Europe
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
USA
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
UK
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
UK
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
UK
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
Catholic News
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
Latin America
A comprehensive report has documented pervasive promotion of LGBT themes and sexual content in Netflix children's programming, revealing systematic efforts to expose young viewers to gender ideology and alternative sexual preferences through entertainment aimed at minors. The research, conducted by media watchdog organizations analyzing Netflix's children&
Europe
Mikael Jägerskog, senior policy adviser for Pingstmissionens Utvecklingssamarbete (Pentecostal Mission's Development Cooperation, PMU) has issued an urgent call for Christians to engage aggressively at the United Nations and other international forums, warning that the Church's silence on global stages is allowing secular and anti Christian forces
Orthodox News
British activist Tommy Robinson held a Christmas carol service that attracted a modest turnout, sparking debate about the relationship between Christian faith, nationalism, and political activism in the United Kingdom. Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley Lennon, organized the event as part of what he describes as efforts to
Catholic News
European security forces have disrupted a planned Islamic terrorist attack targeting Christians during Christmas celebrations, exposing what counterterrorism officials describe as an ongoing pattern of jihadist groups specifically selecting Christian religious events for mass casualty operations. Intelligence agencies identified the plot during routine surveillance of suspected extremist networks operating within
Catholic News
A pastor in the United Kingdom is crediting his former life as a drug dealer for giving him the skills and credibility needed to effectively minister to people trapped in addiction, homelessness, and criminal lifestyles that most churches struggle to reach. The pastor, who spent years dealing drugs before his
Catholic News
A man in the United Kingdom has pleaded guilty to harassing Christian congregations by repeatedly dumping dead animals outside multiple churches in what prosecutors describe as a targeted campaign of intimidation against Christians. The defendant, whose case is proceeding through the British court system, admitted to placing animal carcasses at