Obianuju Mbah
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.
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.
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 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.
Trust drives Christian giving as committed believers donate four times UK average - report
The report also highlights a significant “giving gap”.
Cuban bishops warn oil sanctions could deepen hardship and unrest
The message, read in Catholic parishes nationwide, warned that further pressure on fuel access would fall most heavily on vulnerable families already struggling to survive.
Church of England directs £600,000 towards clergy mental health and financial support
The funding package includes new grants for two national charities working with clergy facing psychological strain and financial pressure.
St William shrine fragments return to York Minster after 500 years underground
Fragments of a long-lost medieval shrine honouring St William of York have returned to York Minster for the first time in nearly 500 years, marking a major moment in the cathedral’s history and a highlight of its programme for 2026.
New research sheds light on why women are more religious than men
Gender gaps were found to narrow in line with degrees of modernisation, secularisation, and gender equality. But, the paper finds, the "gap does not vanish entirely – even in highly secular countries women remain more religious than men".
Reports of persecution and church raids in Russian-occupied Ukraine
Churches not aligned with Moscow are being raided or closed down, as clergy are detained or replaced.
Deliverance ministry in the Church of England draws fresh attention
Requests for deliverance ministry reportedly rose after Covid-era isolation.
Peers challenge extreme abortion law proposals in Crime and Policing Bill
Peers in the House of Lords cite concerns around women’s safety, coercion, and late-term and sex-selective abortions.
Churches urged to be ready amid reports of growing Bible curiosity among young adults
A sharp rise in Bible sales and reports of growing spiritual curiosity among young adults in the UK has prompted calls for church leaders to be ready to respond.
Long-term emotional distress persists for women decades after abortion, studies suggest
Some women continue to experience emotional distress decades after having an abortion, according to recent research that challenges the assumption that such effects are always short-lived.
Concerns raised over theological bias in AI Bible chatbots
New research suggests that popular Bible chatbots frequently promote a narrow theological outlook.
How to overcome greed
As Christians, we are familiar with Scripture’s clear warnings about money. We are told that “the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil” (1 Timothy 6:10), and that no one can serve both God and money (Matthew 6:24; Luke 16:13). Yet despite knowing these truths, many of us still find ourselves desiring wealth and possessions.