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Baltimore turns to prayer after Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
Political and religious leaders in Baltimore, as well as Maryland and federal officials, have called for prayers and attended prayer vigils after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse Tuesday leaving six presumed dead.
Cadbury faces criticism for 'gesture eggs' this Easter
The British confectionery company Cadbury is under fire from Christians for promoting chocolate eggs as 'gesture eggs'.
Trump rolls out new 'God Bless the USA' Bible during Holy Week
Former President Donald Trump promoted a new leather-bound "God Bless the USA" Bible on Tuesday, and warned his supporters that Christians in the U.S. are "under siege."
Sandra Crouch, influential musician, minister, sister of Andraé Crouch, dead at 81
You don't get a driver's license to learn how to drive,' she said of her controversial ordination. 'You get a license because you know how to drive.'
Tribunal collapses in case of gender-critical Christian teacher
A panel of judges that was to hear the case of a gender-critical Christian teacher dismissed by her school has stepped down.
Herdsmen kill pastor, five other Christians in central Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen killed a pastor and five other Christians in Nasarawa state, central Nigeria in attacks on Friday and Sunday, sources said.
Fewer than half of Christians regularly attend church: Gallup
Three in 10 people in the United States attend religious services on a regular basis, representing a decline compared to the past couple of decades, according to a report by Gallup.
Change to law for faith-based schools gives rise to religious freedom fears in Australia
Christian leaders have warned that religious freedoms in Australia are under increasing threat after the release of the Australian Law Reform Commission's (ALRC) highly anticipated report on faith-based schools on Thursday.
Christian leaders 'killed, tortured and disappeared' in occupied Ukraine
Christian leaders are being "killed, tortured and disappeared" in parts of Ukraine that are occupied by Russia, a Christian religious freedom charity has said.
Eton celeb sparks debate on standards of religious education
Reality TV star Spencer Matthews, known for his appearances on 'Made In Chelsea' and as an alumnus of Eton College, has ignited a lively debate on the standards of religious education.
Foetal sentience bill progresses in House of Lords
"We have legal protections for lobsters and decapod crustaceans ... as well as all mammals, but we have no view, let alone protection, for the human foetus."
Christians debate hot cross bun with tick
The decision by a supermarket chain to trial new hot cross buns that display a tick instead of the traditional Christian cross has prompted debate.
Russell Brand asks social media for advice on Christianity amid legal woes
Actor Russell Brand shared in a recent Instagram post that he has been going to different churches and is interested in being baptized as he continues to face allegations of sexual misconduct and a lawsuit.
Abortions rise to highest rate in over a decade amid abortion pill spike: report
Abortions performed in the United States increased in 2023 by 10% since 2020 to the highest rate and total in more than a decade, according to updated estimates from the pro-choice Guttmacher Institute, drawing skepticism from a pro-life researcher.
Prayers for Princess of Wales after cancer diagnosis
Prayers are being said for the Princess of Wales after she revealed on Friday that she is undergoing treatment for cancer.Â
Archbishop of Canterbury critical of 'deconstructing whiteness' job ad
The Archbishop of Canterbury has revealed he is critical of job adverts for roles in the Church of England like a "deconstructing whiteness officer".