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Young Christians engaging with Bible more, survey finds
A new report reveals surprising levels of Bible engagement among young people aged 15–30.
Päivi Räsänen to appeal to ECHR after conviction over biblical pamphlet
Räsänen's case has been ongoing for years now.
Historic Mozambique church destroyed in extremist attack as church leaders appeal for peace
Church leaders in northern Mozambique have renewed calls for peace and religious unity after militants destroyed a historic church during a violent raid in Cabo Delgado Province.
Christians petition for protection of pastors in Colombia following murders
A petition will be presented to the new president.
Irish church leaders denounce 'epidemic' of violence against women
Church leaders in Ireland have expressed their “sympathy and prayerful support” to the families of women who have been killed in “an epidemic of violence against women sweeping across Ireland”.
Scotland faces crisis of belonging as loneliness deepens across society
Younger adults - despite being the most digitally connected generation in history - are increasingly struggling to form meaningful relationships and stable communities.
Who was Mother Julian of Norwich and why is she important?
8 May is the traditional day to remember Mother Julian of Norwich. She is important because her book remains a classic of Christian spirituality and is the first book in English known to have been written by a woman. This is her story …
'Dark day' as retired pastor is convicted for preaching John 3:16 near abortion facilities
A retired pastor has been found guilty of breaching an abortion clinic 'safe access zone' after he preached a sermon on John 3:16.
'Managerial' secularism becoming commonplace across Europe, says rights group
Human Rights Without Frontiers (HRWF) says that governmental restrictions on religions freedom have reached their highest level in Europe in two decades.
Church of England publishes report on mission funding impact
Over £100m went to Church of England dioceses and mission partners.
Manipur Christians face 'grave and escalating humanitarian crisis'
Three years on the crisis is far from over.
Faith plays key role in young people’s mental wellbeing - study
A new study suggests that religion can play a significant role in shaping the mental health and emotional resilience of young people, particularly when it is expressed through positive coping practices.
‘Biggest mission opportunity’: Gospel campaign launched ahead of World Cup
Christian charity Hope Together UK is encouraging churches and individuals across the UK to seize what it describes as “the biggest mission opportunity” during this summer’s FIFA World Cup, with the launch of a new football-themed outreach resource.
New report accuses Armenian government of targeting Apostolic Church
The report came as EU leaders gathered in Yerevan.
Campaign seeks to put children's rights first in gay marriage debate
Katy Faust is challenging the legal definition of marriage in the US, arguing that the rights of children to a mother and father have been undermined, and she sees parallels with the UK.
Reform will be 'far friendlier' to Christians than other parties if it wins office
Farage is “not just giving lip service" to Christianity, says Reform's head of policy.