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  • Weekly attendance at cathedral services rose by one tenth in 2024
    on 29th August 2025

    ANNUAL visitor numbers to cathedrals in England have surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time, statistics published on Thursday suggest. Weekly attendance at cathedral services — while increasing by 10.4 per cent in 2024 on the previous ye...

  • Church offers help to roll with life’s punches
    on 28th August 2025

    BOXING classes are hitting the spot for those who attend them at St David’s, Exeter, and are described by the Bishop, Dr Mike Harrison, as “a beacon of hope for the city”. The Fitter for Faith classes offer hope for people living with addiction, h...

  • Photo story of the week: Lady at leisure
    on 28th August 2025

    The actor, writer, and director Adjoa Andoh, known for playing Lady Danbury in the TV series Bridgerton (Feature, 3 March 2023), talks to the director of Theos, Chine McDonald, at Greenbelt on Saturday. Ms Andoh spoke about her life, faith, and wo...

  • UK news in brief
    on 28th August 2025

    Institute launched to save legacy of religious life THE Society of the Sacred Mission has launched the Herbert Kelly Institute for Anglican Religious Life, which seeks to preserve the legacy of Anglican religious communities. “The religious life r...

  • Stories of hope told on Hurricane Katrina anniversary
    on 28th August 2025

    TWENTY years after Hurricane Katrina caused devastation on the Gulf Coast of the United States, stories of hope and resilience are being told in churches that it changed for ever. Katrina, one of the deadliest and costliest natural disasters in US...

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A dangerous precedent: what the case of a 14-year-old boy reveals about forced conversions in Pakistan
In a judgment that has stunned Pakistan’s Christian community and alarmed all who value justice and the protection of children, the court accepted the coerced words of a boy over the rights of his grieving mother. 
Posted: August 30, 2025, 9:24 am
Appeals for prayer for church in Gaza City ahead of Israel's offensive
The church in Gaza was of special concern to the late Pope Francis.
Posted: August 30, 2025, 9:05 am
Salvation Army works with police to help young people avoid knives and drugs
The police welcomed the partnership with The Salvation Army, saying they hoped it would stop more young people coming into the wrong kind of contact with the police.
Posted: August 30, 2025, 8:48 am
HTB partners with struggling churches at risk of closure
“We’ve lost at least one generation, and we don’t want to lose more.”
Posted: August 30, 2025, 8:24 am
Pro-life groups repeat calls to Parliament to ditch assisted suicide plans after new report
The report found that assisted suicide can place emotional burdens on carers like "guilt" and "stigma", and that in some jurisdictions "eligibility criteria expand over time".
Posted: August 30, 2025, 8:12 am
Isaiah and the double comfort of God
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster explains the 'double comfort' of God in Isaiah - and what it has to do with justice. 
Posted: August 29, 2025, 4:08 pm
Islamists kill 52 Christians in Congo attacks
Experts warned that the conflict with M23 could give an opportunity to the ADF to carry out more attacks while the government’s eyes were elsewhere.
Posted: August 29, 2025, 4:05 pm
British birth rates hit record lows
Figures from the Office for National Statistics have shown a decline in the birth rate to record lows.
Posted: August 29, 2025, 3:49 pm
England’s cathedrals enjoy post-pandemic revival as attendance and engagement grow
New figures from the Church of England show that cathedrals across the country are experiencing steady growth, with worship, music, and civic activities drawing in more people than in previous years.
Posted: August 29, 2025, 11:17 am
Archbishop says immigration policy should be guided by 'compassion and understanding'
The interim leader of the Church of England has said that the "Christian way" to deal with large numbers of asylum seekers is to show "compassion and understanding". 
Posted: August 29, 2025, 11:15 am
Church of England 'profoundly concerned' over abuse survivors data breach
The Church of England has said it is "profoundly concerned" after a data breach disclosed the emails of abuse survivors. 
Posted: August 29, 2025, 8:17 am
Christian MP dragged back to court as Finland seeks to punish 'criminal' opinions about the Bible
“It is shocking that after two unanimous acquittals, Päivi Räsänen is again being dragged to court to defend her fundamental right to freedom of speech."
Posted: August 29, 2025, 7:22 am
Church leader asks for prayers after deadly Catholic school shooting
The shooting is being investigated as an anti-Catholic hate crime.
Posted: August 28, 2025, 8:36 am
1,500-year-old Christian cathedral and baptistery discovered in France
Archaeologists in southeastern France have uncovered the remains of an early Christian cathedral and a remarkably preserved baptistery dating back more than 1,500 years, which they are calling one of the most significant finds in decades.
Posted: August 28, 2025, 8:14 am
Wikipedia co-founder joins traditionalist Anglican Church following conversion to Christianity
“There are no perfect denominations," says Larry Sanger after deciding to join the Anglican Church of North America (ACNA).
Posted: August 28, 2025, 7:07 am
Bishops show support for Palestinian Christian woman accused by Israel
Nasir has already spent eight months in jail despite not being convicted of any crime.
Posted: August 28, 2025, 6:35 am
Nigel Farage says church leaders are 'out of touch' on immigration
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has accused church leaders of being “rather out of touch” with ordinary believers when it comes to immigration.
Posted: August 28, 2025, 6:30 am
2 children killed in Catholic school shooting during morning Mass
Two children, aged eight and 10, have died after a shooter opened fire as they prayed during morning Mass at their school. 
Posted: August 27, 2025, 7:24 pm
Coalition for Marriage hopes shift in US will reignite gay marriage debate in UK
An American woman was briefly imprisoned for refusing to conduct a gay marriage.
Posted: August 27, 2025, 9:01 am
Christian Labour MP says 'misleading' video led to death threats
The issue of Pakistani rape gangs is understandably emotive.
Posted: August 27, 2025, 8:50 am
Pastor reveals what happened when he shared the Gospel with Ozzy Osbourne
“He immediately turned to the Gospels … and even made the comment, ‘I can understand this.’”
Posted: August 27, 2025, 8:21 am
Israel's call to evacuate Gaza City a 'death sentence' for vulnerable Christians
Will any Christians survive Israel's onslaught?
Posted: August 27, 2025, 8:17 am
Another Christian school closes down after Labour's VAT assault
The imposition of VAT was "devastating" the headteacher said.
Posted: August 27, 2025, 7:40 am
'Pilgrimage is having a moment,' says church leader as new routes launch
New routes are being launched amid a renewed interest in the ancient tradition of pilgrimage.
Posted: August 27, 2025, 7:18 am
Survivor of deadly mushroom lunch offers forgiveness to killer
The sole survivor of a fatal mushroom lunch has extended forgiveness to the woman who cooked it, killing his wife and two other relatives.
Posted: August 26, 2025, 9:46 am
Why online learning deepened my theological life
When I first enrolled in an online Bible study course, I wasn’t expecting it to be life-changing. In fact, I had my doubts.
Posted: August 26, 2025, 8:45 am
European church leaders call for a just peace in Ukraine
European churches are calling on political leaders to do everything in their power to bring an end to the war in Ukraine. 
Posted: August 26, 2025, 8:14 am
Children seized from Christian orphanage in 2019 released
Eight of the 16 children taken from a Christian orphanage in Nigeria in 2019 were released this month after one of them suffered a mental breakdown.
Posted: August 26, 2025, 8:08 am
Street preacher accused of making offensive comments towards Jews is acquitted
A 75-year-old Christian street preacher has been acquitted of all charges after being accused of making offensive remarks about the Jewish community.
Posted: August 25, 2025, 9:09 am
Lichfield Cathedral to host a festival of 'discussion and debate' with Jeremy Hunt
Lichfield Cathedral was “once the beating heart of the Enlightenment”.
Posted: August 25, 2025, 7:41 am
As pastors burn out, a new book offers a way back to wholeness
Behind the pulpits, beneath the sermons, and beyond the public personas, many pastors are burning out—emotionally, spiritually, and relationally.
Posted: August 25, 2025, 7:40 am
Celebrating 250 years of the Manx Bible
2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the Manx Bible. This is the story …
Posted: August 25, 2025, 7:39 am
Alistair Begg stands by LGBT wedding advice but reveals hurt over Christians friends who turned on him
Alistair Begg said it was "distressing" that some Christian friends publicly renounced him without ever picking up the phone to talk to him first.
Posted: August 25, 2025, 7:39 am
Churches worldwide unite in prayer for Ukraine
With diplomacy apparently failing, all that remains are prayers
Posted: August 24, 2025, 7:41 am
Christian Aid warns more will die after famine declared in Gaza
Christian Aid has warned that many more people in Gaza will die of starvation unless the war is ended soon and aid is allowed in unhindered.
Posted: August 23, 2025, 9:20 am
Churches asked to unite in prayer for Middle East peace
Churches across Britain are being asked to come together in prayer for the Middle East as the war between Israel and Gaza shows no signs of ending.
Posted: August 23, 2025, 8:40 am
Edinburgh church's canal boat outreach ready for re-launch
The boat has been dormant for months following the collapse of the church's partner.
Posted: August 23, 2025, 8:39 am
Archaeologists uncover ancient cross that shows Christianity once thrived in Arabian Gulf
A remarkable archaeological discovery on Sir Bani Yas Island in Abu Dhabi is transforming historians’ understanding of how Christianity spread during the seventh and eighth centuries.
Posted: August 23, 2025, 8:29 am
Why is Jesus the only way?
While many are curious about Jesus and willing to hear the gospel, they often see Him as just one option among many possible and equal pathways to God.
Posted: August 23, 2025, 8:28 am
12 Bible verses to encourage you
Encouragement doesn’t ultimately come from us.
Posted: August 22, 2025, 9:51 am
Pope calls for day of prayer and fasting for peace in Gaza
Israel doesn't look like it will relent, Hamas doesn't look like it will surrender.
Posted: August 22, 2025, 9:47 am
Experts warn lack of Religious Studies teachers could harm social cohesion
Religious Studies remains a popular subject to learn, if not to teach.
Posted: August 22, 2025, 7:17 am
Call to release Eritrean pastors held without charge for 21 years
Despite a significant Christian population, Eritrea is ranked 6 in the world for anti-Christian persecution.
Posted: August 22, 2025, 7:08 am
James Dobson, conservative Christian activist and Focus on the Family founder, dies at 89
James Dobson, the influential conservative Christian therapist, author and radio personality who founded Focus on the Family, has died at the age of 89.
Posted: August 22, 2025, 7:03 am
Minority prisoners in Pakistan face systemic discrimination, report finds
A new report has revealed that prisoners from Pakistan’s religious minority communities continue to suffer widespread discrimination and harsher treatment in the country’s jails than Muslims.
Posted: August 21, 2025, 9:41 am
Sweden relocates historic church to save town from expanding mine
One of Sweden’s most iconic churches has undergone a 5km relocation relocation this week to protect it from the encroaching expansion of Europe’s largest underground iron ore mine.
Posted: August 21, 2025, 8:42 am
US accuses UK of 'persecution of silent prayer' in abortion buffer zones
“It is common sense that standing silently and offering consensual conversation does not constitute harm.” 
Posted: August 21, 2025, 7:24 am
Westminster Cathedral downplays reports of drug dealing
Westminster Cathedral said it had received "no direct reports of drug-dealing".
Posted: August 21, 2025, 6:59 am
Organisers expect pro-life march in September to be biggest ever
Following Parliament's controversial vote on abortion, this year's event holds extra significance.
Posted: August 21, 2025, 6:53 am
Former leader of church movement found guilty of 17 counts of indecent assault
Chris Brain, founder of the Nine O'Clock Service, has been found guilty of 17 counts of indecent assault against nine women.
Posted: August 20, 2025, 2:47 pm

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Archaeologists 'find' site of Jesus first miracle where he turned water into wine


An eye-opening 2004 discovery by Israeli archaeologist Yardena Alexander sheds light on the extraordinary moment Jesus performed his first miracle.

Posted: August 22, 2025, 6:00 am
Archaeology breakthrough as experts make incredible 1,400-year-old discovery


A 1,400-year-old plaque found on a remote island is challenging everything we thought we knew about early Christianity's reach. What secrets does it hold?

Posted: August 19, 2025, 10:44 pm
Turin Shroud mystery 'solved' by the expert who says he even knows Christ's blood type


The Shroud of Turin, a relic shrouded in mystery, continues to captivate scientists and believers alike. Could its secrets rewrite history?

Posted: August 15, 2025, 3:09 am
Archaeology breakthrough as 'scientists discover Moses' name' in Ancient Egyptian mine


An incredible 3,800-year-old inscription in an Egyptian mine has been discovered.

Posted: August 11, 2025, 6:28 am
ISIS jihadists behead Christians and burn churches as terrorists plot 'European attacks'


The group, which is responsible for dozens of attacks across Africa, has urged its supporters to launch attacks in Europe.

Posted: August 7, 2025, 6:09 pm
Suspended nurse left 'feeling like a pariah' after trans patient sex row


EXCLUSIVE: Committed Christian and single mother Jennifer Melle says she has been abandoned and alone after the Royal College of Nursing turned its back on her for 'misgendering' a paedophile prisoner in her care

Posted: August 3, 2025, 2:30 pm
Shroud of Turin mystery deepens as scientist claims it was 'never laid on Jesus'


The Shroud of Turin is a length of linen cloth bearing the faint image of a man, believed by some to be the burial shroud of Jesus Christ.

Posted: August 1, 2025, 4:57 pm
Putin tries to ban Satan, could send heavy metal fans to the Ukraine frontline


Russia is cracking down perceived forms of devil worship after reports of 'satanic sex orgies' in Moscow

Posted: July 31, 2025, 9:41 am
Noel Stanton: the preacher who turned a Christian dream into a decades-long cult nightmare




Posted: July 27, 2025, 10:38 pm
I met the UK's Catholic cardinal - one thing left me speechless


EXCLUSIVE: Meeting the UK's only Catholic Cardinal I was struck by one thing as I entered his Westminster Cathedral office.

Posted: July 26, 2025, 4:00 pm

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Work to fix ‘botched’ restoration of Virgin Mary statue leaves her ‘even worse’
Churchgoers say the Macarena of Seville was given a heavy touch of modern glamour out of keeping with her biblical roots.
Author: Sam Courtney-Guy
Posted: August 18, 2025, 2:46 pm
Is Donald Trump gambling his popularity and presidency with strikes on Iran?
He previously said his presidency would 'turn the page forever on those foolish, stupid days of never-ending wars'.
Author: Jen Mills
Posted: June 22, 2025, 2:50 pm
Moment officer tells Christian street preacher ‘it’s all wrong’ outside station
'They're not coming here to listen to you,' she said.
Author: Sarah Hooper
Posted: June 21, 2025, 4:08 pm
Christian group threatens Westminster Council over ‘indoctrinating’ pride flags
The flags were permitted by the council, but the religious group has threatened legal action.
Author: Sarah Hooper
Posted: June 19, 2025, 7:27 pm
Interim Pope is a bloke called Kevin from Dublin
He is responsible for the transition of power.
Author: Danny Rigg
Posted: April 21, 2025, 11:08 am
What happens now after the death of Pope Francis?
Will the next Pope be progressive or a hardline conservative?
Author: Josh Milton and Danny Rigg
Posted: April 21, 2025, 9:12 am
‘God’s just doing stuff’ — why Gen Z are getting into religion right now
'Being a Christian is not a boring life.'
Author: Courtney Pochin
Posted: April 20, 2025, 6:00 am
LGBT+ church leader arrested after Metro investigation into ‘sexual abuse’
They was 'just a hugger' doing 'old guy things', one alleged victim was told.
Author: Josh Milton and Danny Rigg
Posted: November 18, 2024, 4:38 pm
‘I was a member of a shadowy church with no name under investigation by the FBI’
In 2012, Jolyn stopped attending the religion's meetings to focus on putting herself through college.
Author: Sarah Hooper
Posted: September 23, 2024, 5:00 pm
Pensioner who’s survived being crucified 35 times says it’s time to hang up the nails
'Because my body is getting weaker, I can't tell — if there will be a next one or if this is really the final time.'
Author: Brooke Davies
Posted: March 29, 2024, 3:57 pm
Why do people eat fish on Good Friday?
It's a traditional meal over Easter weekend.
Author: Sophie Dickinson
Posted: March 28, 2024, 10:43 am
My religious beliefs are threatening to ruin my friend’s wedding
My friend and his wife-to-be have asked me to participate by doing a reading from the Bible. 
Author: Alison Rios McCrone
Posted: March 17, 2024, 9:00 am
Met says sorry for PCSO who stuck tongue out when she confronted a busker
'We’re sorry for the offence caused and will take the learning forward.'
Author: Brooke Davies
Posted: January 31, 2024, 9:49 am
Spanish right-wingers fume over depiction of Jesus that’s way too sexy
Artist Salustiano García based the face of Christ on his 27-year-old son Horacio.
Author: Craig Munro
Posted: January 30, 2024, 4:17 pm
Very mature PCSO sticks tongue out after challenging busker’s song choice
The volunteer special constable tried to stop a popular Christian worship singer from performing in Oxford Street,.
Author: Sam Courtney-Guy
Posted: January 29, 2024, 5:12 pm
I was born into one of the world’s most notorious religious cults, we thought Armageddon was coming
'It took 22 years for me to be free physically and it's a lifelong journey to be free mentally.'
Author: Alice Giddings
Posted: January 29, 2024, 9:37 am
I emailed to check whether I would be welcome in church
After rejecting the chuch in my teens, my first service back in over 20 years felt like coming home.
Author: Cleo Madeleine
Posted: December 17, 2023, 11:00 am
Church bell that chimed every hour for 200 years is silenced after a single complaint
'This change has not only disrupted our sense of community but also altered an integral part of our town's identity,'
Author: Sarah Hooper
Posted: November 16, 2023, 2:53 pm
Should I convert to my partner’s religion in order to marry her?
Do not feel pressured to do something that does not align with your genuine views.
Author: Alison Rios McCrone
Posted: October 1, 2023, 7:00 am
‘I was born into one of the world’s most notorious religious cults, we thought Armageddon was coming’
'It took 22 years for me to be free physically and it's a lifelong journey to be free mentally.'
Author: Alice Giddings
Posted: September 15, 2023, 5:00 am
Satanic symbols scrawled on vodka bar after top politician said name ‘offended’ his religion
A politician had previously said the bar's name 'belongs in the pit of hell'.
Author: Jordan King
Posted: September 1, 2023, 4:07 pm
Who is Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby as he speaks in the House of Lords?
The Archbishop will speak in the House of Lords later today.
Author: Evelyn Richards
Posted: May 10, 2023, 10:45 am
When is Orthodox Easter 2023 and in what ways is it different?
Don't expect chocolate eggs.
Author: Andrew Gaudion
Posted: April 9, 2023, 4:00 am
According to the Easter story, what is the significance of Easter Sunday?
Let's remind ourselves of the true meaning behind Easter (don't worry, you can keep eating your egg while reading)
Author: Amy Willis and Taran Bassi
Posted: April 9, 2023, 3:00 am
What is Fish Friday and what does it have to do with Easter?
Holy mackerel. Almost literally. Here's why fish on Fridays is important for Christians.
Author: Jack Slater
Posted: April 7, 2023, 9:15 am
Why do we have Easter eggs? Tradition of chocolate eggs explained
When can you crack open the chocolate?
Author: Jessica Lindsay
Posted: April 6, 2023, 3:12 pm
What is Palm Sunday and how is it celebrated?
Christians across the world are today observing Palm Sunday.
Author: Evelyn Richards
Posted: April 2, 2023, 3:00 am
‘Sexist’ church marks International Women’s Day by voting against female vicar
The church said women could join the clergy but they 'an overall male priest in charge'.
Author: Jordan King
Posted: March 8, 2023, 4:05 pm
What is Ash Wednesday? The meaning behind the first day of Lent
Here's why the holy day is observed.
Author: Zaina Alibhai
Posted: February 22, 2023, 4:00 am
Demi Lovato’s HOLY FVCK poster offensive to Christians says watchdog
Oopsies.
Author: Kitty Chrisp
Posted: January 11, 2023, 11:37 am

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