Duncan Williams
Pakistan moves toward reforming blasphemy laws amid crackdown on hardline party
Pakistan’s government appears poised to reform its long-criticised blasphemy laws after a sweeping crackdown on a hardline Islamist group and an announcement by the law minister signalled fresh intent to curb the misuse of religious legislation blamed for decades of violence and injustice.
The Australian Christian Lobby warns against ‘dangerous’ cult laws in Victoria
The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) has voiced strong opposition to potential new Victorian laws designed to protect people from coercive control within cults, arguing that such measures could inadvertently target legitimate faith communities.
Tehran’s Christians find both hope and hardship amid symbolic gesture
Tehran has inaugurated a new metro station named after the Virgin Mary
Animal rights activists want Archbishop Mullally to ban leather Bibles and beeswax candles
Animal rights campaigners want the incoming Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, to phase out the use of animal-derived materials in churches, including leather-bound Bibles, beeswax candles and wool vestments.
Charlie Kirk remembered as one of Israel’s strongest Christian allies
Christian activist Charlie Kirk has been posthumously recognised as one of Israel’s most devoted supporters, just a month after his tragic murder on a university campus in Utah.
Why listening matters: A personal reflection
In the patient attentiveness of Christ, we discover not only a model to follow but also a call to listen with the same love and care that He offers to each of us.
Two women in line to become Archbishop of Canterbury
Britain is preparing to announce the next Archbishop of Canterbury this Friday, and for the first time in history, the frontrunners include two women who could take on the role of spiritual leader for 85 million Anglicans worldwide.
From crime to Christ: Devon drug dealer shares his life-changing encounter with God
A former career criminal who once plotted multi-million pound drug deals has told how his life was transformed after what he describes as a dramatic “God encounter” on a ferry.
Remembering Steve Legg: One year on
His wife Bekah described him simply as “one of a kind and the best of men”. Those words capture the sense of loss still felt a year later.
Penguin Random House launches first Christian imprint to share the message of Jesus
The move reflects a growing demand for Christian and faith-based writing in the United Kingdom and internationally.
Christians suffer under false charges in India
Police in northern India left two young boys alone when they arrested their parents, a pastor and his wife, on fabricated charges of “forced conversion”. The mother was later beaten in custody, according to sources.
Manhunt to find Charlie Kirk assassin continues as political leaders unite in condemnation
The conservative Christian leader was shot dead on a university campus in Utah on Wednesday.
Faith Minister role vacant again following Lord Khan’s departure
The government’s Faith Minister role has once again fallen vacant following the latest cabinet reshuffle.
From rock bottom to ring redemption: How born-again Ben found new life in church boxing
Ben Cookson's philosophy is simple: faith, fitness, and fellowship can go hand in hand.
Pope prays for victims of Lisbon funicular tragedy
The Pope expressed his “heartfelt condolences” to the bereaved families.
Why online learning deepened my theological life
When I first enrolled in an online Bible study course, I wasn’t expecting it to be life-changing. In fact, I had my doubts.