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Rediscovering God’s creation in a screen-saturated age
According to new research, young people in the UK are spending most of their time indoors, glued to screens, with little interest to encounter the beauty of nature. But what a loss this is!
Lancashire bishops commend £20m government boost for local communities
It has been described as a “vital step forward” for regeneration and community renewal.
Major crackdown sees dozens of Christians detained in east China
Authorities in eastern China have detained over 70 Christians in what Open Doors describes as one of the largest crackdowns on unregistered churches in recent years.
Attacks follow new anti-conversion bill in Rajasthan, India
A wave of attacks on Christians erupted in northwest India’s Rajasthan state following passage of harsh anti-conversion legislation even though it has yet to receive the governor’s assent, sources said.
Reports of more young people going to church after Charlie Kirk's murder
Some pastors have reported seeing an increase in church attendance following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, particularly among young adults, some of whom haven’t attended a worship service in years.
Who was Michael the angel and what is his significance?
29 September is Michaelmas also known as the Feast of St Michael and All Angels. Who was St Michael and what is Michaelmas all about? This is the story …
Gunman kills 4 after crashing vehicle into Mormon church
A gunman drove his vehicle into a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building in Michigan on Sunday before opening fire on worshippers during a service.
Church doctrine and treading the line between development and heresy
The difference is of particular relevance to the Church of England as it continues to move in the wrong direction on same-sex marriage.
King and Queen to meet Pope Leo XIV
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will meet Pope Leo XIV when they visit the Vatican in October.
Report highlights discrimination against Christian prisoners in Pakistan
Christian prisoners were often treated as “untouchables” by both prison staff and other prisoners.
Growing concerns over abortion pill safety on both sides of the Atlantic
Fresh warnings have emerged in the UK and US about the dangers of abortion pills, with new data highlighting the scale of complications faced by women.
Survey reveals thousands of UK churches may close by 2030
A nationwide survey by UK charity National Churches Trust has raised concerns that as many as 2,000 churches across the UK could close within the next five years.
C of E says greater support is needed for conservative bishops in the Church of England
A new report raised concerns about overstretched bishops and an unsustainable workload.
Golf? For Samuel Ryder – founder of the Ryder Cup – his faith was more important
Here’s a shock for many of the world’s top golfers, and golfing fans gathering in Farmingdale, New York for the 45th Ryder Cup.
Voddie Baucham dies at 56 after 'emergency medical incident'
The announcement of his passing was made by his family. He was 56.
Christopher Yuan 'recovering in good spirits' after emergency surgery to treat paralysis
Theologian and bestselling author Christopher Yuan is “recovering in good spirits” following an emergency surgery meant to treat paralysis caused by a fall at his home.