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  • Estonian plans would cut Church’s ties to Moscow
    on 27th March 2025

    THE Primate of the Estonian Apostolic Orthodox Church, Metropolitan Stephanos, has broken his silence on the Moscow-linked Estonian Orthodox Church (EOC-MP) (News, 24 August 2024) by outlining a plan for the latter’s future. The EOC-MP is under st...

  • German inter-Church council has first Anglican leader
    on 27th March 2025

    AN ANGLICAN priest has pledged to work for closer ecumenical ties in Germany after being chosen to chair the country’s main inter-Church council. “Belonging to one of Germany’s smallest Churches, I see my appointment as a significant acknowledgeme...

  • Church’s net-zero drive is working, says Bishop of Norwich
    on 27th March 2025

    THE Church of England’s drive to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 is already reducing energy bills and making churches fit for the future, the lead bishop for the environment says. Speaking to a gathering of diocesan environment officers at...

  • Handel’s Messiah to feature in BBC’s Easter offering
    on 26th March 2025

    LIVE worship, Handel’s Messiah, and a reflection on women of the Passion feature in the BBC’s programming for Holy Week and Easter, announced on Tuesday. On Easter Day, morning worship will be broadcast live from St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, on BBC...

  • Spring Statement Charities condemn ‘cruelty’ of deepening welfare cuts
    on 26th March 2025

    FURTHER cuts to welfare spending, and an increase in the defence budget, were announced by the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, in the Spring Statement, on Wednesday afternoon. The Department for Work and Pensions released analysis of the benefits refor...

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At least 19 Christians arrested in Sudan amid false accusations of rebel ties
Christian rights organisations have described the arrests as part of a broader campaign to suppress Christianity in Sudan
Posted: March 27, 2025, 10:08 am
Iranian Christian allegedly beaten for requesting medical help
An Iranian Christian convert with a heart condition was allegedly beaten for requesting a cardiologist
Posted: March 27, 2025, 9:49 am
Gender-critical Canadian dad fined ahead of 'litmus test' free speech hearing in Australia
"This is a serious issue with real world implications for families across the globe and we need to be able to discuss it," said internet sensation Billboard Chris, who is being backed by Elon Musk's X.
Posted: March 27, 2025, 9:43 am
Proposed conversion therapy ban is unworkable
Conversion therapy ban would mean criminalising simple acts like prayer and having a conversation
Posted: March 27, 2025, 9:24 am
The Church of England is one step closer to appointing first female Archbishop of Canterbury
The Church of England is one step closer to appointing its first female Archbishop of Canterbury now that the Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, has ruled himself out.  
Posted: March 27, 2025, 8:50 am
Finnish church used AI to conduct a worship service but it didn't feel the same
From Gutenberg and his printing press to The Salvation Army and the first motion picture, the Church has a long tradition of using new technology to spread the Gospel. Now, a congregation in Finland has taken the next step on this journey, using AI tools to organise and conduct a worship service.
Posted: March 26, 2025, 8:32 am
First complete Chinese translation of the Bible sells at auction for £56,000
The first complete Chinese version of the Bible has sold at auction for over £56,000
Posted: March 26, 2025, 8:31 am
Canterbury Cathedral welcomes more modern-day pilgrims
Canterbury Cathedral is hoping to offer "sanctuary and hope" to modern day pilgrims
Posted: March 26, 2025, 8:30 am
Should Christians be more critical of Israel?
Why do Christians support Israel and should there be limits to that support?
Posted: March 26, 2025, 8:29 am
Sacrificial love: what the World Happiness Report teaches us about true happiness
What better time than Lent to rediscover true happiness by living out love? 
Posted: March 26, 2025, 8:29 am
Primary school in area where just 1% are Muslim cancels Easter service for diversity reasons
A school in Eastleigh has cancelled its Easter service for diversity reasons.
Posted: March 25, 2025, 4:02 pm
'Very sad day' as Isle of Man becomes first part of British Isles to legalise assisted suicide
Campaigners supporting improved palliative care have voiced their sadness after the Isle of Man parliament approved a draft bill to legalise assisted suicide.
Posted: March 25, 2025, 3:30 pm
Wet feet: Taking the first step of faith
Faith is often accompanied by uncertainty, yet it is in stepping forward that we encounter the power of God. The Israelites learned this at the Jordan River, where God performed a miracle only after they demonstrated obedience. 
Posted: March 25, 2025, 2:43 pm
When New Year’s Day used to be on 25 March
25 March is known as Lady Day, also known as the Annunciation of the Lord, and it used to be the old New Year’s Day.  This is the story …
Posted: March 25, 2025, 10:19 am
Astronaut says faith in Jesus sustained him through 9 months stranded in space
NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore, who was trapped aboard the International Space Station for 9 months with fellow astronaut, Suni Williams, is attributing his endurance during the mission to one thing above all - his faith in Jesus Christ.
Posted: March 25, 2025, 8:47 am
UK faith leaders urge government to be ‘bold and ambitious’ in Child Poverty Strategy
In a show of unity, 35 senior faith leaders from across the UK have appealed to the government to take a “bold, and ambitious” approach in its upcoming Child Poverty Strategy. 
Posted: March 25, 2025, 8:43 am
Hopes remain for Royal visit to Vatican
Buckingham Palace sources have revealed that King Charles III and Queen Camilla remain hopeful that their planned visit to the Vatican for a meeting with Pope Francis will take place on their upcoming trip to the nation-state, despite the pontiff’s recent illness. 
Posted: March 24, 2025, 8:53 pm
Mystery of Scottish stained glass shards solved - mostly
The mystery of the glass shards of Dunfermline Abbey has been solved... mostly.
Posted: March 24, 2025, 5:52 pm
Pope discharged from hospital after nearly 40 days
The Pope ended his "period of trial" just shy of the 40 day mark.
Posted: March 24, 2025, 5:07 pm
Volunteers protecting Syrian Christians
Christians in Damascus have reportedly formed night patrols to protect their community from Islamist radicals
Posted: March 24, 2025, 5:05 pm
WCC calls for release of Armenian hostages
The WCC has called upon Azerbaijan to release Armenian hostages following the end of the war four years ago.
Posted: March 24, 2025, 4:55 pm
Christian teacher who said being LGBT was a sin loses High Court challenge
The High Court has upheld the dismissal of a Christian teacher who told pupils at the London school where she worked that being LGBT was a sin. 
Posted: March 24, 2025, 9:30 am
Christian nurse launches legal action after investigation for calling convicted transgender paedophile ‘Mr’ 
A Christian senior nurse was investigated and deemed “a potential risk” after she referred to a convicted transgender child sex offender as ‘Mr’. 
Posted: March 24, 2025, 8:09 am
AI and the visual interpretation of Scripture: A new era of biblical storytelling?
The relationship between faith and storytelling has always been central to Christianity. From the parables of Jesus to grand cinematic adaptations of biblical narratives, each generation has found new ways to bring Scripture to life. 
Posted: March 23, 2025, 8:05 am
Report calls for standardisation and specialism in RE
An independent review into the national curriculum for schools has highlighted the urgent need for standardised religious education (RE) across the country and greater subject specialism to ensure “mastery in the subject”. 
Posted: March 22, 2025, 8:52 am
GP body shifts to ‘unwarranted and misleading’ neutral stance on assisted suicide despite declining support
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) is facing criticism after changing from its longstanding opposition to assisted suicide to a neutral stance, despite a significant reduction in support among its members for legalising the practice.
Posted: March 22, 2025, 8:24 am
Faith leaders pray for Trump
Faith leaders have gathered to pray for President Trump, but not everyone is happy.
Posted: March 22, 2025, 7:54 am
Rare pre-Reformation scroll to go on display in York
An extremely rare pre-Reformation scroll will go on display after being found in a shoebox.
Posted: March 22, 2025, 7:46 am
The danger of smartphones for a child’s faith
Will Narnia, Lord of the Rings, and other children’s Christian classics soon be relegated to museums due to the rise of the smartphone? And how will this affect the faith of the next generation?  
Posted: March 22, 2025, 7:38 am
Government told to prioritise biological sex, not gender identity
Staff in public services were afraid to challenge the new fluid approach to sex and gender, with many feeling that their workplace was a “hostile environment”
Posted: March 21, 2025, 9:43 am
Belgian euthanasia stats continue to rise
Belgian euthanasia levels reached yet another record high in 2024.
Posted: March 21, 2025, 9:39 am
Free Church of Scotland concerned about Scottish Government RE plans
The Free Church of Scotland is concerned that faith will be "marginalised" in schools by the Scottish government
Posted: March 21, 2025, 9:33 am
Catholic aid "the hand of God" in suffering Mozambique
An Islamist insurgency in Cabo Delgado Province has claimed the lives of over 5,000 people, with many more forced to flee from their homes.
Posted: March 21, 2025, 9:19 am
Myanmar junta burns down cathedral in latest attack
A cathedral in Myanmar has been "reduced to ashes" by government forces.
Posted: March 21, 2025, 9:16 am
Christians and charities call for committee to solve housing crisis
Signatories include the Church of England’s lead bishop for housing, Guli Francis-Dehqani and Bonnie Williams, chief executive of the Christian charity Housing Justice.
Posted: March 21, 2025, 9:04 am
The loneliness epidemic and finding true friendship in Christ
Here’s the truth: loneliness is not an anomaly. In fact, it is a natural human experience, stemming from our innate and essential desire to be loved. 
Posted: March 21, 2025, 8:57 am
On removing the shackles of 21st century slavery
Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster reflects on Exodus and its connection to slavery and liberation. 
Posted: March 21, 2025, 8:52 am
A Christian view of talks to end the war in Ukraine 
There are Christian principles which need to be borne in mind when assessing the current efforts to bring the war in Ukraine to an end. 
Posted: March 20, 2025, 10:05 am
Sex offender ‘manipulating’ system to stay in the UK as ‘Christian’ asylum seeker
Immigration judges found his history of sexual offences did not invalidate his claim to Christian conversion
Posted: March 19, 2025, 12:37 pm
Disappointment as St Albans council votes to end prayers before meetings
A local Christian leader in the city of St Albans has criticized a vote by the council to scrap prayers before official meetings.
Posted: March 19, 2025, 10:05 am
Who was St Joseph and what do we know about him?
The 19th of March is St Joseph’s Day, which in some countries is known as Father’s Day, but who was St Joseph and what do we know about him? This is the story …
Posted: March 19, 2025, 9:52 am
Calls for urgent policy reforms to address widening marriage gap between rich and poor
A new report released by the Marriage Foundation has called for urgent policy changes by the government to address what it describes as a "calamitous" marriage gap of 51 per cent between wealthy and low-income couples.
Posted: March 18, 2025, 10:04 am
Bear Grylls talks about faith in spite of doubts at Flame 2025
Grylls described faith as an adventure and a journey.
Posted: March 18, 2025, 9:31 am
Bible sales surge by 87% as Generation Z rediscovers faith
Bible sales in the UK have risen sharply, increasing by 87 per cent from £2.69 million in 2019 to £5.02 million in 2024, according to new data from SPCK Group and Nielsen Book Data.
Posted: March 18, 2025, 9:05 am
Lent and Ramadan have sparked complaints over the ‘woke’ storyline in BBC Radio drama The Archers
BBC Radio 4’s long-running rural drama The Archers has come under fire for its recent exploration of Ramadan, with many listeners criticising the decision to feature a Christian character, Lynda Snell, fasting in the run-up to Lent.
Posted: March 18, 2025, 9:03 am
Can Christian civilization thrive without community?
The West’s retreat from its Christian roots, worn down by progressive ideologies and colonial guilt, risks unravelling a legacy built on the belief that every person bears God’s image and is redeemed by Christ’s sacrifice.
Posted: March 18, 2025, 9:01 am
Church cautiously welcomes Northern Ireland government programme
The document outlines the governing priorities of Northern Ireland’s government.
Posted: March 17, 2025, 4:55 pm
Pope looks to Christ during 'period of trial'
In his weekly Angelus address, Pope Francis gave praise to God as the one who never abandons us, even in times of severe trial.
Posted: March 17, 2025, 4:54 pm
Ukraine imprisons Christian conscientious objector
Serhy Semchuk was sentenced to five years and has had all appeals rejected
Posted: March 17, 2025, 4:44 pm
Homeless man charged with terrorism after 'fake' attack threat against Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church
A homeless man alleged to have threatened a deadly gas attack on Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, on Christmas Eve has been indicted on a federal terrorism charge.
Posted: March 17, 2025, 3:16 pm

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Cool map shows the most common religion in every African country


Africa's religious landscape has changed dramatically over the past century and there is one clear divide.

Posted: March 21, 2025, 7:43 pm
Inside the 900-year-old secret book found in the Vatican revealing when Judgement Day is


An Irish bishop from the 12th century wrote a cryptic Latin work in which he claimed to know the sequence of popes.

Posted: March 5, 2025, 6:33 pm
People are only just realising that Lent has secret cheat days


Social media users are just discovering that Lent, the period of giving something up between Ash Wednesday and Easter, actually has some 'secret' cheat days.

Posted: March 5, 2025, 10:00 am
Mystery of Virgin Mary 'weeping tears of blood' solved in disturbing case


The so-called miracle has baffled worshippers since 2016 but the mystery has now finally been solved.

Posted: February 19, 2025, 9:38 am
Devastating tax relief cut risks dealing deadly blow to Britain's sacred heritage sites


A relief that has been renewed ever since Gordon Brown introduced the measure has had its days officially numbered.

Posted: February 18, 2025, 7:30 am
Church of England faces existential crisis after sex abuse scandal revelations


In a world where trust is paramount, the Church of England faces a crisis that could redefine its very existence.

Posted: February 15, 2025, 6:01 am
Jazz icon Gregory Porter, the International Troubadour of Love


The double Grammy-winning American jazz singer is back touring the UK in April spreading a message of optimism and hope.

Posted: February 9, 2025, 8:01 am
The tiny European village that's building an incredible 182-foot tall monument


Locals are hoping that this new monument will make their region known across the world.

Posted: February 8, 2025, 11:00 am
Scientists claim Jesus 'wasn't called Jesus' and went by another name


The letter "J," as pronounced in modern English, did not even exist in the alphabet during Jesus' time.

Posted: January 22, 2025, 3:57 pm
Exact date tradition says you should take your Christmas tree down


It's considered to be unlucky if you leave your Christmas tree up after a certain date.

Posted: December 31, 2024, 12:37 pm

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LGBT+ church leader arrested after Metro investigation into ‘sexual abuse’
They was 'just a hugger' doing 'old guy things', one alleged victim was told.
Author: Josh Milton and Danny Rigg
Posted: November 18, 2024, 4:38 pm
‘I was a member of a shadowy church with no name under investigation by the FBI’
In 2012, Jolyn stopped attending the religion's meetings to focus on putting herself through college.
Author: Sarah Hooper
Posted: September 23, 2024, 5:00 pm
Pensioner who’s survived being crucified 35 times says it’s time to hang up the nails
'Because my body is getting weaker, I can't tell — if there will be a next one or if this is really the final time.'
Author: Brooke Davies
Posted: March 29, 2024, 3:57 pm
Why do people eat fish on Good Friday?
It's a traditional meal over Easter weekend.
Author: Sophie Dickinson
Posted: March 28, 2024, 10:43 am
My religious beliefs are threatening to ruin my friend’s wedding
My friend and his wife-to-be have asked me to participate by doing a reading from the Bible. 
Author: Alison Rios McCrone
Posted: March 17, 2024, 9:00 am
Met says sorry for PCSO who stuck tongue out when she confronted a busker
'We’re sorry for the offence caused and will take the learning forward.'
Author: Brooke Davies
Posted: January 31, 2024, 9:49 am
Spanish right-wingers fume over depiction of Jesus that’s way too sexy
Artist Salustiano García based the face of Christ on his 27-year-old son Horacio.
Author: Craig Munro
Posted: January 30, 2024, 4:17 pm
Very mature PCSO sticks tongue out after challenging busker’s song choice
The volunteer special constable tried to stop a popular Christian worship singer from performing in Oxford Street,.
Author: Sam Courtney-Guy
Posted: January 29, 2024, 5:12 pm
I was born into one of the world’s most notorious religious cults, we thought Armageddon was coming
'It took 22 years for me to be free physically and it's a lifelong journey to be free mentally.'
Author: Alice Giddings
Posted: January 29, 2024, 9:37 am
I emailed to check whether I would be welcome in church
After rejecting the chuch in my teens, my first service back in over 20 years felt like coming home.
Author: Cleo Madeleine
Posted: December 17, 2023, 11:00 am
Church bell that chimed every hour for 200 years is silenced after a single complaint
'This change has not only disrupted our sense of community but also altered an integral part of our town's identity,'
Author: Sarah Hooper
Posted: November 16, 2023, 2:53 pm
Should I convert to my partner’s religion in order to marry her?
Do not feel pressured to do something that does not align with your genuine views.
Author: Alison Rios McCrone
Posted: October 1, 2023, 7:00 am
‘I was born into one of the world’s most notorious religious cults, we thought Armageddon was coming’
'It took 22 years for me to be free physically and it's a lifelong journey to be free mentally.'
Author: Alice Giddings
Posted: September 15, 2023, 5:00 am
Satanic symbols scrawled on vodka bar after top politician said name ‘offended’ his religion
A politician had previously said the bar's name 'belongs in the pit of hell'.
Author: Jordan King
Posted: September 1, 2023, 4:07 pm
Who is Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby as he speaks in the House of Lords?
The Archbishop will speak in the House of Lords later today.
Author: Evelyn Richards
Posted: May 10, 2023, 10:45 am
When is Orthodox Easter 2023 and in what ways is it different?
Don't expect chocolate eggs.
Author: Andrew Gaudion
Posted: April 9, 2023, 4:00 am
According to the Easter story, what is the significance of Easter Sunday?
Let's remind ourselves of the true meaning behind Easter (don't worry, you can keep eating your egg while reading)
Author: Amy Willis and Taran Bassi
Posted: April 9, 2023, 3:00 am
What is Fish Friday and what does it have to do with Easter?
Holy mackerel. Almost literally. Here's why fish on Fridays is important for Christians.
Author: Jack Slater
Posted: April 7, 2023, 9:15 am
Why do we have Easter eggs? Tradition of chocolate eggs explained
When can you crack open the chocolate?
Author: Jessica Lindsay
Posted: April 6, 2023, 3:12 pm
What is Palm Sunday and how is it celebrated?
Christians across the world are today observing Palm Sunday.
Author: Evelyn Richards
Posted: April 2, 2023, 3:00 am
‘Sexist’ church marks International Women’s Day by voting against female vicar
The church said women could join the clergy but they 'an overall male priest in charge'.
Author: Jordan King
Posted: March 8, 2023, 4:05 pm
What is Ash Wednesday? The meaning behind the first day of Lent
Here's why the holy day is observed.
Author: Zaina Alibhai
Posted: February 22, 2023, 4:00 am
Demi Lovato’s HOLY FVCK poster offensive to Christians says watchdog
Oopsies.
Author: Kitty Chrisp
Posted: January 11, 2023, 11:37 am
When are the 12 Days of Christmas and what do they symbolise?
And what's 'a partridge in a pear tree' got to do with it?
Author: Elizabeth Atkin
Posted: December 13, 2022, 11:22 am
Couple are the first to baptise their son in a font made of Lego
'Everybody loves Lego!'
Author: Brooke Davies
Posted: November 30, 2022, 6:01 pm
Man parks his Land Rover on church path to stop cars ‘damaging’ his house
The 'constant' stream of traffic to the church was apparently damaging his home.
Author: Brooke Davies
Posted: November 30, 2022, 4:58 pm
Bishop told congregation they would ‘die from Covid without his £91 cure’
Climate Wiseman claimed the virus couldn't 'stand the power' of his so-called cure.
Author: Joe Roberts
Posted: November 24, 2022, 12:36 pm
What is St Crispin’s Day? History of holiday mentioned in Jacob Rees-Mogg’s resignation letter
It's most famous for it Shakespeare connection.
Author: Elizabeth Atkin
Posted: October 25, 2022, 2:58 pm
Pablo the goat sings in cathedral at ‘animal blessing’ service
It wasn't half baaad.
Author: Brooke Davies
Posted: October 4, 2022, 11:57 am
Who is Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby as he leads a service in memory of the Queen?
The Archbishop will conduct a service in memory of the Queen today.
Author: Evelyn Richards
Posted: September 19, 2022, 10:04 am

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