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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Britain's tiniest church holds just 6 people and overlooks peaceful beach

A tiny chapel in Rhos-on-Sea, Wales, claiming the title of the smallest in the British Isles, can only seat six parishioners and continues to host communion services.

Mar 1 • 06:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police urge Ondo churches, mosques to suspend night services

The Nigeria Police Force has advised religious leaders in Ondo State to suspend night services amid security threats following a recent kidnapping incident during a church service.

Feb 27 • 15:04 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

DSS arrests suspect behind abduction of worshippers in Kogi

The Department of State Services in Nigeria has arrested Shafiu Usman, the alleged mastermind behind a December 2025 church attack and subsequent kidnappings across several states.

Feb 27 • 14:13 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

KrF gains majority for school church services

The Christian Democrats (KrF) have secured a parliamentary majority for a proposal requiring Norwegian schools to offer church services during school hours.

Feb 26 • 11:44 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

DSS arrests sixth Owo church attack suspect after four-year manhunt

The Nigerian Department of State Services has captured the sixth suspect in the 2022 St. Francis Catholic Church attack, following a lengthy investigation.

Feb 26 • 00:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

DSS arrests sixth suspect in 2022 Owo church massacre

The Nigerian Department of State Services has apprehended a sixth suspect linked to the 2022 Owo church massacre, as part of a broader investigation into terrorist activities in the country.

Feb 25 • 11:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

London church fire: Full scale of Southall inferno as roof engulfed in flames

A significant fire has broken out at a church in Southall, London, causing extensive damage to multiple levels as firefighters work to control the blaze.

Feb 23 • 01:12 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Let the little children come to church

The article discusses the proposal for all school children in Norway to be offered school church services, emphasizing the responsibility of municipalities and schools in this regard.

Feb 20 • 09:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Can a Valamo monk use social media? The head of the monastery says: Yes

The head of Valamo Monastery in Finland has stated that monks are allowed to use social media and streaming services, despite some concerns about excessive screen time.

Feb 20 • 04:28 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

A man gained trust from the church and sexually abused at the age of 8. Samuel's story

The article discusses the traumatic experiences of Samuel, who, at the age of 8, suffered sexual abuse by a man associated with the church, amidst the challenges he faced growing up.

Feb 19 • 14:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New York mega church on fire after reports of 'gas smell'

A large explosion at Abundant Life church in Boonville, New York, has resulted in multiple injuries and significant emergency services response after reports of a gas smell.

Feb 17 • 16:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See the schedule for Ash Wednesday celebrations and Masses

The Archdiocese of Santarém has announced the schedule for Ash Wednesday services, marking the beginning of Lent for the Catholic Church in Brazil.

Feb 17 • 11:45 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

GOP states move to make church service disruptions a felony after Minnesota storming

Several U.S. states are proposing legislation to classify disruptions of church services by protesters as felonies following recent incidents in Minnesota.

Feb 16 • 18:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Huge blaze rips through church as fire crews race to the scene

A significant fire broke out in a derelict church in Camelon, Falkirk, prompting an urgent response from emergency services.

Feb 14 • 19:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Church employees demand cash payments from Romani people – convicted of breach of official duties

Two employees of a parish in southwestern Finland were fined for treating Romani clients unequally by demanding cash payments for services related to funeral arrangements.

Feb 10 • 13:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

People with home ownership, cars, and jobs are now seeking food assistance

The number of people seeking financial assistance from church-based diaconal support has significantly increased due to social security changes that took effect in early 2024, with unemployment and health issues driving demand.

Feb 6 • 12:46 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

Africa: All of Africa Today - February 6, 2026

All worshippers abducted from churches in Kurmin Wali, Kaduna state, Nigeria, were freed weeks after their kidnapping by gunmen during January services.

Feb 6 • 07:26 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

21-year-old Minnesota church attendee reveals leftist agitators still harassing faithful: 'Spiritual battle'

Caleb Phillips, a 21-year-old churchgoer from Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, claims that leftist activists have been harassing attendees after previous disruptions at services, framing it as a 'spiritual battle.'

Feb 4 • 11:00 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Moscow’s Only Anglican Church Suspends Services

St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Moscow has suspended its services due to a lack of authorized clergy following ownership disputes.

Jan 26 • 12:55 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

DJ Padre - during the day leads masses, at night plays techno (and not everyone is happy about it)

In Beirut, a Catholic priest known as DJ Padre leads church services by day and plays techno music at night, provoking mixed reactions.

Jan 13 • 11:05 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The apse of a 12th-century Mudéjar church in Valladolid collapses unexpectedly: 'It's a disaster'

The apse of a 12th-century Mudéjar church in Valladolid suddenly collapsed, with the diocesan heritage services having detected no prior issues.

Jan 12 • 13:39 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

New Use: Living Where Services Were Once Held

A former church in Glonn, officially deconsecrated in October, is set to be transformed into a residence by a young couple.

Jan 1 • 08:49 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Church burns, pavement slabs fly at police - Last firecracker night in the Netherlands escalates

In several cities in the Netherlands, emergency services responded to escalating violence during New Year's Eve, resulting in a church burning in Amsterdam and one person dead.

Jan 1 • 01:35 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Catholic and Protestant Churches: The New Year's Transition in the Churches

The article details the New Year's Eve and New Year's Day programs of major Christian denominations, highlighting services, music, and moments for reflection.

Dec 28 • 16:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

Church in Lublin burned throughout the morning. Will the altar be saved?

A fire at the church of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Lublin was reported since early morning on Thursday, with firefighters struggling against dense smoke and freezing temperatures.

Dec 25 • 13:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Saint Hyginus - martyr, pope who introduced mandatory godparenthood in baptism

Saint Hyginus, elected as pope in 138 AD, faced heretical challenges and restructured Church services while introducing the practice of mandatory godparenthood in baptism.

Jan 11 • 06:00 UTC

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