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Bible Society withdraws 'Quiet Revival' report as it admits data was 'faulty'

Bible Society said the Quiet Revival report "can no longer be regarded as a reliable source of information about the spiritual landscape in Britain". 

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Scottish grandmother back in court after arrest for holding sign in abortion clinic buffer zone

A Scottish grandmother who was arrested and charged for holding a sign offering consensual conversation in an abortion clinic buffer zone has another court hearing on Thursday. 

Rose Docherty

On the Iftar in Trafalgar Square

In recent decades Britain has sadly turned away from Christianity and we are starting to reap the consequences. One of which is rival religions vying for influence in our culture.

Trafalgar Square

Arrests made as anti-racism group protests 'Walk With Jesus' event

It is unclear whether those arrested were from UKIP or Stand Up To Racism.

Walk with Jesus
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Christians divided over Islamic prayers in Trafalgar Square

Christians are at odds over the best response.

Sadiq Khan
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Bible in Farsi
Iran conflict could open doors for the Gospel, says mission agency

EEM is also calling for prayers for those impacted by the conflict.

Rimsha Colony, Pakistan
Pakistan temporarily halts plan to evict Christians from settlement

Faced with poverty and discrimination, many Christians have nowhere to go.

Ignatius Kaigama
Archbishop warns of threat to Christianity in Nigeria

The Nigerian church leader also claimed that Trump's military strikes have "not achieved much".

Quebec, Canada
Canadian Supreme Court hears challenge against controversial secularism law

The case is not just about crosses and hijabs, but national unity.

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On the Iftar in Trafalgar Square

In recent decades Britain has sadly turned away from Christianity and we are starting to reap the consequences. One of which is rival religions vying for influence in our culture.

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Why the House of Lords abortion vote leaves me angry, ashamed and apprehensive

We may rewrite laws, but we cannot rewrite truth.

young people
Who’s shaping our kids? Why the Church must engage with today's hyper sexualised culture

Given that our young are living in a hyper-sexualised, post-Christian world, they need the best possible strategies to enable them to thrive.  

Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, installation, Church of England, Anglican Communion
The glaring absences from the Archbishop of Canterbury's installation

Sadly, Wednesday’s installation, glorious as it appeared in all its pomp and ceremony, was not a “truly global” gathering.

Golders Green ambulance attack
Church leaders condemn antisemitic ambulance attack

Christian leaders have been united in their condemnation of a firebomb attack on four ambulances operated by a Jewish charity. 

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The dilemma of war for Christians

With wars constantly in the news, it is good to reflect on the biblical ethics of conflict.

Belfast
Pro-life group fears proposed Belfast byelaws will suppress free speech

The byelaws include restrictions on pro-life material.

Danny Kruger MP
Danny Kruger says churches should have 'special privilege' to worship in national spaces

Reform MP, Danny Kruger, has waded into the ongoing row over a large Muslim prayer event in Trafalgar Square, saying that "it should not happen again". 

Dhaka, Bangladesh
Bangladesh Christian leaders express cautious hope under new government

Bangladesh’s new government has prompted cautious optimism among Christian leaders, who say recent political changes offer a potential opening for greater religious freedom even as concerns remain over security, justice and political pressure.

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In many countries, people see others as morally good - but not in the US

Across 25 countries, people tend to see their fellow citizens as more morally good than bad, but there are sharp differences between nations and continuing divisions over issues such as abortion, homosexuality, gambling and divorce.

Sadiq Khan
Nick Timothy stands by criticism of Muslim prayer in Trafalgar Square

Shadow justice minister Nick Timothy is standing by claims that a mass Islamic prayer in Trafalgar Square was “a declaration of domination” that should never be repeated.

assisted suicide
Scotland’s assisted suicide vote: a temporary victory?

It will be interesting to see if the Scottish government goes down the route of investing in quality palliative care, or whether Liam McArthur's defeated assisted suicide bill is simply resurrected in another form.

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Britain’s culture of giving is becoming more 'fragile' as donations fall

A major new report from the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has raised fresh concerns about the state of charitable giving in the UK, showing that total public donations fell sharply in 2025 as fewer people gave and average gifts became smaller.

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UK urged to press Nigeria on violence against Christians during historic Tinubu visit

A coalition of Christian and human rights organisations has called on the UK government to use President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Britain to press for stronger protections for Christians and other vulnerable communities in Nigeria, amid continuing concern over deadly attacks and weak accountability.

Houses of Parliament
'Sad news' as House of Lords approves abortion up to birth

Christians have reacted with sadness after members of the House of Lords failed to back amendments that would have removed the decriminalisation of abortion up to birth from the Crime and Policing Bill. 

King Charles easter service windsor castle 31st April 2024
King Charles called upon to defend Christian heritage

Defender of faith or Defender of The Faith?

Jimmy Lai
Jimmy Lai's daughter says he is looking to God after imprisonment

The daughter of imprisoned media tycoon Jimmy Lai told those gathered at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast that her father believes his life "is no longer about me, but God,” as she shared how his commitment to his faith remains strong despite the difficulties he faces. 

Pastor Rolando Pérez Lora
Pastor arrested in Cuba after uploading Bible lesson to YouTube

Pastor Rolando Pérez Lora was accosted by police mere moments after uploading the video.

Church of St George, Taybeh
Priest in West Bank's only Christian village speaks of Israeli 'impunity'

Father Bashar Fawadleh, parish priest of Taybeh, wants perpetrators of attacks and intimidation to be held to account.

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Beyond self-sacrifice: why we need to expand our perspective of generosity in Lent 

As we fast and pray, perhaps we should also ask: what could we share? What might we release for the sake of someone else?