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Madonna appeals to Pope Leo XIV over Gaza humanitarian crisis
Pop star Madonna has issued a heartfelt public appeal to Pope Leo XIV, urging him to travel to Gaza and bring what she described as his “light to the children before it’s too late”.
How can we be truly satisfied?
Here’s the real question: When you finally get what someone else has, are you truly satisfied? Does it make you whole? The answer, if we’re honest, is no.
From atheism to awakening: Gen Z turns back to God
A new poll suggests that Britain may well be in the midst of a spiritual shift, with belief in God among young adults more than doubling in the past four years.
Home of prolific hymn writer Charles Wesley reopens to the public
The former Bristol home of renowned Methodist hymn writer Charles Wesley has reopened to the public after a year of limited access.
Christian congregation in England’s film capital seeks new vicar
After more than three years without a resident rector, All Saints is actively seeking a new vicar to take on full-time ministry in one of England’s most distinctive parish settings.
Amnesty International urges Libya to quash convictions of Christians
Concerns are mounting over the plight of 11 Christians imprisoned in Libya after trials that Amnesty International has condemned as deeply flawed and unjust.
Churches step in to help parents struggling with back-to-school costs
Churches are helping ease the financial burden on families this summer by providing free pre-loved school uniforms.
Save the Parish founder praises Church for 'finally' listening
Reverend Walker also said he'd seen signs of the "Quiet Revival".
Israel accused of weaponizing aid in Gaza conflict
Aid organisations say that “most major international NGOs have been unable to deliver a single truck of lifesaving supplies”.
Introduction of new age verification rules sees drop in porn users
The Online Safety Act appears to have reduced porn use in the first few weeks since it brought in age verification on adult websites.
Legal challenge launched over Civil Service support for Pride
The Christian Institute has taken steps to remove controversial gender and LGBT ideology from the Civil Service, on the grounds that it compromises political neutrality.
Lancashire Christians rally in prayer for embattled Morecambe FC
Christians from across Lancashire were gathering at Morecambe FC’s Mazuma Mobile Stadium on Friday to pray for the club’s survival amid a financial crisis that threatens its future in the National League.
God's comfort after the Exile
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects offers the Jewish perspective on the consolation of God after the wilderness years of the Exile.
Faith leaders and academics fear theology is disappearing from universities
There are fears for the future of theology and religious studies as the number of UK universities offering the subjects continues to decline.
Legal case to overturn nationwide imposition of gay marriage in the USA
A Christian woman in the US, who was briefly jailed over her stance on same-sex couples, has filed a petition demanding that the Supreme Court reverse its decision to permit same-sex marriages.
People in Ukraine feel 'forgotten', says bishop as Trump and Putin meet in Alaska
A Ukrainian bishop has lamented what he describes as a lack of international response to the ongoing conflict in his country.