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Slight rise in religious programmes on TV last year
Slight rise in religious programmes on TV last year

The BBC is behind nearly all the religious programmes available on British TV.

Iran threatens to seize one of last remaining Protestant churches in Tehran
Iran threatens to seize one of last remaining Protestant churches in Tehran

One of the last remaining historic Protestant churches in Iran is reportedly facing the threat of confiscation by the Iranian government, drawing renewed international attention to the country's treatment of religious minorities.

EU accused of turning a blind eye to alleged persecution of Armenian church
EU accused of turning a blind eye to alleged persecution of Armenian church

Many bishops have been arrested under Nikol Pashinyan's government.

Anti-Christian incidents double in Israel
Anti-Christian incidents double in Israel

Anti-Christian incidents peaked during Jewish/Israeli celebrations.

Over 100 baptised in sea near Bournemouth beach
Over 100 baptised in sea near Bournemouth beach

Over 120 people have been baptised in the sea near Bournemouth over the course of two weekends.

Christian nurse at centre of trans pronouns row has 'no case' to answer, regulator concludes
Christian nurse at centre of trans pronouns row has 'no case' to answer, regulator concludes

The Nursing and Midwifery Council has decided that no action needs to be taken against a Christian nurse who refused to use the preferred pronouns of a transgender patient.

July is Disability Awareness Month - Let us celebrate the diversity of God’s image in all people
July is Disability Awareness Month - Let us celebrate the diversity of God’s image in all people

Life in Christ is not shaped by uniform ability, but by interdependence in which weakness and strength are not ranked but held together.

Christian Brothers defend housing convicted sex abusers amid insolvency claims in Australia
Christian Brothers defend housing convicted sex abusers amid insolvency claims in Australia

The Christian Brothers have defended their decision to retain nine convicted child sex offenders within their religious order, saying they have a "Gospel imperative" to continue caring for all members, according to court documents filed in Australia.

Nearly 30,000 Christians killed in Nigeria in six years
Nearly 30,000 Christians killed in Nigeria in six years

Tens of thousands of Christians are losing their lives to violence in Nigeria, many of them at the hands of radicalised Fulani herdsmen, a new report has warned.

14 everyday phrases that come straight from the Bible
14 everyday phrases that come straight from the Bible

Whether people realise it or not, the Bible has had an enormous influence on the English language.

YWAM mobilizes churches in multi-country outreach as World Cup knockout stage continues
YWAM mobilizes churches in multi-country outreach as World Cup knockout stage continues

International missionary movement Youth With A Mission (YWAM) is running a coordinated outreach campaign across Canada, Mexico, and the United States as the 2026 FIFA World Cup advances through its intense knockout stages.

Presbyterian Church of Wales considers 'do or die' reforms
Presbyterian Church of Wales considers 'do or die' reforms

Very few members of the denomination are below 25 years old.

Church in Venezuela 'overwhelmed' after after devastating earthquakes
Church in Venezuela 'overwhelmed' after after devastating earthquakes

Last week's earthquakes have only added to the challenges already faced by oppressed Christians in Venezuela with some reporting disparities in access to humanitarian assistance.

July 4, 1776: The founding of a Christian nation?
July 4, 1776: The founding of a Christian nation?

The American Declaration of Independence, of 1776, was a truly historic event.

Could sleep be your new spiritual super-power?
Could sleep be your new spiritual super-power?

“Sleep is spiritual,” is the claim made in a newly-published guide to discipleship, written by London-based Church of England vicar, Sarah Guinness.

Labour attempts to allay concerns about planned conversion therapy ban
Labour attempts to allay concerns about planned conversion therapy ban

Conversion therapy ban “should not” prevent religious leaders giving their views on LGBT matters, says Labour peer.