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 …
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All Nations Christian College to sell campus and move courses online
The college campus has connections with the 19th century abolitionist movement.
Bible Society stands by 'Quiet Revival' research
Questions about the study have been raised.
Legal intervention to prevent NHS withdrawing life-saving treatment
A “clinical decision” was taken that Barnor should be allowed to die.
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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?
Christian social worker who lost job offer over marriage and sexuality beliefs wins appeal
A Christian social worker whose offer of a job was withdrawn over public comments he made about marriage and sexuality has won his case at appeal.
Pastor considers legal action after arrest over comments on Islam and transgender ideology
The Alliance Defending Freedom warns of more such arrests if the government introduces its much-maligned definition of 'anti-Muslim hatred'.
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Catholics demand greater action to prevent Nigeria violence
The Pope himself has taken note of the situation.
India's toxic anti-conversion laws: Will Supreme Court finally strike them down?
The Armenian government has accused the Church of encouraging violent overthrow and assassination.
Civil rights leader Rev Jesse Jackson dies at 84
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a longtime civil rights activist and former presidential candidate who garnered controversy over his political activism and personal misconduct, has died at age 84.
Christians in Nigeria live in fear amid kidnappings, killings
Christians in a village in Nigeria remain traumatized by violence even as a priest held hostage for 61 days was released last month, sources said.
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Young adults abandon marriage as pensioners overtake under-25s - report
The institution of marriage has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past five decades - particularly among young adults.
All Nations Christian College to sell campus and move courses online
The college campus has connections with the 19th century abolitionist movement.
Bible Society stands by 'Quiet Revival' research
Questions about the study have been raised.
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 …
New Catholic head says lessons must be learned from abuse failings
The newly installed Archbishop of Westminster has said the Church must learn from victims of sexual abuse.
Church of England passes range of new safeguarding measures to prevent future abuses
The new measures are a "significant day for the Church".
Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit: Love that gives life to all things
Love does not originate in human emotion, effort, or affection. It begins in the very being of God. Every act of creation, redemption, and restoration flows from His love.
Church of England recommits to ending poverty
Nearly a quarter of adults have received support from church or Christian groups.
What does new school trans guidance mean for Scotland?
Although the draft guidance applies only to schools in England, there are ramifications for Scotland too.
Church leader sees challenges and opportunities as research suggests openness to Christianity in the UK
An evangelical church leader has welcomed national polling pointing to a more open spiritual landscape in the UK, as churches prepare for a nationwide mission effort in the run-up to Easter 2026.
Church of England winds down Living in Love and Faith as deep divisions remain over same-sex blessings
Church of England's Living in Love and Faith process is to formally conclude in July.
Faith leaders in Wales unite against assisted suicide
Faith leaders in Wales have united to express the opposition to the legalisation of assisted suicide, and have urged the Senedd to vote against implementing it in the country.
Church of England commits to combating mental health crisis
The Church and the NHS can work together to solve mental health challenges.
Preacher fined over Bible verse display challenges abortion clinic buffer zones
The abortion buffer zones have been branded "censorship zones".
Who were Saints Cyril and Methodius?
Everyone associates 14 February with Valentine's Day but did you know it is also the day to remember Saints Cyril and Methodius, who created the Cyrillic alphabet used in many eastern European countries. This is the story …
God is the remedy for grief
To have loved deeply and to have been loved in return is one of life’s greatest gifts. But when that love is taken away, grief follows. And grief, in many ways, never fully leaves.
On miracles
Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster reflects on the meaning of a miracle.
Fewer than 1 in 3 churchgoers read the Bible daily
Among U.S. Protestant churchgoers, most say they read Scripture regularly, but just 31% say Bible reading is a daily habit.
Christian and family groups denounce trans schools guidance
While the guidance gets some things right, it still permits social transitioning.
Sarah Mullally has reasons to be cheerful after her first Synod but there are storms ahead
The divisions in the institution Sarah Mullally now leads are likely to get even more bitter during her tenure.