British Isles
Friday, 15 January 2016 14:08
Government urged to act on global persecution of Christians
The persecution of Christians across the world continues to increase, according to the publication of the 2016 World Watch List. The CEO of Open Doors said that persecution levels have risen rapidly; every year over 100…
Friday, 15 January 2016 14:05
Faith leaders pay respects to David Bowie
Showman David Bowie was enigmatic about his religious views, yet his recent death from cancer brought tributes from the Church. Blogger Tom Kershaw noted, ‘Bowie is more disenchanted with religion than he is with God.’ Justin…
Friday, 08 January 2016 17:27
MPs to debate ban on Donald Trump entering UK
MPs will hold a debate on a petition calling for US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to be barred from Britain after his proposal to stop all Muslims entering the United States. The debate, called by…
Friday, 08 January 2016 17:26
Jihadi bride was once a Christian
The British jihadi bride whose four-year-old son recently appeared in an IS execution video was once a devout Christian who loved going to church, her father has said. 25-year-old Grace, who now goes by the name…
Friday, 08 January 2016 17:25
Northern Ireland: a taste of today’s news
’Embrace’ supports refugees and people seeking asylum and encourages other church communities to make Northern Ireland a welcoming place for refugees and those with minority ethnic backgrounds. Pray for all churches and organisations in Northern Ireland…
Friday, 08 January 2016 17:25
Christian MP's faith drove him to resign from Corbyn's front bench
Christian MP Jonathan Reynolds resigned as Shadow Minister for Transport, in what is dubbed the ‘revenge reshuffle’. Mr Reynolds said he had no option and ‘if someone is on the front bench they have to go…