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Faith plays key role in young people’s mental wellbeing - study
A new study suggests that religion can play a significant role in shaping the mental health and emotional resilience of young people, particularly when it is expressed through positive coping practices.
‘Biggest mission opportunity’: Gospel campaign launched ahead of World Cup
Christian charity Hope Together UK is encouraging churches and individuals across the UK to seize what it describes as “the biggest mission opportunity” during this summer’s FIFA World Cup, with the launch of a new football-themed outreach resource.
New report accuses Armenian government of targeting Apostolic Church
The report came as EU leaders gathered in Yerevan.
Campaign seeks to put children's rights first in gay marriage debate
Katy Faust is challenging the legal definition of marriage in the US, arguing that the rights of children to a mother and father have been undermined, and she sees parallels with the UK.
'Total collapse of human security' - mother gives birth as gunmen attack Nigeria village
The attack has highlighted the deepening crisis in Nigeria.
Why do Christians say “Amen”?
There are certain words we use so often in church that we rarely stop to think about them. “Amen” is one of those words. But what does it actually mean and why do Christians say it?
The Protestant faith is losing people in the UK
The UK, Sweden and Germany are among the countries with the largest net losses of Protestants, according to a new study into religious switching.
Thousands expected as ‘Jesus March’ returns to London for Pentecost
Thousands of Christians from across the UK are set to gather in central London this Pentecost weekend for a large-scale public event celebrating the Christian faith.
US churchgoers report stronger faith and renewed commitment five years after Covid pandemic
A major new survey of over 24,000 Christian churchgoers in the US suggests many believe their faith and congregational life have strengthened in the years since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Israeli troops investigated after damage to solar panels in Christian village in Lebanon
Israeli soldiers are under investigation after footage appeared to show military equipment being used to wreck solar panels in a Christian village in southern Lebanon.
King Charles tells US Congress Christianity is his ‘firm anchor and daily inspiration’ during historic Washington address
King Charles III declared that Christianity remains a “firm anchor and daily inspiration” in his life as he delivered a landmark address to a joint session of the United States Congress during his first official state visit to the US as monarch.
Christians urge international action over deepening humanitarian crisis in Iran
A Christian advocacy group has issued an urgent appeal for international intervention as humanitarian conditions in Iran continue to worsen, warning that shortages of medicine, food and essential supplies are placing millions of vulnerable people at risk.
Coptic Christian YouTuber sentenced to five years in Egypt over faith-based online videos
A man has been sentenced to five years in prison with hard labour in Egypt after posting online videos about Christianity, according to Christian legal advocacy group ADF International.
Missionary behind milestone Paraguay Bible translation to retire after 44 years of service
A missionary whose work helped bring the Bible to indigenous communities in Paraguay’s remote Chaco region is retiring after 44 years of ministry and translation work.
Calls to EU to move beyond words as Syria’s Christians face escalating violence
Fresh criticism is being directed at European leaders over what campaigners describe as a failure to take meaningful action to protect Syria’s Christian communities amid renewed sectarian violence and reports of incessant persecution.
Global Christianity faces major challenges in 2026 despite signs of growth, new report finds
A new global study has highlighted fresh developments affecting Christianity worldwide, with researchers pointing to demographic shifts, persecution and urbanisation as some of the key areas of focus for church leaders.