
Anna Rees
Journalist at Freelance
Multimedia Journalist at Premier Christian News
Journalist | Premier Radio | Staffordshire born, London-based
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premierchristian.news | Anna Rees
Plans for a new £55 million Catholic school in North Wales are progressing, amid controversy over it being church-owned. If approved, the school for pupils aged 3 to 18 in Flint would be largely funded by Welsh taxpayers, but owned by the Diocese of Wrexham. The proposal involves closing four existing Catholic schools in Flintshire: St David’s Primary in Mold, St Anthony’s Primary in Saltney, St Mary’s Primary in Flint, and St Richard Gwyn Catholic High School.
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premierchristian.news | Anna Rees
Rushmoor Borough Council has paused legal proceedings to introduce an injunction restricting Christian street preaching, prayer, and evangelism in the town centres of Aldershot and Farnborough, following significant objections from faith leaders and local campaigners. The Hampshire council initially sought the injunction on 7th March 2025, citing concerns about public alarm and distress.
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premierchristian.news | Anna Rees
Pope Leo XIV outlined the mission of his papacy, highlighting artificial intelligence (AI) as the greatest challenge to humanity at present. Addressing the cardinals who elected him, Leo – born Robert Prevost – said part of the reason behind his papal name was a desire to champion social justice, amidst advancing capitalism. Pope Leo XIII (1878–1903) advocated for fair pay and treatment of workers during the Industrial Revolution.
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premierchristian.news | Anna Rees
Actor Martin Freeman has revealed that his childhood hero was Jesus Christ. In conversation with The New Statesman, Freeman was asked who he most looks up to. “My childhood hero was Jesus as portrayed by Robert Powell in the TV series Jesus of Nazareth,” he replied. “I don’t have a hero now – just people I really admire. Paul McCartney, there’s one.” The NBC series Jesus of Nazareth aired in 1977. Through preparing for the role, Robert Powell’s own understanding of Christ shifted.
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premierchristian.news | Anna Rees
The Revd Timothy Meadows, Moderator of the General Assembly of the United Reformed Church (URC), has offered greetings and prayers to Pope Leo XIV, following his election as Pope.
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