Pro-life grandmother Rose Docherty considering legal options to prevent future prosecution
The Crown Office has decided not to appeal after a court cleared her of charges.
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Does the Church of England need to re-think its messaging?
If you look at the Church of England’s communications all that it ever seems to highlight is the good works that Christians do to improve the temporal well-being of their neighbours. It is right to highlight these things, but they are not the primary reason for the Church’s existence.
NHS urged to strengthen partnerships with churches and faith groups
Stronger partnerships with faith communities could reduce pressure on NHS services, a report has found.
John Lennox fears AI is making us lazy
Christian media leaders heard calls for courage, authenticity and discernment at the recent Revive 2026 conference.
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'Inappropriate' sex education remains pervasive across the West's classrooms
A lesson "intended to promote LGBTIQA+ inclusivity" allegedly featured incest and bestiality.
Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury?
26 May is the day to remember St Augustine, who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury 1,400 years ago and who started a tradition that continues today. This is the story …
What should Christians make of Tommy Robinson?
In demanding that the likes of Robinson be banned from the Oxford Union, the clergy are in effect setting their own limit on freedom of speech and freedom of religion.
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‘We’ve had nothing like this’ - over 30,000 attend historic Franklin Graham evangelical gathering in Belarus
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Christian aid organisations mobilise emergency Ebola response in Democratic Republic of Congo
Christian aid organisations are mobilising emergency health responses in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following a deadly Ebola outbreak in the country’s north-east that has prompted international concern.
Three Baptist pastors killed in Manipur ambush after peace conference
The victims were senior leaders of the Thadou Baptist Association India (TBAI), a Baptist denomination rooted in the Thadou-Kuki community of Manipur.
Calls to free Nicaraguan Protestant pastor unjustly imprisoned for four years
A Christian rights organisation has intensified calls for the release of imprisoned Nicaraguan pastor Efrén Antonio Vílchez López
Christian woman persecuted by Iranian regime sentenced to 9 years in prison
A Christian convert in Iran has been sentenced to nine years and eight months in prison on trumped-up charges linked to state security and anti-government activity.
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What should Christians make of Tommy Robinson?
In demanding that the likes of Robinson be banned from the Oxford Union, the clergy are in effect setting their own limit on freedom of speech and freedom of religion.
John Lennox fears AI is making us lazy
Christian media leaders heard calls for courage, authenticity and discernment at the recent Revive 2026 conference.
Does the Church of England need to re-think its messaging?
If you look at the Church of England’s communications all that it ever seems to highlight is the good works that Christians do to improve the temporal well-being of their neighbours. It is right to highlight these things, but they are not the primary reason for the Church’s existence.
How one man overcame his stammer to reach thousands as a radio host
Konnect Radio founder Gareth Cottrell struggled with a stammer as a child. Now he reaches tens of thousands across the UK with his faith-filled broadcasting.
Pleas to remember Africa's forgotten wars
Both Sudan and the DRC have been blighted by endless civil wars.
Woman cleared of breaching abortion clinic buffer zone
Claire Brennan was the first person convicted under Northern Ireland's 'safe access' laws.
United Bible Societies celebrates 80 years of ministry with pledge to reach more young people
The United Bible Societies marked eight decades of global ministry this month with the release of a landmark declaration pledging renewed commitment to making Scripture accessible to younger generations worldwide.
Christian group has mixed feelings about new trans guidance
The NHS can no longer hide behind the "waiting for guidance" excuse, but a Christian group fears that inaction will still be the order of the day as the guidance does not extend to workplaces.
Hillsong founder Brian Houston denies posting porn to X
Days after an explicit pornographic video appeared on his X account, Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston sought to assure supporters that he doesn't watch pornography and alleged that someone with access to one of his devices compromised the account.
Holy Land leader welcomes release of Palestinian Anglican held by Israel
Many of the details surrounding Layan Nasir's case remain unclear.
Despite minor improvements, Saudi Arabia remains a tough place for Christians
Officially, conversion from Islam carries the death penalty.
Many UK adults link Britishness with being Christian - report
A new study by Christian think tank Theos suggests that strongly defined forms of Christian nationalism remain a minority position in the UK, although many Brits are supportive of some link between Christianity and Britishness.
Christians call for ceasefire amid DRC's Ebola crisis
So far 131 people have been killed by the outbreak.
Without a culture shift, Christian street preachers will continue to be arrested
Christian street preachers are almost invariably arrested under a section of law that was originally intended to deal with football hooliganism.
Government fund for historic churches opens for submissions
The government's handling of funding for historic churches has been criticised.
‘We’ve had nothing like this’ - over 30,000 attend historic Franklin Graham evangelical gathering in Belarus
The two-day “Festival of Hope”, organised by Franklin Graham and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), drew almost 31,000 people to Chizhovka Arena in the Belarusian capital.