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World Council of Churches head meets with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill
World Council of Churches head meets with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill

The Patriarch reportedly said churches 'must not add fuel to the fire' of political conflict but has been widely accused of doing just that.

Married mums are the happiest, report says
Married mums are the happiest, report says

And because conservative women are statistically more likely to be married, the satisfaction stats seem to fall somewhat neatly along political lines as well: conservative women report being satisfied at double the rate of progressive women.

What will another five years of Xi bring for China's Christians?
What will another five years of Xi bring for China's Christians?

In the last few years especially, China's roughly 100 million Christians have felt their already-limited freedoms slowly being erased.

John 3:16 is the world's most popular Bible verse, according to digital survey
John 3:16 is the world's most popular Bible verse, according to digital survey

A new digital survey by World Vision has found John 3:16 to be the world's most popular Bible verse.

Is He Lord over all?
Is He Lord over all?

Do I just allow people into that one safe space and restrict entry into the other areas of my life that are personal or too messy to explain?

Met apologises for wrongful arrests of Christian evangelist
Met apologises for wrongful arrests of Christian evangelist

The police have issued an apology and awarded a Christian evangelist £10,000 and costs after two wrongful arrests.

New study suggests religion is good for youth mental health
New study suggests religion is good for youth mental health

"Religious young people are better off. They're simply better off in all aspects of their life than their non-religious or even less religious peers, including their mental health."

'My prayers are with Liz Truss,' says Archbishop
'My prayers are with Liz Truss,' says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he is praying for Liz Truss following her resignation as Prime Minister.

Christian MP joins calls for general election after PM's resignation
Christian MP joins calls for general election after PM's resignation

Christian MP Tim Farron said that the Conservative government was incompetent and that the people should "get their say".

After Truss' resignation, Christian leader says 'roots' of the current turmoil must be addressed
After Truss' resignation, Christian leader says 'roots' of the current turmoil must be addressed

Andy Flannagan, executive director of Christians in Politics, says the Prime Minister's exit from office warrants a time of sober reflection on the state of British public discourse and the media.

Churches apologise for child abuse failings as inquiry releases damning final report
Churches apologise for child abuse failings as inquiry releases damning final report

The IICSA inquiry found that the Church of England and Catholic Church in England and Wales put reputation before the welfare of children in their care, and failed to respond to victims with compassion.

Liz Truss resigns as Prime Minister
Liz Truss resigns as Prime Minister

Liz Truss has announced her resignation as Prime Minister after just 44 days in office.

Former Satanist warns about 'New Age Jesus' devoid of the cross
Former Satanist warns about 'New Age Jesus' devoid of the cross

"People love God, and they want to be free, but all we are doing is teaching a Jesus that the devil has separated from the cross."

Step into the light
Step into the light

When we accept salvation in Christ, we have not been promised ease. What we have is the assurance that we do not walk in darkness, we are not overcome by it despite the shadows that lurk around us.

How all creation speaks of God's greatness
How all creation speaks of God's greatness

All the plants and animals we share our temporary home with boast about the greatness of God.

'Black day for democracy' as MPs approve abortion clinic 'buffer zones'
'Black day for democracy' as MPs approve abortion clinic 'buffer zones'

Pro-lifers are decrying an amendment to the Public Order Bill that paves the way for the introduction of so-called 'buffer zones' around abortion clinics nationwide.