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Christian MP Danny Kruger defects to Reform
Christian MP Danny Kruger defects to Reform

"The Conservative party is over, over as a national party, over as the principal opposition to the left," said Kruger.

How a Glasgow church helped shape Belle and Sebastian’s early years
How a Glasgow church helped shape Belle and Sebastian’s early years

Stuart Murdoch, frontman of the internationally acclaimed indie band Belle and Sebastian, has credited a Church of Scotland congregation with playing a decisive role in his musical journey.

Over 1,600 Christians killed for their faith since 2000 - study
Over 1,600 Christians killed for their faith since 2000 - study

"The Church regards the memory of the martyrs not as a moment of sorrow but as hope for the future."

Short film series helps young people explore Jesus and life's big questions
Short film series helps young people explore Jesus and life's big questions

HOPE engages with the hopelessness and yet openness to faith shaping the lives of many Gen Z today.

What is the significance of harvest for Christians?
What is the significance of harvest for Christians?

During the start of autumn, it is common that British churches hold a Harvest Festival. The form of the modern Christian harvest festival dates to Victorian times, but the principle behind it has a biblical basis. This is the story …

Russian court imprisons pastor for statement on Ukraine war
Russian court imprisons pastor for statement on Ukraine war

A Russian court has jailed a church pastor for four years after he spoke out against the invasion of Ukraine in a sermon.

Charlie Kirk funeral details announced
Charlie Kirk funeral details announced

The funeral for Charlie Kirk has been scheduled for Sunday 21 September.

The Christian conversion and the invention of the English
The Christian conversion and the invention of the English

The Church played an important role in the origin of ‘Englishness’.

When thoughts speak louder than words: a biblical reflection on telepathy
When thoughts speak louder than words: a biblical reflection on telepathy

Imagine if people could hear your thoughts without you ever saying a word.

Church of England, National Lottery join forces to conserve 'table top' tombs
Church of England, National Lottery join forces to conserve 'table top' tombs

The tombs are named for their design of a flat slab of stone supported by sides of upright legs.

CoE bishop concedes Farage has a point about 'out of touch' leadership
CoE bishop concedes Farage has a point about 'out of touch' leadership

Bishop Martyn Snow said that many Christians are in favour of tighter border controls “not out of hatred but out of sincere concern for social cohesion, pressure on public services and the pace of cultural change in their communities”.

Bishops warn House of Lords against legalising assisted suicide
Bishops warn House of Lords against legalising assisted suicide

Bishops were among the members of the House of Lords speaking out against plans to legalise assisted suicide in England and Wales. 

Charlie Kirk's widow pays tribute to 'martyr' husband
Charlie Kirk's widow pays tribute to 'martyr' husband

"Charlie will stand at his Saviour’s side wearing the glorious crown of a martyr."

Charlie Kirk murder suspect in custody
Charlie Kirk murder suspect in custody

A man believed to be the shooter who killed Christian conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a TPUSA college event in Utah has been arrested, President Donald Trump has said.

Peers urged to reject 'irredeemably flawed' assisted suicide bill
Peers urged to reject 'irredeemably flawed' assisted suicide bill

The House of Lords has begun debating Kim Leadbeater's bill to legalise assisted suicide after it passed the House of Commons in the summer. 

Over 100 Christians massacred by Islamist rebels in eastern Congo
Over 100 Christians massacred by Islamist rebels in eastern Congo

In a devastating turn of events, over 100 Christians have been brutally murdered in coordinated attacks by Islamist militants in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).