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Historic Viking cross restored to public view on Isle of Man
The 1,000-year-old cross was only discovered in 1847.
Historic churches at risk as report calls for overhaul of heritage funding and planning
Churches face “unsustainable” financial and practical pressures unless the government strengthens support for the UK’s historic places of worship, MPs have warned in a major report calling for a new approach to protecting the nation’s built heritage.
Stewardship marks 120th anniversary with record £161m in donations and ‘wonderful growth in generosity’
As Christian giving charity Stewardship marks its 120th anniversary this year, it has reported its highest-ever level of donations and grant-making, with £161m given through the organisation during 2025 and more than a million grants distributed for the first time in its history.
Global persecution report raises concerns about erosion of religious freedom in the West
The report looks at over 20 countries but also includes a section on “hindrances to religious freedom in the West”.
Evangelicals raise concern about detention of families and children under EU's stricter asylum rules
National security and compassion are not “competing values”, the EEA argued.
Clergy serving among the ruins of Venezuela
Clergy are doing their best to console survivors, while dealing with their own loss and trauma.
Hospital chaplains could fall foul of NI's abortion buffer zone laws
Pastor Clive Johnston was convicted in May of breaching buffer zone laws after conducting an open-air service near a hospital where abortions are performed.
Christian nurse who won trans case calls for stronger protections for NHS workers
Minister's private affirmations of support have not translated into support on the ground.
Benefits system amounts to 'state-sponsored fatherlessness'
Moving in with the father of her child could cost a mother thousands in benefits.
Catholic teacher says she was dismissed after sharing abortion views with students
A teacher in Scotland has said she was summarily dismissed after telling students that she was personally against abortion.
Churches and clergy among targets in anti-Christian incidents across Europe
Anti-Christian hate crimes remained elevated in Europe during the month of June, with arson attacks continuing to target Christian sites across the continent.
Church of England divided over official World Cup prayer
Critics called the prayer religiously illiterate and theologically thin.
Over half of Brits believe diversity is undermining national identity
Some 42 per cent of Brits believe Muslims are incapable of integration and a third support remigration.
Majority of blasphemy cases in Pakistan ‘fabricated,’ officials say
Officials in Pakistan last week reported to a parliamentary committee that a majority of 333 blasphemy cases registered in the past five years in four provinces were fabricated, according to media reports.
Ann Widdecombe remembered in Parliament as woman of 'profound faith' and conviction
MPs have paid tribute to Ann Widdecombe in the Commons as counter-terrorism police continue the investigation into her death.
Amnesty International UK expresses 'regret' over report that branded Christian groups 'anti-rights'
Amnesty International UK has expressed "regret" over the publication of a report that labelled dozens of Christian, pro-life and gender critical organisations as "anti-rights".