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Surge in searches for local churches
The Church of England has been buoyed by latest figures showing a leap in visits to its church finder website.
Australian judge rules against puberty blockers for 12 year old in 'stunning victory for sanity'
The idea that gender identity is not affected by external factors was found to be unsupported by evidence.
Egypt's Christians face 'constant pressure to hide their faith'
Despite being 11 million strong, Egypt's Christians face persistent persecution
Police used unnecessary force in Quaker raid, say Churches
Churches have called for a police review into the raid on a Quaker Meeting House
UK Christian charities help raise over £10m for Myanmar earthquake survivors
A powerful wave of compassion from across the UK has helped raise more than £10m for the people of Myanmar, devastated by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit on 28th March 2025, claiming over 3,000 and leaving many more injured and displaced.
Church of England invests millions in parish renewal and mission expansion
In a major funding boost aimed at revitalising local churches and expanding outreach efforts, the Church of England has announced a new wave of grants supporting parishes across both urban and rural communities.
Lottery gives £1.69m grant to restore Pugin designs in Nottingham Cathedral
The grant is part of the cathedral's Restoring Pugin Project
Half of Gaza's Christians hiding in one church
Those who have survived consider themselves lucky
Remember you are dust: a Lent reflection
Lent reminds us of our need to ask for God’s help.
King Charles meets Pope Francis
The Supreme Governor of the Church of England meets the Bishop of Rome
Fulani herdsmen kill more than 60 Christians in ‘genocide’ in Nigeria
Fulani terrorists on April 2 and 3 killed more than 60 Christians in Plateau state, Nigeria in what the governor called a “genocide,” sources said.
Shrewsbury festival to celebrate landmark Christian anniversary
Shrewsbury is set to host a major cultural and spiritual festival this spring to commemorate 1,700 years since the First Council of Nicaea, a foundational event in Christian history.
Assisted suicide debate delayed as MPs consider amendments
The next debate on a legalising assisted suicide has been delayed.
Archaeologists find evidence supporting biblical account of the Battle of Megiddo
The battle is recorded in both 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles and is given as the cause of death for King Josiah.
Labour MP speaks up for persecuted Christians
Ruth Jones said that the UK must do whatever it can to ensure their sacrifices are "not in vain".
Scottish Holocaust heroine’s faith and courage spotlighted in new documentary for schools
A powerful new documentary spotlighting the unwavering Christian faith of Jane Haining, the only Scot to be officially honoured as “Righteous Among the Nations” for her sacrifice during the Holocaust, is being created for schools across Scotland.