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RZIM UK parts ways with global organisation after Ravi Zacharias abuse report
RZIM UK parts ways with global organisation after Ravi Zacharias abuse report

RZIM UK has announced a "clear separation" from the global organisation founded by Ravi Zacharias after a damning report concluded that the late apologist had engaged in sexual misconduct and rape.

500 churches sign up to welcome new arrivals from Hong Kong
500 churches sign up to welcome new arrivals from Hong Kong

A UK-wide Church initiative has been launched to welcome Hong Kong residents migrating to the UK as a result of China's increasing suppression in the city.

Christians detained for their faith in Iran paid nearly £1m in bail in 2020
Christians detained for their faith in Iran paid nearly £1m in bail in 2020

The cost of bail for detained Iranian Christians reached almost £1m last year, a report by human rights organisations has found.

Church of England has a long way to go to achieve carbon emissions goal
Church of England has a long way to go to achieve carbon emissions goal

The Bishop of Salisbury said a "magnificent" start had been made on achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 but "much more is needed".

'God has worked through your prayers' - Tim Keller says cancer has shrunk
'God has worked through your prayers' - Tim Keller says cancer has shrunk

Tim Keller has hailed the "excellent" results of recent scans in his fight against pancreatic cancer.

Where is Raymond Koh?
Where is Raymond Koh?

On 13 February 2017 Pastor Raymond Koh was driving near his home in Petaling Jaya, West Malaysia, when he was bundled into another car and driven away. Four years later, his family and friends still don't know where he is, or even if he is still alive.

Pro-life students are being 'marginalised and silenced' at British universities
Pro-life students are being 'marginalised and silenced' at British universities

Pro-life students at British universities are finding it difficult to speak about their views on abortion and the unborn, a poll has found.

America's churches are 'too segregated', say Christians
America's churches are 'too segregated', say Christians

A new survey from Lifeway Research found that less than half of Americans believe the nation's churches are too segregated, yet most believe religious leaders play a "positive role" in improving race relations.

RZIM apologises after investigation finds Ravi Zacharias engaged in sexual misconduct, including rape
RZIM apologises after investigation finds Ravi Zacharias engaged in sexual misconduct, including rape

Ravi Zacharias engaged in "sexting, unwanted touching, spiritual abuse, and rape", an independent investigation has concluded.

A 'Chinese New Year of persecution' for China's Christians
A 'Chinese New Year of persecution' for China's Christians

Christians in China are celebrating Chinese New Year under tighter restrictions and mass digital surveillance.

Missionary launches legal action after being deported from Turkey
Missionary launches legal action after being deported from Turkey

David Byle, a Canadian-American Christian who was forced to leave Turkey after 19 years because of his evangelistic work, has filed a deportation complaint with the European Court of Human Rights.

London council extends abortion clinic buffer zone
London council extends abortion clinic buffer zone

A buffer zone preventing prayer and offers of help outside a London abortion clinic has been extended for another three years by the local council.

UK must support restoration of democracy in Myanmar - Church leaders
UK must support restoration of democracy in Myanmar - Church leaders

Church leaders are urging the UK to take action following the military coup that overthrew Myanmar's elected government.

'The Spirit of God is not in lockdown' - bishop's message of hope to evangelical leaders
'The Spirit of God is not in lockdown' - bishop's message of hope to evangelical leaders

In a powerful address to the Evangelical Alliance's 2021 Leadership Conference, Bishop Jill Duff said that Covid-19 has led to an "acceleration of the Gospel" and that God will use the "brokenhearted" to rebuild the nation after the pandemic.

Puberty blockers stunt bone growth in children - study
Puberty blockers stunt bone growth in children - study

New research has revealed what doctors critical of transgender medicine have been saying for years, that puberty-suppressing drugs given to gender dysphoric youth stunt their bone growth.

Speak to your loved ones about organ donation, says Catholic Church
Speak to your loved ones about organ donation, says Catholic Church

The Catholic Church is encouraging people to have conversations with their loved ones about organ donation after death.