News

Emergency funding offers lifeline for cathedral stonemasons
Cathedral stonemasons have been giving a funding lifeline to the tune of over half a million pounds to help them through the pandemic.

Why is Nigeria the deadliest place to live as a Christian?
Over the space of one year, around 3,600 Christians were murdered because of their faith in Northern Nigeria. That number has almost trebled from the previous year. What is happening? Zara Sarvarian of Christian anti-persecution charity Open Doors UK & Ireland explains.

Rick Warren apologises for 'unchristlike' Sunday school video that mocked Asian culture
The video features a pastor wearing a Chinese shirt and making Kung Fu noises while slicing up a fish to make sushi in the style of a martial arts movie.

Archbishop of Canterbury joins in tributes to Captain Sir Tom Moore
"I give thanks to God for such a long life, so well lived," Archbishop Justin Welby said.

'Ray of hope' as Chibok schoolgirl escapes from Boko Haram captivity
At least one of the Chibok schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram in 2014 has managed to escape captivity, Open Doors reports.

Museum of the Bible returns thousands of disputed artefacts to Egyptian authorities
Thousands of manuscripts and papyrus fragments held by the Museum of the Bible have been returned to Egyptian authorities after questions were raised about their acquisition.

Bishop of Lincoln reinstated after 20-month safeguarding investigation
Bishop Christopher Lowson accepted a penalty for misconduct but also received an apology from the Archbishop of Canterbury for the length of the investigation.

International community must act after arrest of Aung San Suu Kyi, say Christian leaders
Christian Solidarity Worldwide's Benedict Rogers said the past 24 hours had been a "desperate step backwards" for Myanmar.

Four lessons for Christians today from the life and ministry of Charles Haddon Spurgeon
Few of us have Spurgeon's voice, his memory or his energy. We can, though, all seek his love of Christ and the Bible, and his zeal to spread the gospel.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury says treatment over Smyth allegations has been 'unjust'
Lord Carey says he has been treated "brutally" by the Church of England over allegations that he knew about abuse committed by late evangelical John Smyth and failed to act appropriately.

A fifth of Church of England worshippers may not return after pandemic ends
A leaked report reveals that the Church of England may have lost a fifth of its regular worshippers during the pandemic.

Sacked Christian actress's discrimination case heard at Employment Tribunal
The case of a Christian West End actress who was sacked after sharing her beliefs about homosexuality is being heard at Employment Tribunal this week.

Some pastors fear their churches won't survive the pandemic - report
Frequent headaches, insomnia, financial difficulties and fears for the future of their church: Irish pastors reveal their Covid-19 struggles.

This Valentine's Day, I'll be celebrating long-term love
This year, as I look at the rows of red or pink Valentine's Day cards on sale in the shops, I shall look out for cards that have a deeper message.

UK must do more to prevent genocide - Church leaders
They accused the UK and other countries of ignoring the "warning signs" of genocide and continuing to "look the other way" out of diplomatic and economic self-interest.

Catholic bishops blast Biden over policy on overseas abortions
Catholic bishops have condemned Joe Biden's "grievous" decision to reverse a policy barring taxpayer dollars from being spent on organisations that provide or promote abortions overseas.