The Church of Sweden has issued a stark warning after discovering a Belarusian convent, linked to Russian intelligence, was fundraising in its churches to support Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine.
A woman in her 50s adores her husband but feels alienated in his Church of England congregation. She seeks a spiritual home while navigating religious differences in marriage. Read the expert advice.
The Charity Commission has issued an official warning to two Church of England charities for mismanaging sexual misconduct allegations against former Bishop of Liverpool, John Perumbalath. Read the full report.
A Swedish folk-pop track, streamed over 5 million times, has been ruled ineligible for the official chart as its creator is partly AI-made. Discover the debate on AI in music.
Explore Cornwall's secluded medieval churches this winter, from St Winnow to St Kew, uncovering Arthurian myths, bear symbols, and ancient carvings free from the summer crowds.
A German TV Christmas service featuring a 'slime Jesus' performance artist has provoked fury and 1,400 complaints. The Catholic diocese has now expressed regret.
Chinese authorities detain leaders of the prominent Early Rain Covenant Church in Sichuan, marking a significant escalation in the crackdown on unregistered Christian groups across the country.
Exclusive: YouGov data reveals Gen Z believes in a higher power more than any other UK generation. We explore the social media influencers and trends driving this dramatic shift in faith.
Bible sales in the UK surged 134% since 2019, reaching £6.3m in 2025. Research links this to a 50% rise in church attendance, led by young people exploring spirituality.
The Church of England will take no action after a review of Sarah Mullally's handling of an abuse allegation. The complainant has 14 days to appeal the decision.
A manhunt is underway after a shooting outside a Mormon church in Salt Lake City left two dead and several injured during a funeral. Police say it was not a faith-based attack.
The story behind the design of the Church of England's Common Worship (2000), featuring John Morgan, Derek Birdsall, and the iconic red pages presented to the Queen. Discover the typography that defined modern Anglican liturgy.
St Anne's Church in Toxteth, home to asylum charity, was targeted in 2024 far-right riots. Discover how it forged powerful community alliances to counter hatred and build solidarity. Support grassroots action.
Imber village, abandoned in 1943 for military training, remains under MoD control. Public access is limited to just 12 days a year. Discover its haunting history and how to visit.
Two half-brothers serving life for killing a priest in 1988 allege years of sexual abuse by clergy, revealing a dark chapter in the New Orleans archdiocese bankruptcy saga. Read their full story.
At least three dead as Storm Johannes batters Scandinavia, leaving 140,000 without power and causing travel chaos. Follow our live updates for the latest.
Bishop Michael Pham, a former Vietnamese boat refugee, now leads clergy and volunteers to accompany immigrants at ICE hearings in San Diego, offering spiritual support in the face of rising arrests.
Far-right figure Tommy Robinson's Christmas carol event in Whitehall attracted a fraction of his previous rally's crowd, as UK churches grapple with how to respond to his claimed Christian conversion. Explore the deepening divide.
Storm Johannes has toppled Sweden's iconic straw Gävle Goat, adding to its long history of destruction by fire, birds, and vandals. Discover the quirky tradition's turbulent past.
After a protracted five-year bankruptcy, the New Orleans archdiocese agrees to a $305m settlement with clergy abuse survivors, amidst allegations of secrecy and delayed justice. Read the full investigation.
A family's first Christmas in Sweden sparked friendly negotiations over festive customs. Discover how they merged British roast dinners with Swedish Jansson's temptation for a unique 'Scots-Swedish' celebration.
The Royal Family, led by King Charles, attended the traditional Christmas Day church service at Sandringham. See who joined and the notable absence. Explore the festive highlights.
A surge in US churches using psychedelics like ayahuasca as sacraments is testing religious freedom laws. Discover how they're winning legal battles and what it means for the future.
St Paul's West Hackney leads London's green revolution with 104 solar panels and 4 heat pumps, cutting energy costs by £10k a year. Discover how this community project is a blueprint for the UK.
In his inaugural Christmas Eve sermon, Pope Leo delivers a powerful message linking care for migrants and the poor to divine acceptance. Read his urgent call for compassion.
A 37-year-old man faces a rare prosecution under an 1860 law for allegedly threatening a worshipper in a West London church. Discover the history behind the obscure legislation.
Senior pastor Gao Yingjia is held in China as his wife and son flee abroad. The crackdown on unofficial churches alarms rights groups and signals a tightening of religious controls.
Residents of the New Forest are unnerved by a man repeatedly leaving animal remains near churches. Police are investigating the disturbing incidents.
European nations, including Sweden and Germany, are redirecting aid to Ukraine and defence, causing severe cuts to health and hunger programmes in vulnerable African countries like Mozambique. Read the full analysis.
Pope Leo appoints Bishop Richard Moth as the 12th Archbishop of Westminster, succeeding Cardinal Vincent Nichols. Installation set for 14 February at Westminster Cathedral.