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Robert Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV, becomes first American pontiff
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, taking the name Pope Leo XIV and becoming the first American to hold the papacy.
How church bells rang again after the war
In the UK church bells which had remained silent during the war, rang again on VE Day in 1945. This is the story …
How Christians Marked VE Day in 1945
Eighty years ago, VE Day was celebrated by Christians across the land. This is the story …
More people are going to church than before the pandemic
Evangelical churches up and down the country are reporting an increase in the number of people exploring faith and finding Jesus.
Dean of Coventry travels to Berlin for joint VE Day commemoration
The Dean of Coventry, the Very Rev John Witcombe, journeyed to Berlin this week to take part in a national service of remembrance for the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
Churches unite in celebration of VE Day 80th Anniversary
Churches throughout England are marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with nationwide commemorative events on Thursday.
Black smoke ends first day of papal conclave
A ballot has been held on the first day of the papal conclave but not yielded a new pope.
‘Don’t forget the seafarers,’ says Christian mission agency
A Christian mission agency has called for the welfare of nearly two million seafarers to be taken into consideration, as the global shipping fleet cuts costs by adopting new technologies.
Vicar goes medieval and celebrates church milestone as hermit
A Yorkshire vicar is taking a step back in time - over 800 years, in fact - by living as a hermit as part of a unique celebration marking a major milestone in his parish's history.
Scots urged to reject ‘extreme’ assisted suicide legislation
Scottish voters are being urged to contact their MSPs ahead of a Stage One vote in Holyrood next week.
Jeremy Clarkson warns Christianity is 'in danger' amid falling birth rates
Broadcaster and columnist Jeremy Clarkson has issued a stark warning about the future of Christianity, suggesting that a sharp decline in birth rates across the Western world could pose an existential threat to the faith’s long-term survival.
Trump denies any involvement in AI pope image amid Catholic backlash
The controversy erupted just days before a historic Vatican conclave to elect the successor to Pope Francis.
More churches embrace AI in ministry but pastors prefer to write their own sermons - study
More churches across the U.S. are embracing the use of Artificial Intelligence in their ministries, but pastors have stopped short of using the technology to prepare their sermons, data from the State of the Church Tech 2025 report shows.
Madagascan Christians called to lead by example in struggling country
“We cannot serve Jesus Christ in church, and the devil outside.”
Churches and cathedrals help kick off VE Day 80th anniversary commemorations
Churches and cathedrals are playing a big part in this week's 80th anniversary commemorations of Victory in Europe - or VE - Day which marked the end of World War II in Europe in 1945.
Faith, justice and change: Niall Cooper reflects on nearly three decades with Church Action on Poverty
After 28 years at the helm of Church Action on Poverty, Niall Cooper is stepping down from his role as director – marking the end of a remarkable chapter in Christian social justice and offering a moment for both reflection and gratitude.