Duncan Williams

Why 'sorry' is the beginning of divine healing
Why 'sorry' is the beginning of divine healing

Saying “sorry” is one of the simplest things we do with words, yet it carries a moral weight that is anything but simple.

Requiem Mass held for Ann Widdecombe at Buckfast Abbey
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.

Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace in Sudan and Ukraine amid growing humanitarian crises
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 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.

Vicar gives blessing at 14,000ft during charity skydive
Vicar gives blessing at 14,000ft during charity skydive

Rev Gerard Rundell was unexpectedly asked to bless the cameraman while they were still in freefall.

Is politics driving Gen Z away from church? New study raises questions
Is politics driving Gen Z away from church? New study raises questions

A new study has found that the close association between Christianity and US President Donald Trump has become a barrier to church attendance for many young adults, including a significant number who identify as Christians.

Ancient Christian city unearthed in Egypt’s desert
Ancient Christian city unearthed in Egypt’s desert

Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a remarkably preserved Byzantine-era settlement in the Dakhla Oasis, revealing new evidence of an organised Christian community that flourished in the Western Desert more than 1,600 years ago.

More than a million children have been referred for NHS mental health support - the Church has to be part of the solution
More than a million children have been referred for NHS mental health support - the Church has to be part of the solution

The mental health crisis facing children cannot be solved by healthcare alone.

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.

Are witchcraft and paganism a threat to Christianity in modern Britain? 
Are witchcraft and paganism a threat to Christianity in modern Britain? 

What is emerging across Britain is not a wholesale return to pre-Christian religion. Nor is it evidence that large numbers of people are abandoning Christianity in favour of Wicca or Paganism. The reality is both less dramatic and more revealing.

Turkey's hidden Christian past: Extraordinary discoveries are rewriting the story of early Christianity
Turkey's hidden Christian past: Extraordinary discoveries are rewriting the story of early Christianity

Ancient tombs, forgotten churches and a remarkably preserved image of Jesus are transforming historians' understanding of Christianity's formative centuries.

Washington Archdiocese parts ways with exorcist priest over UFO remarks
Washington Archdiocese parts ways with exorcist priest over UFO remarks

A prominent Christian exorcist has been removed from his role by the Archdiocese of Washington after suggesting that many reported UFO sightings could be linked to demonic activity.

How one man overcame his stammer to reach thousands as a radio host
How one man overcame his stammer to reach thousands as a radio host

Konnect Radio founder Gareth Cottrell struggled with a stammer as a child. Now he reaches tens of thousands across the UK with his faith-filled broadcasting.

Are we losing the ability to be still? ADHD, digital distraction and the spiritual battle for attention
Are we losing the ability to be still? ADHD, digital distraction and the spiritual battle for attention

What if modern life itself is making sustained attention, inner stillness and mental clarity increasingly difficult for almost everyone?

The media mandate: How wise use of communication can strengthen the Christian church
The media mandate: How wise use of communication can strengthen the Christian church

As the Church tries to make sense of AI and all the media tools at its disposal, it must ask not merely what gains attention, but what honours Christ, writes Duncan Williams.