Chinese authorities detain leaders of the Early Rain Covenant Church in Sichuan, marking a significant escalation in the nationwide crackdown on unregistered Christian groups. Read the full report.
A Sydney childcare centre has been permanently closed after failing to meet safety standards for over a decade. Discover the details of the NSW crackdown.
A UK health visitor explains the common causes of early rising in children and offers expert sleep solutions for exhausted parents. Discover how to reclaim your mornings.
Britain's voluntary organisations are battling rising demand and falling funds. As Labour's 'covenant' is tested, we examine if the sector can survive doing more with less.
Britain's voluntary sector faces a severe financial crunch in 2026, with rising demand, falling donations, and government underfunding threatening vital services. Read the analysis and what must be done.
Discover St Martin's Church in Canterbury, England's oldest surviving building still in regular use. Part of a UNESCO site, it's a historic gem waiting to be explored. Plan your visit today.
A major survey reveals nearly half of Brits plan to attend a Christmas church service, with young adults driving the trend. Discover the reasons behind this festive revival.
A massive fire has destroyed the 182-year-old Pollokshaws Parish Church in Glasgow. Emergency services remain on the scene after part of the building collapsed. Read the full story.
A viral Atlanta pastor's 'no sugarcoating' approach draws thousands of young adults, with lines forming before dawn. Discover the story behind 2819 Church's explosive growth.
A 91-year-old man in France has stunned his community by donating his entire £750,000 inheritance to restore his local church, securing its future for 150 years. Read this heartwarming story of legacy and generosity.
The Met Office warns of a month's worth of rain falling in 24 hours, with amber flood alerts for South Wales. Stay informed on travel disruption and safety advice.
Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Bishop Rafael Zornoza, the first Spanish bishop publicly investigated by Vatican for alleged sexual abuse of a minor. Read the full story.
Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Bishop Rafael Zornoza amid abuse investigation, marking the pontiff's first known case involving clerical abuse allegations. Read the full story.
A prominent Atlanta church with 1.4 million YouTube followers has dismissed pastor Kenneth McFarland after his arrest on child cruelty charges. Read the full story.
PSNI confirms criminal investigation into Presbyterian Church safeguarding failures spanning 2009-2022. Victims encouraged to come forward as police pursue accountability.
King Charles has personally donated over £50,000 to help repair the roof of St Peter and St Paul Parish Church, a place of worship dearly loved by his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland admits serious safeguarding failings from 2009-2022 after a child sex offence conviction. PSNI confirms engagement as church leadership steps down.
The Met Office has extended its yellow weather warning for heavy rain across Scotland and northern England. Discover the full list of affected areas and stay updated.
Stormont minister Gordon Lyons expresses shock over Presbyterian Church safeguarding failures, as Moderator Rev Trevor Gribben steps down. Learn about the serious failings from 2009-2022 and the Church's response.
Rev Trevor Gribben resigns as Presbyterian Church in Ireland moderator after internal review reveals serious safeguarding failures spanning 13 years. Church apologises unreservedly.
Shocking new data reveals thousands of children beginning primary school unable to communicate properly, use the toilet independently, or follow basic instructions, with experts blaming pandemic disruption and austerity cuts.
Two Polish police officers are under investigation after forcibly entering a Catholic church during a service, sparking outrage from religious authorities and raising questions about religious freedom protections.
In an unprecedented religious shift, over 1,000 Anglican clergy and thousands of lay followers have joined the Catholic Church through the Ordinariate since 2011, creating new challenges for Church of England leadership.
Spectacular new photos reveal the final central tower being lifted into position at Barcelona's Sagrada Família, making it the world's tallest church at 534ft after 142 years of construction.
In an unprecedented legal confrontation, sexual abuse survivors confronted New Orleans' Catholic leadership over the archdiocese's bankruptcy protection bid, alleging it shields assets rather than victims.
Exclusive investigation reveals Audrey Hale specifically targeted The Covenant School for its Christian affiliation, with police confirming the shooting was calculated and premeditated.
Discover how a Wiltshire-based artist has brought vibrant life to a historic London church with an extraordinary art installation that's captivating visitors and locals alike.
Shocking daylight shooting at Minneapolis's Cathedral of the Annunciation leaves community reeling as police hunt gunman who opened fire during church event.
Timothy Mellon, billionaire heir to the Pittsburgh banking dynasty, makes unprecedented £45 million donation to support British military personnel and their families through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.
Exclusive investigation reveals new misconduct claims against former Archbishop's Council member Stephen Wood, as the Church faces mounting pressure over its handling of abuse cases.