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Requiem Mass held for Ann Widdecombe at Buckfast Abbey
Family, friends and former colleagues gathered at Buckfast Abbey on Wednesday to bid a final farewell to former MP, broadcaster and author Ann Widdecombe.
Over 100 women received post-abortion counselling in Ireland in early 2026
Over 100 women accessed state-funded post-abortion counselling services in Ireland during the first three months of 2026.
Jen Hatmaker says she no longer believes in Hell
Jen Hatmaker, a prominent progressive Christian influencer and bestselling author who quit attending church last year, now says she no longer believes in Hell.
Haitian bishop warns gangs are targeting Church as violence forces parish closures
“We keep praying, singing and dancing,” says one local bishop despite the daily threat of violence.
Portsmouth Cathedral secures funding for urgent belfry conservation work
Portsmouth Cathedral has reached its fundraising goal to restore its historic belfry, paving the way for conservation work to begin next month.
Assisted suicide bill could lead to closure of care homes and hospices
Care homes could be forced to choose between helping their patients to die or closing down.
Remote consultations increasingly routine in Ireland's abortion services
A new study has found that remote consultations are becoming a routine part of early medical abortion services in the Republic of Ireland, prompting renewed debate over safety and regulation.
Canadian family claim Christian grandmother was euthanised against her wishes
The 83-year-old grandmother allegedly could not correctly answer questions on how many siblings she had and yet was declared mentally capable.
World’s tallest statue of Jesus planned in Armenia
A business tycoon with political ambitions is planning to build the world’s tallest statue of Jesus Christ in his home country of Armenia.
Church of England's reparations plan is 'unpopular, ill-judged and highly political'
The transatlantic slave trade was a complex industry with its own supply chains involving both European and African rulers and traders.
Bethel pausing sale of The Passion Translation amid backlash
Bethel Church is pausing the sale of The Passion Translation, a Bible paraphrase also known as TPT, the Redding, California, congregation said in a statement, as numerous Christians continue to point to significant concerns about the paraphrase.
Peterborough Cathedral welcomes more families with LEGO exhibition
Peterborough Cathedral has welcomed a major LEGO exhibition this summer as Anglican cathedrals across England continue expanding their cultural and family programmes alongside their traditional role as places of worship.
Religion, immigration and abortion could shape key US Senate races, new polling suggests
Religious demographics vary considerably across the five battleground states and could influence voter behaviour.
Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace in Sudan and Ukraine amid growing humanitarian crises
Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for peace in both Sudan and Ukraine, urging political and military leaders to protect civilians and respect international humanitarian law.
Nigeria risks losing major US aid package over Christian persecution concerns
Nigeria could lose access to a significant share of a new United States health and humanitarian assistance package unless it demonstrates progress in tackling violence against Christians, according to a bilateral agreement between Washington and Abuja.
Religion question on Australian census becomes online battleground
Online campaigns to influence census religion data go back decades.