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Many pastors are quitting over burnout and church conflict
Many pastors are quitting over burnout and church conflict

Around one-third of pastors who leave the ministry cite burnout or conflict with the church as the reasons, according to a study by Lifeway Research.

Parents skipping meals to feed their kids, Christian charity finds
Parents skipping meals to feed their kids, Christian charity finds

Thousands of parents across the UK are being driven into unmanageable debt as they struggle to cover the basic costs of raising children, according to new research by the charity Christians Against Poverty.

Canada shows UK assisted suicide concerns are valid
Canada shows UK assisted suicide concerns are valid

There have already been proposals to allow minors to commit medically assisted suicide.

Church in Wales' new archbishop thinks gay marriage stance will soon change
Church in Wales' new archbishop thinks gay marriage stance will soon change

The new Archbishop of Wales thinks the Church in Wales will conduct gay marriages “in the not too distant future”.

The secret to living a purposeful life
The secret to living a purposeful life

Our purpose doesn’t begin with us.

Arab Christian leader Botrus Mansour named new Secretary General of World Evangelical Alliance
Arab Christian leader Botrus Mansour named new Secretary General of World Evangelical Alliance

It marks the first time an Arab Christian leader will head the global body representing more than 600 million evangelicals in over 148 countries.

Over 7,000 Christians killed in Nigeria so far in 2025 - watchdog
Over 7,000 Christians killed in Nigeria so far in 2025 - watchdog

Islamic extremists and radicalized herder militias have killed over 7,000 Christians within the first 220 days of 2025, a new report estimates

Madonna appeals to Pope Leo XIV over Gaza humanitarian crisis
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?
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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”.