räsänen
May 10, 2026
In Finland cultural, or in this case, legal power is being used to shut down scientific discussion.
Young Christians engaging with Bible more, survey finds
May 09, 2026
A new report reveals surprising levels of Bible engagement among young people aged 15–30.
Päivi Räsänen to appeal to ECHR after conviction over biblical pamphlet
May 08, 2026
Räsänen's case has been ongoing for years now.
Historic Mozambique church destroyed in extremist attack as church leaders appeal for peace
May 08, 2026
Church leaders in northern Mozambique have renewed calls for peace and religious unity after militants destroyed a historic church during a violent raid in Cabo Delgado Province.
Christians petition for protection of pastors in Colombia following murders
May 08, 2026
A petition will be presented to the new president.
Irish church leaders denounce 'epidemic' of violence against women
May 08, 2026
Church leaders in Ireland have expressed their “sympathy and prayerful support” to the families of women who have been killed in “an epidemic of violence against women sweeping across Ireland”.
Scotland faces crisis of belonging as loneliness deepens across society
May 08, 2026
Younger adults - despite being the most digitally connected generation in history - are increasingly struggling to form meaningful relationships and stable communities.
Who was Mother Julian of Norwich and why is she important?
May 08, 2026
8 May is the traditional day to remember Mother Julian of Norwich. She is important because her book remains a classic of Christian spirituality and is the first book in English known to have been written by a woman. This is her story …
'Dark day' as retired pastor is convicted for preaching John 3:16 near abortion facilities
May 07, 2026
A retired pastor has been found guilty of breaching an abortion clinic 'safe access zone' after he preached a sermon on John 3:16.
'Managerial' secularism becoming commonplace across Europe, says rights group
May 07, 2026
Human Rights Without Frontiers (HRWF) says that governmental restrictions on religions freedom have reached their highest level in Europe in two decades.
Church of England publishes report on mission funding impact
May 07, 2026
Over £100m went to Church of England dioceses and mission partners.
Faith plays key role in young people’s mental wellbeing - study
May 07, 2026
A new study suggests that religion can play a significant role in shaping the mental health and emotional resilience of young people, particularly when it is expressed through positive coping practices.
Manipur Christians face 'grave and escalating humanitarian crisis'
May 07, 2026
Three years on the crisis is far from over.
‘Biggest mission opportunity’: Gospel campaign launched ahead of World Cup
May 07, 2026
Christian charity Hope Together UK is encouraging churches and individuals across the UK to seize what it describes as “the biggest mission opportunity” during this summer’s FIFA World Cup, with the launch of a new football-themed outreach resource.
Church of England leaders must do more to support British Jews
May 07, 2026
Lord Toby Young’s powerful speech in London in support of British Jews sets an example for the Church of England.
New report accuses Armenian government of targeting Apostolic Church
May 06, 2026
The report came as EU leaders gathered in Yerevan.
Campaign seeks to put children's rights first in gay marriage debate
May 06, 2026
Katy Faust is challenging the legal definition of marriage in the US, arguing that the rights of children to a mother and father have been undermined, and she sees parallels with the UK.
Reform will be 'far friendlier' to Christians than other parties if it wins office
May 06, 2026
Farage is “not just giving lip service" to Christianity, says Reform's head of policy.
Council of Europe criticised over inadequate response to anti-Christian incidents
May 06, 2026
"There are mechanisms to combat anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, but nothing concerning Christians."
From panic to false alarm: the danger of ‘rage bait’
May 06, 2026
Christians are by no means immune from this type of moral panic formed on the basis of rumour and conjecture, so how can we make sure that we are, in Jesus’ words in Matthew 10:16, “wise as serpents and innocent as doves” in our online interactions?
'Total collapse of human security' - mother gives birth as gunmen attack Nigeria village
May 06, 2026
The attack has highlighted the deepening crisis in Nigeria.
Wes Streeting to meet Darlington nurses after new trans guidance issued
May 06, 2026
Streeting has been criticised for being slow to act.
Sam Allberry resigns after being 'disqualified' from ministry by church
May 05, 2026
Sam Allberry has resigned from his position as associate pastor of Immanuel Church Nashville after reportedly being in an “inappropriate relationship with an adult man in 2022".
12 Christians killed in Nigeria
May 05, 2026
Terrorists from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) killed at least 12 people and burned a church building in an attack on a Christian village in northeastern Nigeria’s Adamawa State, according to the international Christian aid organization Barnabas Aid.
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