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.
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.
London braces for rain almost every day until Jan 22, but milder air is coming. Storm Goretti brings snow warnings elsewhere. Get the full forecast and details.
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.
Warmer Arctic winters bring more rain, which freezes into ice layers and blocks reindeer from their food. Research links this to falling herd birthrates. Discover the challenge for Arctic wildlife.
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.
London faces nearly two weeks of rain and sleet from January 7, but temperatures will rise to 8C. Get the full BBC forecast and health alerts here.
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.
Britain's voluntary sector is struggling with a severe financial crunch, rising costs, and falling donations as demand for services soars. Can Labour's 'covenant' offer a lifeline?
Londoners can enjoy a dry, clear New Year's Day for a winter walk, but a major shift brings sleet, then an eight-day stretch of rain from January 6th. Get the full BBC weather forecast.
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.
London faces a bleak start to 2026 with snow forecast for January 4, followed by six consecutive days of rain. Get the full Met Office forecast and travel warnings here.
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 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.
North Queensland faces days of torrential rain with up to 500mm forecast, triggering severe flood warnings and livestock threats. Stay informed with the latest BoM alerts.
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.
The Boddington bushfire threat eases but residents cannot return home, while Queensland and the NT face severe flooding from monsoonal rain. Get the latest updates.
Don Bryant, the revered Memphis soul singer and songwriter behind 'I Can't Stand the Rain', has died aged 83. Read tributes and explore his legendary career.
Don Bryant, the revered Memphis soul singer and songwriter behind the classic 'I Can't Stand the Rain', has passed away at the age of 83. Read our tribute to his legendary career.
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.
The BBC's long-range forecast predicts wet weather for London on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, potentially disrupting celebrations. Check the full festive outlook.