Obianuju Mbah

Pope Leo XIV listed among Time’s 2026 100 most influential people
Pope Leo XIV has been included in Time magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, marking another milestone in the early months of his historic papacy.

Young men in the US overtake women on religious commitment, new data shows
Young men in the US are now more likely than young women to say religion plays a central role in their lives, marking a notable shift in long-standing patterns of religious belief, according to new analysis from Gallup.

Global Church leaders urge renewed focus on cities as key to spreading the Gospel
The Lausanne Movement is urging Christians around the world to see cities as one of the most important frontiers for mission, as rapid urbanisation continues to reshape where and how people live.

Christians in UK feel free to worship but sense growing cultural pressure - report
Nearly half of Christians surveyed for the report said that expressing their beliefs in public has become more difficult over the past five years.

New study casts doubt on talk of religious revival in US
Speculation about a possible religious revival in the US has been contradicted by new nationwide research suggesting that little has changed with Americans’ faith habits or identities over the past year.

Young men are demoralised, not apathetic, says report
A new report is challenging familiar assumptions about the struggles facing young men, arguing that the problem is better understood as discouragement than indifference.

'We want this nightmare to end' - Lebanese civilians fear for safety
Israeli strikes have compounded the hardship resulting from years of economic instability.

New ‘Tyndale Trail’ launched to mark 500 years of English New Testament
A new long-distance walking trail tracing the life of Bible translator William Tyndale has been launched in south-west England, as part of commemorations marking 500 years since his groundbreaking English New Testament.

Religion is often left unspoken in the workplace despite widespread faith identity, research finds
Fifteen per cent of UK employees with a faith say they have experienced religious discrimination in the workplace.

Stress Awareness Month: how to find peace in a restless world
While stress may not disappear completely, it can be managed and even reduced. Here is some biblically grounded advice that can help bring peace and perspective in the midst of stress.

Over 1,400 Christians killed in Nigeria so far this year, new report claims
Intersociety said that 1,800 Christians were abducted in the same period - with 180 of the abductees killed.

New study explores why young men are embracing Christianity in Finland
“Saying that it is only about conservatism is by far simplifying the phenomenon," the study's authors said.

Businessman and peer Lord Edmiston reflects on faith, stewardship and global mission
The successful businessman and peer said he was driven by evangelism, not the creation of wealth for its own sake.

What do we know about Simon of Cyrene?
Easter may have passed, but some figures in the story stay with us long after the day itself. One of those is Simon of Cyrene - a man who appears for only a moment, says nothing, and then disappears. And yet, his story carries lessons we can hold onto all year round.

Easter Sunday and the hope of resurrection
The hope of the resurrection is especially precious in a world filled with grief, violence, uncertainty, and pain.

New Iraq report urges stronger action to protect Christians and other religious minorities
Jim Shannon MP said the report records both “the progress observed” and “the ongoing challenges” that remain for religious minorities seeking to live in safety and freedom in Iraq.