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Christians join calls to scrap two-child benefit limit

A coalition of 101 organisations, including Christians, has called on the government to abolish the two-child limit on benefits in full, warning that “half-measures” will fail to lift families out of poverty.

Women should be warned about abortion's long-term childlessness risk

A new analysis by public health consultant Kevin Duffy suggests that many women who undergo abortions in their 20s may face a significant risk of remaining childless by midlife — a risk he says is often not communicated during the decision-making process.

Salvation Army launches appeal to keep rough sleepers warm this winter

With winter setting in, the Street branch of The Salvation Army in Somerset has launched a local campaign to collect clean good-quality sleeping bags for people experiencing homelessness.

Cultivating the fruits of the Spirit: Kindness that heals and restores

As we continue our journey through the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23), we arrive at kindness — a virtue that often seems simple enough, yet carries divine power to heal, restore and reveal the very heart of God.

Treasures of Christianity from the African continent

Here are three remarkable figures whose faith, intellect and courage helped shape Christianity as we know it today.

Nigerian Christian to be honoured for defiant faith after surviving extremist attack

A young Nigerian catechist who survived a near-fatal knife attack by extremists is to be honoured for his courage and steadfast faith.

Evangelicals consider AI’s role in the Great Commission

The Lausanne Movement is weighing in on how artificial intelligence might shape the future of Christian mission.

Bible reading linked to greater generosity, study finds

Research into Bible reading by the American Bible Society (ABS) has found that it impacts on generosity, compassion, and social attitudes.

Younger generations lead surprising revival in Bible reading

After years of steady decline, Americans are rediscovering the Bible — and young adults are leading the way.

Major new report maps how the world engages with the Bible

The Bible Society has unveiled a sweeping analysis of how culture, religion, politics and economics shape engagement with Scripture across the globe.

Cultivating the fruits of the Spirit: forbearance in the waiting

Our next stop on the journey through the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23) is forbearance, also translated as patience or long-suffering - one of the most stretching yet beautiful fruits.

Princess Anne visits church parish to see modern ministry in action

Princess Anne recently paid a special visit to Bennachie Parish Church in Aberdeenshire to learn how the reformed parish is finding fresh, creative ways to share the message of Jesus Christ.

Armenia urged to end crackdown on Apostolic Church as global concern grows

Religious freedom in Armenia — the world’s oldest Christian nation — is facing one of its most serious crises in decades, according to a new report warning of escalating confrontation between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s government and the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church (AAHC).