Extremist abductions in Nigeria surge by 153% as violence rises again, report finds
Abductions linked to extremist violence in Nigeria more than doubled in the final three months of 2025, according to a new report warning that insecurity in the country is worsening again after several years of comparatively lower violence.
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Christian, pro-life groups rally against assisted suicide
Andy Burnham appears less keen on assisted suicide than Keir Starmer.
Church vows to plough on with Project Spire
Project Spire has been criticised morally, historically, theologically, practically and legally.
Christian nationalists 'are neither patriots nor Christians', says Church of England's parliamentary rep
The Second Church Estates Commissioner made the comments in response to questions from MPs.
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When we are not in control, where do we turn?
Creation itself has a way of confronting us with our limitations. And perhaps that is not an entirely bad thing.
Churches make ‘significant’ contribution to essential services in local communities, study finds
Churches could be providing as many as a quarter of a million essential community services across England, according to new research.
More than 30 Christians Slain in Plateau State, Nigeria
Attacks on villages of one area also leave injuries and destruction.
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Nightclub deal with St Paul's Cathedral a 'sad reflection' on Christianity
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Decline in marriage and relationships among factors driving global fertility slump - study
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CoE clergy feel 'undervalued, under-resourced, overworked, frustrated and vulnerable'
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Ukrainian bishop on war: ‘We understand the value of peace most clearly when it is gone’
A Ukrainian Catholic bishop has spoken of the immense value of peace and religious freedom as his country marks 35 years since regaining independence from the Soviet Union while continuing to endure the devastation of war.
Calls for release of Christian pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong
Nancy Pelosi told colleagues on the House floor that lawmakers must speak out for freedom.
US closes door to Christians fleeing persecution, report warns
The United States is on track to admit zero Christians fleeing from the world's worst countries for persecution in fiscal year 2026, according to a new report from the global watchdog Open Doors and the Evangelical refugee resettlement agency World Relief.
Christians rally to help victims of devastating Nepal floods
Catholics and Evangelicals are doing what they can to aid survivors.
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Earl Spencer is right to raise concerns about the Church of England’s historic buildings
The light shone by Charles Spencer, brother of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, on the financial threat to Britain’s historic churches is significant - although there is a notable omission.
Thousands March for Life in London
Counter-protestors stormed a Mass at Westminster Cathedral
We need to rethink what it means to be a grandparent
I have felt, in my own life, the joy that grandparenting can bring. But I have also come to see how unevenly that joy, and that responsibility, is shared, says Kim Samuel, founder of the Belonging Forum.
Decline in marriage and relationships among factors driving global fertility slump - study
A growing “relationship recession”, alongside economic insecurity, delayed parenthood and changing attitudes towards having children, is contributing to an unprecedented fall in fertility rates around the world, according to a major new study.
Pete Greig shares prophetic word: 'Prepare for war'
Christian author and 24-7 Prayer founder Pete Greig has shared a prophetic warning which he believes Christians should take seriously - “Prepare for war.”
Property investor pledges to support legal fees of arrested street preachers
Many street preachers have been arrested in recent years.
First Cornish musical setting of the Eucharist receives cultural award
The Cornish People’s Mass, a Eucharistic service entirely in the Cornish language, has been recognised with a prestigious award for its cultural significance. This is the story …
Apology issued after anti-immigration protesters confront clergyman inside church
The organiser of a Unite the Right UK demonstration has apologised after a tense stand-off between some of its supporters and a senior clergyman.
Scottish bishop urges support for mothers and children, not more liberal abortion laws
Was the so-called expert group on abortion rigged from the start?
Nightclub deal with St Paul's Cathedral a 'sad reflection' on Christianity
Questionable music events in Britain's cathedrals are becoming increasingly common
Venezuelan bishop released after 5 years in prison, alleges torture
The case against the bishop was “marred by serious irregularities”.
Gloucester Cathedral organ auction to support next generation of musicians
Gloucester Cathedral is giving supporters the chance to have their names permanently associated with its newly completed organ as part of a fundraising auction supporting music education and outreach.
Younger people drinking less than older generations
Is it a generational shift or a reflection of changing behaviour with age?
Church of England hopes to build 2,000 homes to ease housing crisis
The Church of England wishes to "lead by example" in tackling the housing crisis.
God is ‘at work’ among heavy metal fans at Download
Some festivalgoers have subsequently joined churches after encountering chaplains.
Charles Spencer warns repair costs are leaving churches ‘struggling to survive’
Maintaining and conserving old churches has become even harder after the government removed a VAT exemption.
Is the Church ready for those ‘long conversations’ Anna Faris talked about
When actress Anna Faris recently revealed that her teenage son had asked her to accept Jesus Christ, perhaps one of the most interesting parts of the story was not simply that he had shared his faith with her, but how she responded.
Scottish First Minister urged to rule out abortion up to point of birth
John Swinney has been urged to show "true leadership" on the issue.
Quarter of Gen Z women in Ireland could remain childless, says report
Almost a quarter of Gen Z women in Ireland could reach their mid-40s without having children if current demographic trends persist, according to a new report examining the country’s changing patterns of family formation.
17,000 sign petition against Belfast City Hall's ‘diabolical celebration of abortion’
City Hall will be illuminated green to mark “International Safe Abortion Day”.