News
Communal worship still allowed in England's new tier 4 but Johnson backtracks on Christmas flexibility
Churches in the newly announced tier 4 will still be permitted to open for services when it comes into effect across parts of England on Sunday.
Lauren Daigle 'saddened' by mayor's call to keep her off New Year's Eve show
Christian artist Lauren Daigle has spoken out in response to a controversy over her appearance at an outdoor worship gathering led by Sean Feucht.
Washington DC in climbdown over church restrictions after Catholic Church's lawsuit
The Mayor of Washington DC, Muriel Bowser, has been forced to back down over caps on in-person service attendance after the Catholic Church filed suit.
Leading evangelical church announces 'state of broken partnership' with Church of England House of Bishops
St Helen's Bishopsgate said that the division in the House of Bishops on sexuality had "resulted in a muddled message and confusion for churchgoers across England"
Spain moves towards legalisation of euthanasia
Spain is set to become the fourth country in Europe and the sixth in the world to legalise euthanasia.
Faith groups and charities call for more support for homeless
Faith groups and charities united in a day of action this week to call on the Government to give more support to the homeless.
Benefit boost should be made permanent, says Bishop of Durham
The Bishop of Durham has called for the £20 increase to Universal Credit to be made permanent.
Over 2,000 Christians killed in Nigeria this year - report
At least 2,200 Christians were killed by Islamist extremists in Nigeria in 2020, according to a new report.
Court dismisses legal challenge against Norway's removal of children from Christian parents
The European Court of Human Rights has dismissed a legal challenge against Norway's child services agency for removing children from their evangelical Christian parents.
Free speech includes the right to offend, judges rule
Two judges have cleared a woman in a misgendering case that could have far-reaching implications for freedom of speech and policing.
Warnings of 'unprecedented violence' in Nigeria after priest's murder and abduction of hundreds of schoolboys
Nigeria is at risk of becoming a failed state if it cannot halt the violent murders and kidnappings taking place at the hands of extremists, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has warned.
Stephen Cottrell's successor as Bishop of Chelmsford announced
Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani is to be next Bishop of Chelmsford, succeeding Stephen Cottrell.
The rise of the 'nones' shows no signs of stopping
The number of young people with no religious affiliation is continuing to grow, according to a new survey.
'Trump will go down in history as one of the great presidents of our nation,' says Franklin Graham
Franklin Graham has said he is "grateful" for Donald Trump's four years in office as Republicans recognize Joe Biden's victory.
RZIM awaits investigation findings after apologist challenges handling of Ravi Zacharias accusations
An apologist with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries is calling for repentance and "reparations" in response to how accusations of misconduct and other scandals were handled.
After a turbulent year, Church leaders to see in 2021 with week of prayer
'Declaration' coincides with what is traditionally significant time in the black majority Church, when churches would normally come together to ring in the New Year with prayer, worship and celebration followed by a week of corporate prayer and fasting.