Will Tommy Robinson put ‘Christ back into Christmas’?
Often described as ‘Far Right’, Robinson is seen as an unlikely standard bearer for Christianity.
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Time capsule unearthed in ruins of fire-ravaged church
A long-forgotten time capsule has been uncovered in the charred remains of a landmark North Lanarkshire church, months after the building was destroyed in a deliberate fire.
Pakistani Christian gives testimony of persecution in front of King Charles
Open Doors ranks Pakistan the 8th worst persecutor of Christians worldwide.
Suspended Christian nurse's hearing postponed at last minute
The hearing was postponed due to "unforeseen circumstances".
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Why Jesus is the true meaning of Christmas
Have we settled for the wrapping paper and missed the gift?
Scottish politicians recognise work of offshore industry chaplains
The offshore oil and gas industry can sometimes turn deadly.
Christians celebrate ‘the beautiful game’ at Wembley
The evening, organised by the Football Association, brought together Christians involved in the game, from grassroots to the Premier League, and organisations that run sports projects across the country.
Victorian 'tin tabernacle' added to Historic England's protected list
The 'tin tabernacle' was built in 1885 for people who lived far away from the main parish church.
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2,000 Indian Christians protest ongoing discrimination
It's not been a good year for Christianity in India.
Two slain in church shooting in southeast Nigeria
Some of kidnapped children in Niger state are released.
Pastor shot dead outside home months after surviving earlier attack
Christian communities in Pakistan are grappling with shock and grief after the killing of the Rev Kamran Salamat, a Presbyterian pastor who was gunned down outside his home in Gujranwala on 5 December.
Zelensky meets Pope Leo XIV amid peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met Pope Leo XIV at his residence in Castel Gandolfo to discuss the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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Victorian 'tin tabernacle' added to Historic England's protected list
The 'tin tabernacle' was built in 1885 for people who lived far away from the main parish church.
Hundreds of churches in Germany being targeted with vandalism and theft
The cost of the damage to both churches and chapels runs into hundreds of thousands of euros.
Time capsule unearthed in ruins of fire-ravaged church
A long-forgotten time capsule has been uncovered in the charred remains of a landmark North Lanarkshire church, months after the building was destroyed in a deliberate fire.
'See No Evil' documentary to shine a light on John Smyth abuse
The documentary will air on Channel 4.
Labour's taxes threaten Christian schools, churches and vicarages
The Bishop of Manchester has called upon the government to exempt vicars from a new mansion tax.
MP calls for emergency meeting to end case against suspended Christian nurse
Shadow equalities minister, Claire Coutinho MP, has called for an end to the case against Christian nurse Jennifer Melle, who is facing disciplinary proceedings for misgendering a convicted paedophile.
EU urged to combat violations of religious freedom in South Asia
Citing a dramatic escalation of targeted attacks against Christians and other minorities in their countries, human rights advocates from South Asia called for stronger EU engagement on freedom of religion or belief at a conference in Brussels on December 4.
Protecting girls and young women in the digital age
It’s a missional priority for us as Christian communities to have open discussions about both the benefits and downsides of being online.
Isaiah 41:10 is YouVersion's Bible verse of the year
Isaiah 41:10 had the highest international engagement on YouVersion during 2025, while in the UK it was Jeremiah 29:11 that topped the list.
Nigerian authorities secure release of 100 kidnapped Catholic school children
The fate of more than 160 other students and staff members abducted in the same attack remains unknown.
Burnout and isolation are common problems for Church of England clergy - report
Clergy described burnout, feelings of isolation, diminished morale, and ongoing financial strain.
Sudanese Archbishop warns of silent catastrophe as civil war intensifies
A senior Sudanese church leader has issued an urgent appeal for global action, warning that Sudan’s escalating civil war has created one of the world’s most overlooked humanitarian disasters.
Church-run shop volunteers receive prestigious award for decades of service
The local area suffered significantly after the closure of the Ravenscraig Steel Works.
Rev Dr Richard Turnbull: former principal of Wycliffe Hall, Oxford
Richard Turnbull brought an unusual combination of skills to his life’s work. He died on 26 November, aged 65, having been diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Church of England bishops were right to halt same-sex blessing plans - Bishop of Winchester
The Bishop of Winchester has defended the recent decision of the House of Bishops to pause plans to introduce standalone same-sex blessing services.
CoE pioneers new church in Bournemouth housing estate
“There is a lot of need but there’s a beautiful community here as well, and there are people that are already making such a difference," said Rev Haycock, who is helping to plant the church.
Teacher fired after telling Muslim pupil Britain is a Christian country
The teacher was apparently sanctioned despite saying things that were "incontestably true".
Thousands attend launch of nationwide Christmas evangelistic campaign at Royal Albert Hall
A major evangelistic outreach for the Christmas season formally got underway this week at the Royal Albert Hall.
The bishop who became Santa Claus
Everybody knows Santa Claus. But how many people know the inspiration for the jolly Father Christmas was in fact a bishop whose courage, generosity, and compassion shaped centuries of Christian practice?
The three Christian meanings of Advent
The great Cistercian monk St Bernard of Clairvaux spoke of Advent in three distinct senses, and Christian writers and sermons have echoed his insight down the centuries. This the story …