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Boko Haram terrorists have opened a devastating new front in their war against Christians and civilians, launching a massive assault on villages in Kwara State, west central Nigeria, hundreds of miles from their traditional stronghold in the northeast.
Europe
A new drama called "Midwinter Break" is set to hit theaters on February 20, 2026, starring acclaimed actors Lesley Manville and Ciaran Hinds as a longtime married couple whose winter trip to Amsterdam becomes a reckoning with belief, regret and unfinished promises to God.
UK
Shrove Tuesday, observed on 17 February 2026, marks the final day before the 40 day Lenten fast begins on Ash Wednesday. The day takes its name from the Old English word "shrive," meaning to hear confession and pronounce absolution.
Africa
The Church in Nigeria's Middle Belt has renewed urgent calls for stronger security after ten villagers were killed in a brutal attack in Taraba State on 10th February 2026.
UK
Archbishop Richard Moth, the newly installed head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, has publicly acknowledged the Church's abuse failings and committed to learning from victims of sexual abuse.
US
A new Gallup survey has revealed that public trust in clergy has plummeted to a historic low, with just 27% of Americans rating their honesty and ethical standards as "high" or "very high." The finding marks the lowest level of confidence in religious leaders since Gallup began tracking...
UK
Faith leaders from across Wales have signed a powerful joint statement urging the Senedd to reject the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill ahead of the crucial Legislative Consent vote scheduled for 24 February 2026.
US
A sweeping new study from the Pew Research Center has revealed a stunning contradiction at the heart of American faith: while the overwhelming majority of U.S. adults say they believe in God, nearly half seldom or never attend worship services in person.
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Nigeria is on track to become one of the most populous nations on earth, but for Christians, that growth tells a troubling story. As the country races toward 350 million people by 2050, demographic projections show that Muslims will outnumber Christians by a widening margin, raising...
UK
Harry Clark, the winner of BBC's hit reality show The Traitors, is set to star in a new documentary following his deeply personal pilgrimage to Rome and Vatican City in search of a meeting with Pope Leo XIV.
Europe
Ash Wednesday 2026 falls on February 18, marking the beginning of Lent, a 40 day season of prayer, fasting, and repentance leading up to Easter. Millions of Christians across the globe will attend church services where a priest or minister will trace a cross of ashes on their foreheads.
Asia
Hong Kong media mogul and devout Catholic Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Monday, February 9th, 2026, under the city's controversial National Security Law. The 78 year old British passport holder was convicted of "colluding with foreign forces" and publishing "seditious...