Obianuju Mbah
Divorce leaves lasting scars on children, major new study finds
Using sibling comparisons, the study found that the younger the child at the time of divorce, the more pronounced the negative effects compared to their older siblings.
Poll reveals strong public backing for crackdown on online ‘pimping sites’
A significant majority of UK adults support banning websites that promote the sale of sex - bolstering calls for legal reform to tackle online exploitation.
Cambridge University Press celebrates 100 years of the iconic Cameo Bible
To celebrate the 100-year milestone, Cambridge is releasing a Centenary Edition of the Cameo Bible.
New CEO for Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer as construction nears launch
As one of the UK's most ambitious Christian projects prepares to break ground, the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ian Bullock, to help steer the initiative into its next chapter.
Churches getting ready for major nationwide prayer initiative over Pentecost
In the lead-up to Pentecost weekend, 6 to 8 June, churches throughout the UK are preparing for a 36-hour, round-the-clock prayer event, marking a significant part of the broader Shine Your Light 2025 evangelism initiative.
Triple threat: Mali Christians caught between government repression, censorship and extremist attacks
Christians in Mali are raising alarms over escalating persecution after the military junta’s sweeping political crackdown earlier this May.
Global ‘Relay of Hope’ unites over 30 nations in call for debt forgiveness and reform
A global wave of candlelit vigils and public demonstrations unfolded across more than 30 countries this week, as campaigners urged world leaders to take action on the mounting debt crisis affecting low-income nations.
Scotland sees record high in abortion numbers amid debate over home abortion access
The number of abortions performed in Scotland reached a historic peak in 2024, according to new data published this week by Public Health Scotland.
End of an era: Church of Scotland to cease publication of 146-year-old magazine
After nearly a century and a half in print, Life and Work, the Church of Scotland’s monthly magazine, will cease publication later this year due to financial pressures and dwindling readership.
UK bishops condemn Gaza violence
The bishops cited widespread destruction, the targeting of hospitals, specifically the recent bombing of the Anglican Al-Ahli Hospital, and the starvation of civilians as evidence of a shift from self-defence to what they now consider “a war of aggression”.
20 years after ‘Heaven Is for Real’, Colton Burpo reflects on Heaven, faith and life
Two decades after a medical emergency nearly took his life, Colton Burpo — the boy whose near-death experience inspired the bestselling book and 2014 film Heaven Is for Real — is speaking out about how that event shaped his life and faith, and where he stands today.
Franklin Graham bringing God Loves You Tour back to London in June
“London is not forgotten. God has not finished with London, the UK, or Europe. In fact, He’s only just starting.”
New campaign calls for fairer UK tea trade
Despite three decades of advocacy, only a fraction of tea sold in the UK is certified Fairtrade, and the vast majority of profits still fail to reach those who grow, pick and process the tea.
Why the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and the Nicene Creed matters
You might be wondering: what does a fourth-century church meeting have to do with me today? Actually, quite a lot.
Christian leaders unite in Westminster to kick off 2025 ‘Shine Your Light’ evangelism campaign
More than 100 Christian leaders recently came together at a parliamentary reception in London for the launch of Shine Your Light 2025 — a bold evangelistic initiative aiming to bring the message of Christ to streets, neighbourhoods, and marketplaces across the UK.
