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More than 50 Christians slain in Nigeria's Plateau state
Following the killing of more than 60 Christians in Plateau state, Nigeria earlier this month, the death toll of a dawn attack on April 14 on a predominantly Christian community in the state has risen to 51, according to reports.
Churches celebrate a united Easter this year
Different calendars mean Orthodox and Western churches often celebrate Easter on different dates, but this year they align.
Parishioners claim CofE's Net Zero plan is leaving church-goers in the cold
Not for the first time, a well-intentioned plan may have had undesirable side-effects
Christian organisations call for end to latest Sudan conflict
War has been Sudan's only constant for nearly a century.
Animated biblical epic ‘The King of Kings’ surpasses ‘Prince of Egypt’ with historic box office debut
Angel Studios’ “The King of Kings” roared into theaters over the weekend with a projected $19 million domestic debut, setting a new record for a biblical animated film.
Will Smith talks God, faith and fulfilment with Lecrae
Speaking with Christian rapper Lecrae, Smith said that over the last few years he has done a lot of “inward work” and realised that after reaching the highest heights of fame and riches, there is still a great emptiness.
Estonian Church appeals to US to save it from government ban
The church denies it is a puppet of Russia, or a supporter of the war in Ukraine.
Irish Christians have 'medieval' views on Jews, say researchers
The Irish have "medieval" views, according to American academics
Growing interest in the Bible and Jesus raises hopes of transatlantic revival among young adults
A renewed curiosity about the Bible is sweeping the US as fresh data from the State of the Bible report reveals significant increases in Scripture engagement, especially among young people and men.
Church of England bishops express 'grief, sorrow and outrage' over Gaza hospital attack
The Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza City is run by the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and has been a lifeline for Palestinians since the outbreak of the war between Israel and Gaza.
Religious facades mask the misery of human trafficking
A disturbing and deceptive trend has come to light in Southeast Asia: human traffickers masquerading as Christian missionaries and pilgrims to transport victims across international borders.
Bible readings by 'Carry On' star reveal private quest for faith
At the height of his fame in the 1970s, Kenneth Williams was asked to record excerpts from the Bible. Those recordings hadn’t been broadcast until the BBC did so at the weekend on Radio 4. So, was Kenneth Williams a closet Christian?
Jesus Film Project reaches 2,200 languages with release of new dialect
The latest version was released in Bouna, a dialect of the Kulango language spoken in Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa.
American missionary pastor abducted at gunpoint during church meeting in South Africa
An American church-planting missionary was abducted at gunpoint while leading a prayer meeting at his church in South Africa on Thursday, police say.
Surge in searches for local churches
The Church of England has been buoyed by latest figures showing a leap in visits to its church finder website.
Australian judge rules against puberty blockers for 12 year old in 'stunning victory for sanity'
The idea that gender identity is not affected by external factors was found to be unsupported by evidence.