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Guerrilla control, blockades, and long river journeys: a day in the life of Latin American Bible translators
Guerrilla control, blockades, and long river journeys: a day in the life of Latin American Bible translators

The entire translation team, no matter what direction they were coming from, put their lives at risk as they passed through guerrilla-controlled areas.

After Sunak's Cabinet reshuffle, where do new ministers stand on abortion and assisted suicide?
After Sunak's Cabinet reshuffle, where do new ministers stand on abortion and assisted suicide?

After the sudden dismissal of Suella Braverman as Home Secretary earlier today, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has undertaken a major cabinet reshuffle ahead of his Autumn Statement next week.

Calls for Archbishop of Canterbury to resign
Calls for Archbishop of Canterbury to resign

The Most Rev Justin Welby has faced further criticism this week, with a formal request for his resignation being placed before the Church of England General Synod.

Scale of Israel's bombardment of Gaza 'cannot be morally justified', says Archbishop of Canterbury
Scale of Israel's bombardment of Gaza 'cannot be morally justified', says Archbishop of Canterbury

The Archbishop of Canterbury has called for an end to the bloodshed in Gaza as the death toll continues to climb.

Church of England Synod gathers to consider same-sex blessings
Church of England Synod gathers to consider same-sex blessings

Members of the Church of England's parliamentary body, General Synod, are convening to consider prayers of blessing for same-sex couples.

At least 20 churches destroyed as Nepal earthquake kills over 150
At least 20 churches destroyed as Nepal earthquake kills over 150

Several churches collapsed in Nepal after a devastating earthquake of 6.4 magnitude struck remote western parts of the South Asian country last week, causing widespread destruction and over 150 fatalities, Christian groups have said.

Indi Gregory dies after withdrawal of life support
Indi Gregory dies after withdrawal of life support

Baby Indi Gregory has tragically died after her life support was removed on Sunday.

Christian teenager laid to rest
Christian teenager laid to rest

Elianne Andam, the Christian teenager stabbed to death on her way to school in September, has been laid to rest.

Baby Indi Gregory's life support removed
Baby Indi Gregory's life support removed

Life support has been withdrawn from Indi Gregory and the 8-month-old baby has now been moved to hospice care.

Peace as a fruit of the Spirit
Peace as a fruit of the Spirit

In the bustling and chaotic world we inhabit, the pursuit of peace often feels like an elusive dream. Yet, for us believers, the concept of peace goes far beyond external circumstances; it is an essential component of the fruit of the Spirit.

10 years of marriage, 10 years of God's faithfulness
10 years of marriage, 10 years of God's faithfulness

As we approach this year's milestone anniversary, we feel able to see far beyond what we have in the past, and it is a magnificent mountain top view.

Jerusalem\'s church leaders call for sober Christmas in Holy Land as war rages
Jerusalem's church leaders call for sober Christmas in Holy Land as war rages

Leaders of Jordan's Council of Churches issued a similar statement on Nov. 5, calling for the cancellation of Christmas celebrations in the kingdom.

Dozens of Christian homes destroyed in Gaza
Dozens of Christian homes destroyed in Gaza

Over 50 Christian homes and a Catholic school are among the buildings that have been badly damaged by airstrikes in Gaza.

Court orders Indi Gregory's life support to be removed
Court orders Indi Gregory's life support to be removed

The family of Indi Gregory have lost their latest bid to stop the 8-month-old's life support from being removed.

Church of England attendance increases but still below pre-pandemic levels
Church of England attendance increases but still below pre-pandemic levels

The Church of England has seen an uptick in attendance for a second year running but figures still remain lower than before the pandemic.

There is wisdom, soul healing and power to be found through forgiveness
There is wisdom, soul healing and power to be found through forgiveness

In our physical world, often filled with conflicts and disagreements, where nations and neighbours seem to clash, people of faith may wonder: must hatred prevail, or can forgiveness bring about lasting peace and healing?