China Detains Leaders of Underground Early Rain Church
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.
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Gen Z most religious generation, data shows
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.
UK Bible Sales Soar to Record High in 2025
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.
Complaint against incoming Archbishop dismissed
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.
Deadly Shooting Outside Salt Lake City Mormon Church
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.
West Ham's real crowd half the announced figure
West Ham United's official attendance of 62,429 for their defeat to Nottingham Forest was misleading, with the real figure closer to 34,000. Discover why fans are staying away from the London Stadium.
Health conditions most likely to secure 5-year DWP Attendance Allowance
New DWP data reveals over 563,000 pensioners receive long-term Attendance Allowance. Discover which health conditions most commonly secure the five-year award and how to claim.
DWP confirms 3.8% rise for disability benefits from April
The DWP has announced a 3.8% increase in payments for PIP, DLA, Attendance Allowance and Carer's Allowance from April. See the new weekly rates and what claimants need to know.
Business costs rise at fastest pace since May
New PMI data shows UK firms face soaring costs from wages and energy, squeezing growth. Discover the outlook for business confidence and inflation in 2026.
John Morgan's typographic legacy in Common Worship revealed
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.
Liverpool church on far-right hitlist forges unity against hate
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.
Ghost village evacuated for WWII remains closed after 82 years
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.
Angola Inmates' Story of Clergy Abuse and Murder
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.
Bishop's refugee past fuels fight against US deportations
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.
Low turnout for Tommy Robinson's London carol service
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.
New Orleans Archdiocese Reaches $305m Clergy Abuse Settlement
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.
Royal Family's Sandringham Christmas Service 2025
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.
Inside America's Legal Psychedelic Church Boom
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.
Hackney church becomes London's greenest with solar panels
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.
Pope Leo: No Room for God Without Room for Humanity
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.
Victorian 'riotous behaviour' charge for Hounslow church threat
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.
Pastor detained in China as family flees crackdown
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.
Animal carcasses dumped near New Forest churches
Residents of the New Forest are unnerved by a man repeatedly leaving animal remains near churches. Police are investigating the disturbing incidents.
Bishop Richard Moth named Archbishop of Westminster
Pope Leo appoints Bishop Richard Moth as the 12th Archbishop of Westminster, succeeding Cardinal Vincent Nichols. Installation set for 14 February at Westminster Cathedral.
Faith Leaders Condemn Tommy Robinson's Christmas Event
Senior Anglican leaders and a Catholic priest challenge far-right activist Tommy Robinson's 'Unite the Kingdom' carols event, defending the inclusive message of Christianity.
Man admits dumping animal carcasses at New Forest churches
Benjamin Lewis pleads guilty to religiously aggravated harassment after leaving dead deer and lambs outside churches in Hampshire. He has been remanded in custody ahead of sentencing.
Bishop Thomas McMahon, Campaigner for Peace, Dies at 88
The Right Rev Thomas McMahon, Bishop of Brentwood for 38 years and a tireless campaigner for nuclear disarmament and social justice, has died aged 88. Read about his remarkable legacy.
Priest resigns after woman alleges sex-for-money from 17
Heather Jones, 33, speaks out after priest Robert Sullivan's resignation. She alleges a relationship began when she was 17. 'There is no real winner,' she says.
Woman in hospital after Dagenham road crash
A woman has been taken to a major trauma centre following a crash at the junction of Church Street and Siviter Way in Dagenham. Emergency services were called just after 10.45am on Tuesday, December 2.
Pope Leo XIV visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque
Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul's Blue Mosque, a key interfaith gesture on his first papal trip abroad. He will now travel to Lebanon. Read the latest on this historic visit.
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