Duncan Williams
The unyielding faith of one woman that shook an empire
In the year AD 203, a young woman named Vibia Perpetua stepped into a Roman arena in Carthage, North Africa. The crowd jeered, wild beasts prowled, and death was certain. Yet she did not hesitate.
Pope Leo XIV’s first Mass sends a defining message of faith in a distracted world
Standing beneath Michelangelo’s towering fresco of the Last Judgement, newly elected Pope Leo XIV delivered his first papal homily in the Sistine Chapel, setting a bold and unmistakable tone for his pontificate. His message: reclaim an authentic vision of Jesus Christ or risk living in a state of “practical atheism”.
Vicar goes medieval and celebrates church milestone as hermit
A Yorkshire vicar is taking a step back in time - over 800 years, in fact - by living as a hermit as part of a unique celebration marking a major milestone in his parish's history.
Jeremy Clarkson warns Christianity is 'in danger' amid falling birth rates
Broadcaster and columnist Jeremy Clarkson has issued a stark warning about the future of Christianity, suggesting that a sharp decline in birth rates across the Western world could pose an existential threat to the faith’s long-term survival.
Trump denies any involvement in AI pope image amid Catholic backlash
The controversy erupted just days before a historic Vatican conclave to elect the successor to Pope Francis.
Faith, justice and change: Niall Cooper reflects on nearly three decades with Church Action on Poverty
After 28 years at the helm of Church Action on Poverty, Niall Cooper is stepping down from his role as director – marking the end of a remarkable chapter in Christian social justice and offering a moment for both reflection and gratitude.
Church ruling shifts St George’s Day in rare calendar shake-up
Patriotic Britons may have woken this morning expecting to raise a pint and a flag in honour of St George, only to discover that the date - 23 April - is no longer officially England’s day of celebration.
Pope Francis dies aged 88: Vatican mourns a 'life dedicated to service'
Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome and leader of the Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has confirmed.
Religious facades mask the misery of human trafficking
A disturbing and deceptive trend has come to light in Southeast Asia: human traffickers masquerading as Christian missionaries and pilgrims to transport victims across international borders.
Bible readings by 'Carry On' star reveal private quest for faith
At the height of his fame in the 1970s, Kenneth Williams was asked to record excerpts from the Bible. Those recordings hadn’t been broadcast until the BBC did so at the weekend on Radio 4. So, was Kenneth Williams a closet Christian?
Shrewsbury festival to celebrate landmark Christian anniversary
Shrewsbury is set to host a major cultural and spiritual festival this spring to commemorate 1,700 years since the First Council of Nicaea, a foundational event in Christian history.
Russell Brand, born-again Christian and media personality, charged with rape and sexual assault
He is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 2 May.
Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ to begin filming in Italy this August
Mel Gibson is set to return to the director’s chair for The Resurrection of the Christ, the long-awaited sequel to The Passion of the Christ.
US study claims two in five Brits raised Christian no longer believe
A new report from the Washington-based Pew Research Center suggests that Britain’s religious identity is undergoing a transformation
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.
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.