Syria - Homs

Syrian archbishop calls for easing of international sanctions

"Every day, people come to me looking for money to buy bread. This is the level we have reached."

Headlines

MPs to debate ending pills by post abortions

In one case a woman was tricked into having an abortion against her will. She was left infertile.

Houses of Parliament

Belief in transgenderism falling in America, propped up by Democrats

A new opinion poll has suggested that Americans may be starting to return to belief in biological reality, however a strong political divide still seems to be present.

transgender

Pastors faring worse than others in relationships and well-being but most don’t get help

Despite faring worse than practising Christians and US adults in general in their relationships, physical, emotional and mental health, most pastors don't get professional support.

pastor, christians
Spotlight

Guardians of truth: A Christian response to the changing media landscape

Trust in the media is in sharp decline. What was once a cornerstone of democratic society is now viewed with suspicion by many.

media, newspapers, news, journalism, journalists
World
Iran
Christian leaders react to Israel's attack on Iran

"This is a very serious matter, and Bible students should be paying close attention."

Michael Tait
Michael Tait confesses to cocaine use, inappropriate conduct with men

Michael Tait, the former lead singer of Christian rock band Newsboys and member of Grammy-winning group DC Talk, publicly confessed Tuesday to a history of "reckless and destructive behaviour," including drug and alcohol abuse and unwanted sexual conduct involving men.

Nigeria, Bishop John Bagna Bakeni
Nigerian Bishop urges prayer for priest kidnapped by Islamists

Islamists have kidnapped 15 religious ministers this year already, and tragically two of them have been killed.

Ukraine
Pope urges Putin to make a gesture towards peace with Ukraine

The call centred on the current conflict with Ukraine.

News
Kristie Higgs
Relief for Kristie Higgs as Supreme Court denies school's appeal in Facebook post case

The decision ends a years-long legal battle over religious free speech for the Christian teacher.

Church of England
Archbishop of York apologises for Church abuse failures

Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York and acting head of the Church of England, has issued an apology to victims in historic church abuse cases, saying that they have been let down by the Church.

housing, community, town, city, society
Was the spending review really 'promising'?

Church of England bishops have described the spending review as “promising”.

GP, doctors, health, healthcare, waiting room, surgery
Christian group slams BMA's 'highly irresponsible' call for adult-child sex reporting exemptions

The Christian Institute has hit out at the British Medical Association’s call to make doctors exempt from reporting ‘consensual’ adult-child sex.

Darlington nurses
NHS England bosses side with female nurses in trans changing rooms row

"Rose" offered to help educate the women about their attitudes.

Kuwait
The ‘jolly vicar’ of Kuwait

A long way from his bishop in Nicosia or his archdeacon in Bahrain, Michael’s ministry was a lonely one.

prayer
Lord's Prayer is better known than Star Wars, research finds

Those concerned that popular culture is eclipsing the gospel of Christ, can rest somewhat easy, after it emerged that the Lord’s Prayer is marginally more well known than a greeting from the Star Wars universe.

Ballymena
Church leaders call for peace after days of violent unrest in Ballymena

Ballymena churchman says "righteous" anger about an alleged sexual assault on a local girl cannot be a cover for racism.

Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury diocese outlines what it wants in next Archbishop of Canterbury

The job advert is live following Justin Welby's departure.

doctor
Over 1,000 doctors sign letter against assisted suicide

Over a thousand doctors have come out strongly against the assisted suicide bill being considered for England and Wales. 

Church, Christianity
What was Whit Monday and why was it important?

The day after Pentecost Sunday is called Whit Monday and it played an important part in culture. This is the story …

Bible
What does the Bible say about the Holy Spirit?

Pentecost is the perfect time to pause and reflect on the Holy Spirit, perhaps the most mysterious Person of the Triune God. Many Christians, even seasoned theologians, admit some difficulty in fully explaining who He is.

Lois McLatchie Miller and Billboard Chris in Brussels.
Scottish campaigner arrested in Brussels for holding gender critical sign

A Scottish Christian woman was arrested in Brussels on Thursday for holding a sign that said "Children are never born in the wrong body". 

Bible Book of Acts
What is Pentecost Sunday and why do churches mark it?

Pentecost is often called the birthday of the Church but why is that? This is the story …

Tom Holland
Tom Holland appointed Canon Historian at Salisbury Cathedral

Holland previously identified as an atheist.

housing, council estate, home, poverty
UK debt crisis fuelling epidemic of loneliness, fear and social withdrawal, warns charity

A new report from Christians Against Poverty (CAP), No Time to Lose, has sounded the alarm on a hidden crisis in the UK - one where financial debt and poverty are trapping millions in a cycle of isolation, mental distress, and fear.