News

God calls us to welcome the stranger, says Krish Kandiah
"Grace" should be the "operating principle" for how Christians respond to people trying to come to the UK, says Sanctuary Foundation director Dr Krish Kandiah.

American missionary pilot, 2 others released from Mozambique prison
An American missionary pilot and two other men who were jailed in Mozambique for more than four months on suspicion of supporting insurgents in the war-torn nation have been released from prison.

Vienna police warn of 'Islamist-motivated attack' on churches, houses of worship
Police in Vienna are warning the public of a threat of an Islamist attack on churches and other places of worship.

Panellist in Christian school worker's appeal asked to recuse himself over 'bias' concerns
Lawyers for a Christian school worker have asked a member of the panel at her appeal hearing to recuse himself because of concerns about "bias".

Hillsong launches independent financial review after claims of fraud and lavish spending
"If we have been doing things in an excessive manner or that are out of alignment with our mission those things will stop," Hillsong said in response to the claims.

Employment tribunal hears appeal of Christian teaching assisted sacked over Facebook posts
An employment tribunal will this week hear the appeal of a Christian teaching assisted sacked after sharing two Facebook posts that raised concerns about the teaching of transgenderism and sex education in her son's Church of England primary school.

Missionary pilot jailed in Mozambique 'finding comfort' in story of Joseph, wife says
After more than four months in prison, a Christian missionary pilot is finding comfort where so many others have â in the pages of Scripture.

Ukraine orders Orthodox church with Russian ties to vacate historic Kyiv monastery
Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill has called on other religious leaders, including Pope Francis, to urge Ukraine not to close down a monastery historically tied to Russia.

The case for Christian civil disobedience
Professor Gabriël A Moens argues that there are sometimes grounds for breaking the law.

Hunger for the Gospel in Ukraine
Release International associates support church leaders in areas where Russian forces have persecuted Christians.
Chaplain who says he was 'ousted' by NHS trust pursues legal action
A trial is set to take place in July at Croydon Employment Tribunal to hear Rev Pullicino's claim of harassment, religious discrimination, and victimisation against the trust.

New tumours have developed, says Tim Keller
Pastor Tim Keller is undergoing more immunotherapy treatment after finding out that he has new tumours.

A Church for 'extraordinary times'
"The times are tough but the opportunities have never been greater," says Pastor Mark Waterfield.

Faith leaders call for 'bolder' government action on cost of living crisis
Politicians must take "bolder action" to address the structural causes of the cost of living crisis, a group of faith leaders has said.

Churches that don't evangelise will die, says Nicky Gumbel
Rev Nicky Gumbel, the recently retired vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton, has urged a gathering of church leaders in London to be active in evangelism and resist the temptation to "water down" the Gospel.

Girlguiding should retain references to God in campfire songs, says Christian group
Girlguiding is being urged to remember its Christian roots after suggesting that references to God be removed from traditional campfire songs.