Catholic News
Nearly half of British adults plan to attend church this Christmas, marking a significant increase from last year and challenging narratives of inevitable Christian decline in the United Kingdom, according to a nationwide poll conducted by Savanta for Christian charity Tearfund. The survey of 2,017 UK adults found that
Catholic News
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Timothy Dolan and appointed Bishop Ronald Hicks as the new Archbishop of New York, marking the pope's most consequential U.S. appointment and signaling a decisive shift away from conservative leadership in one of America's most influential
Catholic News
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Richard Moth as the new Archbishop of Westminster, selecting the 67 year old social justice advocate to lead England and Wales' most prominent Catholic diocese. Moth, who has served as Bishop of Arundel and Brighton since 2015, succeeds Cardinal Vincent Nichols, 80, who
Protestant News
A prominent global evangelical leader addressed an interfaith conference in Uzbekistan promoting religious tolerance and dialogue between Christians and Muslims, drawing criticism from persecution watchdogs who argue such messaging ignores the reality of systematic Islamic violence against Christians worldwide. The evangelical figure spoke at the government sponsored interfaith gathering in
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Bishop Sarah Mullally has issued repeated apologies as her safeguarding record comes under intense scrutiny, with investigations revealing failures to protect vulnerable individuals from abuse during her tenure in church leadership positions. Mullally, who serves as Bishop of London and holds prominent positions within Church of England hierarchy, has faced
Catholic News
Christians have organized protests against an LGBT themed nativity play that depicts Jesus Christ as "King of the Gays" in what religious leaders condemn as deliberate blasphemy disguised as inclusive holiday entertainment. The production reimagines the traditional Christmas nativity story through an LGBT lens, featuring queer characters, same
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The woman was detained by police after standing in a designated buffer zone holding a sign, an act that violates regulations prohibiting specific activities within set distances of abortion clinics. The arrest occurred despite the woman engaging in no physical obstruction, verbal confrontation, or direct interaction with clinic patients or
Nigerian clergy have issued urgent calls for government action following the abduction of multiple Christian leaders by armed militants, highlighting the systematic targeting of pastors and church workers in a nation where religious violence against Christians continues escalating without meaningful state intervention. The latest abductions occurred when gunmen seized clergy
A Christian trust is calling on the BBC to restore mandatory faith programming obligations during the current charter review process, arguing that Britain's public broadcaster has systematically marginalized Christian content while claiming to serve a nation with established Christian heritage. Christian leaders point to the BBC's
Operation Christmas Child, the global ministry of Samaritan's Purse, is delivering over 12 million gift filled shoeboxes to children in some of the world's most impoverished and dangerous regions as part of its annual Christmas outreach connecting practical generosity with Gospel proclamation. The initiative, led by
Catholic nuns have filed an appeal challenging a court ruling that would force their religious order to provide contraceptive coverage in employee health insurance plans despite their religious objections to birth control. The case involves a Catholic religious community that operates charitable ministries and employs staff to support their work.
A city planning committee has denied approval for a proposed Islamic development project after local residents raised concerns about community impact, safety considerations, and compatibility with existing neighborhood character. The proposal sought to establish an Islamic facility that would have included a mosque, community center, and related structures on property