Duncan Williams

CPS considers sexual offence charges against born again Christian Russell Brand
CPS considers sexual offence charges against born again Christian Russell Brand

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is considering bringing criminal charges against British comedian and presenter Russell Brand after the Metropolitan Police submitted a file of evidence involving multiple sexual offence allegations.

Gustavo Gutiérrez, pioneer of liberation theology, dies at 96
Gustavo Gutiérrez, pioneer of liberation theology, dies at 96

Gustavo Gutiérrez, the Peruvian priest and revered father of Latin American liberation theology, has died at the age of 96.

Why I will be joining the Global Day of Prayer for the Media
Why I will be joining the Global Day of Prayer for the Media

Today, perhaps more than ever before, media has the power to shape our world. Let's pray for those who work in it, that they will be guided by integrity, compassion, and a commitment to the truth.

Discovery of one of the world's oldest churches reveals Armenia's ancient Christian roots
Discovery of one of the world's oldest churches reveals Armenia's ancient Christian roots

Archaeologists have uncovered one of the world's oldest Christian churches in the ancient city of Artaxata, Armenia, offering remarkable insight into the spread of early Christianity.

Christians invited to join National Week of Prayer
Christians invited to join National Week of Prayer

No matter the denomination, individual area of influence, or whether you are gathering 3 people or 3,000 people, we believe this is a moment for the UK to return to God and flourish in the identity found in Him."

Evangelical Alliance records fastest membership growth in decades
Evangelical Alliance records fastest membership growth in decades

The growth comes amid a "secular tsunami" in the UK, CEO Gavin Calver said.

What does the Gutenberg Press teach us about the intersection of faith and technological innovation?
What does the Gutenberg Press teach us about the intersection of faith and technological innovation?

In much the same way the Gutenberg Press revolutionised communication in its time, modern digital media - through the internet, broadcast channels, and the mobile devices we all carry - offers an equally transformative platform for sharing the Christian message today.

River baptisms revive faith on Bodmin Moor
River baptisms revive faith on Bodmin Moor

Bodmin Moor, an iconic and rugged landscape in North Cornwall, has recently become a site for inspired Christian renewal through outdoor river baptisms.

Trusting God beyond our understanding: Lessons from Abraham's journey
Trusting God beyond our understanding: Lessons from Abraham's journey

Abraham, often called the father of faith, encountered many trials on his journey with God. His story is one of remarkable belief, but it also reveals moments of deep human struggle.

Pope Francis' visit to Asia-Pacific highlights urgent need for world climate commitment
Pope Francis' visit to Asia-Pacific highlights urgent need for world climate commitment

As the pope journeyed through countries already feeling the severe impacts of environmental crises, local leaders highlighted the need for a global commitment to address these issues.

Politician quits over social media post of baby Jesus with bullet holes
Politician quits over social media post of baby Jesus with bullet holes

The images, which were shared on Instagram, showed the faces of Mary and Jesus riddled with bullet holes, prompting a wave of criticism and formal complaints.

Why might risk be the proving ground for our faith?
Why might risk be the proving ground for our faith?

At its core, faith is an act of trust - a confident reliance on God that often requires stepping into the unknown. One of the most profound yet frequently overlooked aspects of faith is risk.

Pope Francis meets Italian man freed after 33 years in prison for wrongful triple murder conviction
Pope Francis meets Italian man freed after 33 years in prison for wrongful triple murder conviction

Pope Francis held a private meeting on Friday with Beniamino Zuncheddu, an Italian man exonerated earlier this year after spending 33 years in prison for crimes he did not commit. The encounter took place in the library of the Apostolic Palace.

Historic churches once lost to the Black Death re-open together after 650 years
Historic churches once lost to the Black Death re-open together after 650 years

Two ancient churches in Kent, closed for over 650 years after the outbreak of the Black Death plague decimated their congregations, have finally re-opened to the public in a celebratory event.

Not so marvellous? Some Christians say new Deadpool movie is blasphemous
Not so marvellous? Some Christians say new Deadpool movie is blasphemous

Deadpool & Wolverine has quickly become a movie box office sensation, but not all viewers are celebrating.

50 Christians massacred in Nigeria's middle belt region
50 Christians massacred in Nigeria's middle belt region

At least 50 Christians were brutally killed on 8 August in the predominantly Christian village of Ayati, located in Ukum County, Benue State, Nigeria. Local reports indicate that the deadly assault was allegedly carried out by Fulani herdsmen in collaboration with a criminally motivated gang.