Pope Francis on Sunday called for the release of hostages, including six nuns, who were kidnapped on a bus in Haiti on Friday, and said he was praying for social harmony in the country. Armed gunmen h...
A church in Sheffield has suffered its sixth burglary in the last 12 months, with thieves causing thousands of pounds of damage to steal tea and biscuits. In this latest incident, thieves smash...
Thousands of Ethiopian Orthodox followers gathered in the capital Addis Ababa on Friday and Saturday to celebrate Epiphany, also called Timket, a religious festival commemorating Jesus' baptism in...
The verdict is pending in the case of 72-year-old street preacher Stephen Green, who is facing charges for holding a placard with a Bible verse near an abortion clinic in Ealing. In February last year...
The UK government is urging the "immediate and unconditional release" of all political and religious leaders detained in Nicaragua. The Freedom of Religion or Belief situation in the country...
Pope Francis met a delegation from Vietnam's Communist Party on Thursday and the Vatican's foreign minister said the pontiff was keen to visit the Southeast Asian country in the wake of ...
Church in Wales bishops are urging people to “identify the common values” which make “for a healthy, prosperous, caring and inclusive society” in the nation after a cross-party...
The bishops of Worcester, Durham and Chelmsford are encouraging churches and individuals to engage in activism ahead of the general election expected later this year. Led by Christian Aid and several ...
Estonia has told the head of its branch of the Russian Orthodox Church to leave the country, calling him a threat to national security, Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported on Thursday. Vale...
A Christian persecution watchdog has issued a warning about the increasing severity of global persecution, revealing that 365 million Christians currently experience ongoing discrimination due to thei...
The family of Johnny Hollman, a church deacon who died in an altercation with an Atlanta police officer following a minor car crash, has filed a lawsuit against the city, the officer, and the police c...
The Church of England has found that Mike Pilavachi "fell short" of the standards expected of a priest following the outcome of an investigation into his behaviour. It carried out a Clergy D...
Bishop Michael Curry is home from hospital, after a successful procedure on Thursday to address his reoccurring subdural hematomas. The Episcopal Church has a...
An annual 'Day of Reflection' has been announced in the UK, following a recommendation by the Commission on Covid Commemoration. Lives lost during the pandemic will be remember...
There's been a six per cent increase in the number of arrests, abductions and murders of priests across the world. That's according to Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN). It says...
The UK needs a more compassionate approach towards rising migration, according to a key Christian player in the Homes for Ukraine scheme, who's called on Rishi Sunak to enlist the help of loc...
It's been nearly three weeks since the horrific Christmas Eve massacre by extremists in Nigeria. Around 300 Christians were killed, as entire villages were burned down an...
Could Prince William become the first British monarch in five centuries to break official ties with the Church of England? That's the claim being made in a new biography on King Charles...
Roger Forster, the founder of Ichthus Fellowship, has died at the age of 90. His ministry says he was peaceful and at home as he "passed into glory" on Wednesday. Forster was one of the most...
The daughter of murdered MP and devout Catholic Sir David Amess is taking legal action against Essex Police and the Home Office, for failing to stop his murderer. Katie Amess has filed a personal inju...
