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Garden mentioned in John's gospel discovered
Garden mentioned in John's gospel discovered

It turns out the Bible is correct (yet again).

Bishop of Manchester reflects on life and death following prostate cancer diagnosis
Bishop of Manchester reflects on life and death following prostate cancer diagnosis

The Bishop of Manchester has faith in the resurrection, following cancer diagnosis

'Quiet revival' in the UK as Gen Z goes to church
'Quiet revival' in the UK as Gen Z goes to church

Church attendance in Britain is rising thanks to Gen Z, new research commissioned by the Bible Society has suggested.

What is the Trinity and why is it so important in Christianity?
What is the Trinity and why is it so important in Christianity?

A recent study revealed a startling truth: that only 11% Americans overall and just 16% of self-identified Christians believe in the Trinity. This is deeply concerning because the Trinity is not some optional or secondary belief in Christianity; it's foundational.

Mary Berry says her Christian faith sustained her after son’s tragic death
Mary Berry says her Christian faith sustained her after son’s tragic death

Beloved queen of cakes and former Great British Bake-Off judge, Dame Mary Berry, has spoken movingly about how her Christian faith was deepened and became her anchor following the tragic loss of her teenage son, William, more than three decades ago.  

Russell Brand, born-again Christian and media personality, charged with rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand, born-again Christian and media personality, charged with rape and sexual assault

He is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 2 May.

Christian nurse who refused to call convicted paedophile a woman is suspended
Christian nurse who refused to call convicted paedophile a woman is suspended

A Christian NHS nurse has been suspended after she went public about a disciplinary investigation over her refusal to refer to a biologically male paedophile as a woman. 

YWAM responds to allegations of spiritual abuse
YWAM responds to allegations of spiritual abuse

YWAM has said it is "deeply sorry" after The Observer published a report in which former members alleged that they were subjected to strict controls, pressure and spiritual abuse.

Church of England to review safeguarding measures after David Tudor fiasco
Church of England to review safeguarding measures after David Tudor fiasco

The Church of England has recognised the need to improve its safeguarding after a series of scandals

The origins and meaning of the word ‘Israel’ in the Bible
The origins and meaning of the word ‘Israel’ in the Bible

There are many different, but related, meanings of the word Israel in the Bible.  Here is the story ...

Evangelicals troubled by CoE's same-sex stance urged to consider alternative spiritual oversight
Evangelicals troubled by CoE's same-sex stance urged to consider alternative spiritual oversight

The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) is encouraging Anglicans distressed by the Church of England's blessings for same-sex couples to consider alternative oversight.

Iranian Christians face 'crisis' as government cracks down
Iranian Christians face 'crisis' as government cracks down

Iranian Christianity is in crisis thanks to a regime crackdown

Christian comedian John Crist shares how he was saved by grace after his darkest season
Christian comedian John Crist shares how he was saved by grace after his darkest season

John Crist, the Christian comedian, reflects on the bleakness following his scandal and redemption through Jesus’ grace.

Will Christians ever agree on a date for Easter?
Will Christians ever agree on a date for Easter?

Will Christians ever agree on the date for Easter? Do they need to?

Christian woman convicted over sign that offered conversation in abortion clinic buffer zone
Christian woman convicted over sign that offered conversation in abortion clinic buffer zone

A Christian woman has been convicted of breaching an abortion clinic buffer zone after holding a sign offering help. 

Myanmar Christians face dual crisis of earthquake and marginalisation
Myanmar Christians face dual crisis of earthquake and marginalisation

The 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar last week has intensified the hardship faced by the country’s religious minorities, plunging already vulnerable Christian communities into deeper crisis and displacement.