High Court overturns conviction of Christian man who emailed abortion images to police
A High Court judge has overturned the conviction of a pro-life campaigner who sent graphic images of abortion to the police and local officials.
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Assisted suicide bill runs out of time as safeguarding concerns go unanswered
Time's up for Kim Leadbeater's assisted suicide bill after it failed to clear the House of Lords.
Christian private school blames Labour's VAT raid as it weighs up closure
Labour's policy has been described as "ideological vandalism".
Why Raye is right to choose a Bible app over Instagram
In a world obsessed with being seen, heard and validated online, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Raye has made a refreshingly countercultural decision: stepping away from social media and leaning into Scripture instead.
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Flying the flag – act of defiance or plea for help?
Left to themselves, the English are notoriously slow to make any kind of public display, so in trying to understand what’s really going on here, perhaps we should ask why people have felt moved to behave in so ‘unBritish’ a way?
Anxious wait for pastor prosecuted for preaching outside hospital
A retired pastor who was prosecuted after preaching a sermon outside a hospital in Northern Ireland faces an anxious wait to find out the verdict in his case.
Over 10,000 sign petition in support of church fighting outreach ban
The church has the support of Reform leader Nigel Farage.
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Street preacher arrested in Watford
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Artemis II astronaut who isn't religious cried seeing the cross after Moon mission
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Street preacher case is a 'shocking' attack on freedom of religion and speech
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Which type of tree did Zacchaeus actually climb?
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US monitoring case of pastor arrested in abortion clinic buffer zone
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Pope Leo XIV listed among Time’s 2026 100 most influential people
Pope Leo XIV has been included in Time magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, marking another milestone in the early months of his historic papacy.
IDF says 'appropriate measures' will be taken against soldier who desecrated Jesus statue
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have said that it will take “appropriate measures” against any of its troops involved in the desecration of a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon.
Pastor killed after Russian strike on Baptist church during prayer meeting
Russia struck a Baptist church in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia during a prayer meeting this week, killing at least one person, a minister, and injuring at least eight others.
Global Church leaders urge renewed focus on cities as key to spreading the Gospel
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High Court overturns conviction of Christian man who emailed abortion images to police
A High Court judge has overturned the conviction of a pro-life campaigner who sent graphic images of abortion to the police and local officials.
Anxious wait for pastor prosecuted for preaching outside hospital
A retired pastor who was prosecuted after preaching a sermon outside a hospital in Northern Ireland faces an anxious wait to find out the verdict in his case.
Over 10,000 sign petition in support of church fighting outreach ban
The church has the support of Reform leader Nigel Farage.
Why Raye is right to choose a Bible app over Instagram
In a world obsessed with being seen, heard and validated online, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Raye has made a refreshingly countercultural decision: stepping away from social media and leaning into Scripture instead.
MPs appear to be turning against assisted suicide bill
MPs who previously voted for assisted suicide appear to be turning against it.
London College of Bishops denounces antisemitic incidents
The London College of Bishops has said it “unequivocally” condemns a number of apparently antisemitic attacks aimed at synagogues, charities and shops.
The backstory to St George and his flag
23 April marks St George’s Day, which often passes unnoticed. But who was St George and why is he England's patron saint? This is the story …
Council accused of 'unprecedented' use of powers to silence gospel preaching
Bread of Life Community Church is challenging the council's legally binding Community Protection Notice in court.
Government under fire for incentivising more 'lunch hour' abortions
Sir Edward Leigh said it seems as if "abortion providers now writing government abortion policy".
Street preacher case is a 'shocking' attack on freedom of religion and speech
The Christian Institute, which is supporting the pastor, accused the police and Public Prosecution Service of "overstepping the mark".
Christian man prosecuted over ex-gay testimony urges Europe's Christians to take a bold stand for truth
A Christian man in Malta who was repeatedly dragged into court over three years for giving his testimony about leaving the homosexual lifestyle urged his fellow Christians to stand boldly for Jesus Christ amid rising cultural hostility.
Artemis II astronaut who isn't religious cried seeing the cross after Moon mission
NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman said that although he is not a religious man, he “broke down in tears” after returning from the mission and felt such intense emotion that he asked to speak with a Navy chaplain.
Polling expert: No 'public consent' for assisted suicide
People are concerned about the safeguards of the assisted suicide bill.
Young men in the US overtake women on religious commitment, new data shows
Young men in the US are now more likely than young women to say religion plays a central role in their lives, marking a notable shift in long-standing patterns of religious belief, according to new analysis from Gallup.
The warning of Judges
The book of Judges offers sobering lessons for the present day but will they be heeded?
Reflections on turning 75
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster shares her reflections and wisdom of the years as she turns 75.
Which type of tree did Zacchaeus actually climb?
20 April is the feast day of Zacchaeus of Jericho. We all know the account of Zacchaeus climbing a tree to see Jesus. However, it turns out not to have been a sycamore tree at all. This is the story …
New study casts doubt on talk of religious revival in US
Speculation about a possible religious revival in the US has been contradicted by new nationwide research suggesting that little has changed with Americans’ faith habits or identities over the past year.
Street preacher arrested in Watford
Footage has circulated online of a Christian pastor being arrested while street preaching at the weekend.
US monitoring case of pastor arrested in abortion clinic buffer zone
Pastor Johnston made no mention of abortion while within the zone.