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More men turning to the Bible across generations, new study finds

1 week ago | premierchristian.news | Lydia Davies

Bible engagement in the U.S. is showing signs of revival among men. According to the American Bible Society’s 2025 State of the Bible report, nearly ten million more Americans are now reading Scripture compared to last year. The annual study, based on a survey of over 2,600 adults, reveals that 41 per cent of Americans now qualify as Bible users (those who engage with the Bible at least three times a year outside of church.
AI generates face of Jesus from the Shroud of Turin

1 week ago | premierchristian.news | Lydia Davies

Artificial intelligence has been used to create a fresh depiction of Jesus Christ, based on the Shroud of Turin. The image was generated using Midjourney, an AI tool that interpreted the faint facial imprint on the linen cloth, which many believe wrapped the body of Jesus after the crucifixion. The result shows a long-haired, bearded man with visible wounds on his face and body, possibly referencing Christ’s suffering, as reported by Unilad.
Guernsey to end public funding for rectories

1 week ago | premierchristian.news | Lydia Davies

Church of England rectories in Guernsey will no longer be funded by parish ratepayers from 1st January 2030. Traditionally, the housing costs for parish rectors were covered by income from parish-owned land. But in recent years, local households have contributed through parish rates to meet increasing expenses. The change follows a dispute between two parishes over the upkeep of a shared rectory, as reported by the BBC.
Bishop apologises after priest’s child abuse conviction

1 week ago | premierchristian.news | Lydia Davies

The Bishop of Portsmouth has offered a public apology following the conviction of a former Jersey priest for child abuse. Piotr Antoni Glas was found guilty of three counts of gross indecency with a child, committed between 2004 and 2007 while serving on the island, as reported by the BBC. In a statement, Bishop Philip Egan expressed “deep sorrow” and “profound apologies", acknowledging the lifelong impact of the abuse. “Our thoughts and prayers are with them and their family,” he said.
Trump nominates former pastor as US religious freedom ambassador

1 week ago | premierchristian.news | Lydia Davies

A former congressman and ordained minister has been picked by Donald Trump for the role of U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom. Announcing the decision on Truth Social, Trump said Mark Walker, aged 55, had “done an incredible job” during his time in Congress and would “champion faith, and help us secure life saving results".
Hull woman faces eviction over refusal to attend chapel service

1 week ago | premierchristian.news | Lydia Davies

A woman living at a historic almshouse in Hull is facing eviction threats after refusing to attend the on-site chapel. Sandy Smith, 69, has lived at the Charterhouse for nearly five years but is now under investigation by the charity's trustees. The almshouse, founded in 1384, requires all residents to attend chapel services on Sundays unless excused by the appointed master, as reported by the BBC.
New findings support Bible’s account of King Josiah’s death in Megiddo

1 week ago | premierchristian.news | Lydia Davies

Archaeologists have uncovered new evidence that aligns with the biblical description of the Battle of Megiddo, which led to the death of King Josiah of Judah. This pivotal battle is recorded in both 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, with Josiah’s death marking a significant moment in Israel's history. The king, known for his devotion to the Lord and efforts to rid Israel of idolatry, is also noted as an ancestor of Jesus in the New Testament.
Church leaders condemn Russian missile strike that killed 10 children

1 week ago | premierchristian.news | Lydia Davies

Church leaders in Ukraine have denounced a Russian missile strike that killed 20 civilians, half of them children. The attack, which struck a residential area and playground in President Zelensky’s hometown, Kryvyi Rih, last Friday, occurred during renewed diplomatic efforts for a US-brokered peace deal. Three days of national mourning followed. Metropolitan Epiphany, head of Ukraine’s independent Orthodox Church, criticised the moral claims of Russia’s leadership.
Spain’s giant cross to stay as church pushes back on site overhaul

1 week ago | premierchristian.news | Lydia Davies

The 492-foot cross at Spain’s Valley of the Fallen monument will not be removed, despite the government’s ongoing plans to “resignify” the site. Built under dictator Francisco Franco and inaugurated in 1959, the complex, comprising a basilica, Benedictine monastery, and school, was intended to honour those who died in the Spanish Civil War. Although 40,000 people from both sides are buried there, the site's link to Franco, who was buried there until 2019, has long sparked debate.
Third-century 'first hymn' to be released by popular Christian artists

1 week ago | premierchristian.news | Lydia Davies

A third-century Christian hymn is being revived for a modern audience. Known as The First Hymn, the song was discovered over 100 years ago on a scrap of papyrus in the Egyptian desert. The fragment, which contained only a few lines, was housed in a climate-controlled vault at Oxford University until biblical scholar John Dickson uncovered its significance in 2022, as reported by The Baptist Press. "Why has no one brought this back to life?