Politicians from around the world have been urged to ‘keep up the momentum’ on tackling abuses of freedom of religion or belief, by the Church of England bishop who led a key review of Foreign Office support for persecuted Christians.

Restrictions on freedom of worship often go hand-in-hand with other forms of repression, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has warned government ministers from around the world.

The Church Times reports on an exciting development in helping churches working with young people.

A music producer-turned-priest is using dance music to connect with people, spread the Christian message and attract the younger generations into church.