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Lynn Green elected Vice Chair of Baptist World Alliance
Lynn Green elected Vice Chair of Baptist World Alliance

Green will continue in her role as head of the BUGB.

Do more to protect church buildings from crime, government told
Do more to protect church buildings from crime, government told

West Yorkshire is the worst area for crimes targeting churches, according to data compiled from Freedom of Information requests.

Jerusalem Church leader: 'End this nonsense, end the war'
Jerusalem Church leader: 'End this nonsense, end the war'

Despite the horrors of the war, the "dignity of the human spirit" can still be seen, said Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa after a visit to a Gaza church bombed by the IDF.

The history behind the first Welsh Bible and its connection to Queen Elizabeth I
The history behind the first Welsh Bible and its connection to Queen Elizabeth I

The Welsh language has had the whole Bible since 1588. This is the story …

End persecution of Apostolic Church, Armenia told
End persecution of Apostolic Church, Armenia told

The Armenian government claims it is trying to save the church.

Slovenia votes in favour of assisted suicide
Slovenia votes in favour of assisted suicide

A number of countries have introduced the controversial practice.

Bridging the generational gap: what we can learn from Paul's relationship with Timothy
Bridging the generational gap: what we can learn from Paul's relationship with Timothy

The relationship between the Apostle Paul and Timothy offers a powerful lens for understanding how different generations can walk - and work - together despite their differences.

Islamophobia definition could silence legitimate debate, say Christians
Islamophobia definition could silence legitimate debate, say Christians

The Christian Institute has cautioned that creating a formal definition of “Islamophobia” risks eroding free speech and stifling legitimate criticism of religion.

DR Congo seeks new peace deal with militia group
DR Congo seeks new peace deal with militia group

Will there ever be peace in the DRC?

Calls for prayer as final verdict approaches in trial of ex-gay Christian
Calls for prayer as final verdict approaches in trial of ex-gay Christian

Grech, a Maltese Christian and former finalist on the X Factor Malta TV show, is being prosecuted for allegedly advertising ‘conversion practices’.

New guidance on sex education gets mixed reaction from Christians
New guidance on sex education gets mixed reaction from Christians

Updated guidance on relationships and sex education (RSE) from the Department for Education has received a mixed reaction from Christians.

Tory MP calls for revival of Christian politics
Tory MP calls for revival of Christian politics

“Our democracy is founded on Christian faith.”

Abortion buffer zones are a threat to freedom - report
Abortion buffer zones are a threat to freedom - report

If the authorities can ban speech and even prayer in certain places, what can they not do?

12 Bible verses to put you in a good mood
12 Bible verses to put you in a good mood

These aren't just feel-good sayings, they're divine promises that speak to every situation.

Ireland records highest annual number of abortions since legalisation in 2019
Ireland records highest annual number of abortions since legalisation in 2019

Newly released figures from Ireland’s Department of Health reveal that 10,852 abortions were carried out in the country in 2024 — the highest annual total recorded since abortion was legalised in 2019.

Canon Andy Roberts MBE named new CEO of Church Mission Society
Canon Andy Roberts MBE named new CEO of Church Mission Society

The Church Mission Society (CMS) has announced that Canon Andy Roberts MBE will take over as its next chief executive officer, stepping into the role on 1 August 2025.