Canterbury Cathedral is readying itself for the historic installation of Most Revd Sarah Mullally as its first female Archbishop. Over 2000 people from around the world will descend on the Cathedral n...
The First Lady of Nigeria has told a gathering at Lambeth Palace that God’s mercy brings “fresh benefits” to her each morning. Senator Oluremi Tinubu, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Niger...
The government's decision to reduce the overseas development aid (ODA) budget over the next three years has been strongly criticised by aid agencies. The Catholic agency CAFOD says it will have a...
Rt Rev Dr Andrew Paul Rumsey has been announced as the new Bishop of St Albans. The post has been empty since Rt Rev Dr Alan Smith retired in May 2025, after 16 years. Bishop Andrew previously served...
A consultation on updated guidance detailing how doctors can practice in line with their own personal religious beliefs and values, while maintaining good and safe care of their patients, was launched...
The role of faith in Britain’s public square has come under renewed scrutiny following a political row over Muslim prayer in Trafalgar Square. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has called on Tory Part...
A senior adviser to the Nigerian president has rejected claims that Christians are being specifically targeted in violence across Nigeria, insisting the country is facing a broader security crisis rat...
Former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, has said he is uncertain whether the Anglican Communion will survive. In an interview with Clerical Whispers, Williams confirmed he will “not be atte...
Senior church leaders in Liverpool have issued a statement condemning a far-right march scheduled to take place in the city this weekend. A UKIP ‘Walk with Jesus Rally’ is set to take place on S...
Members of the Scottish Parliament have chosen not to legalise assisted dying. Last night MSPs voted by 69 to 57 against the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill, which would have ...
One in five students would be reluctant to have a Jewish housemate, according to a new report which warns that antisemitism has become “normalised” at British universities. Research conducted fo...
A woman has been spared a prison sentence after throwing a hymn book, spitting and attempting to bite a man. The 37-year-old pleaded guilty to common assault, possessing an offensive weapon, disorderl...
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said her “prayers are with the families” of two young people who have died following a meningitis outbreak in Kent. Health officials have confirmed that the strain...
Most Rev Sarah Mullally, The Archbishop of Canterbury, will be in attendance for the House of Lords vote on decriminalising abortion. Lambeth Palace has confirmed to Premier Christian News that Archbi...
A Church of England bishop has been appointed to a new government council aimed at strengthening the role of charities, churches and community groups in national decision-making. Bishop Rob Wickham, C...
Archbishop John Sherrington, the Catholic Church in England and Wales’ lead on Life Issues, has urged Christians to campaign against a “radical change” to the law on abortion, and to abolish the...
The Office for Students (OfS) is facing a judicial review after the National Secular Society (NSS) challenged public funding for several Bible colleges. The NSS argues that some theological institutio...
A Christian Labour MP has said the assisted dying bill still needs further scrutiny, as over 100 Labour MPs have issued a letter to the Prime Minister calling for more time. At present, it is set to e...
The Methodist Church has been urged to reconsider the closure of its community housing for students and young professionals in north London. Chester House will close its doors in August, after more t...
The Green Party has allegedly hatched plans to “disestablish” the Church of England as Britain’s state denomination if it gets into power. According to the Daily Mail, a Green Party document ...
