The King will next week become the first monarch to attend a Catholic funeral in Britain in an official capacity since the Reformation more than 400 years ago. Charles, who is head of the Church of England, will attend a Requiem Mass at Westminster Cathedral — the largest Catholic church in England and Wales — for the Duchess of Kent. (Hayton & Nikkhah, The Times UK)
Read MoreBaptist World Alliance (BWA) General Secretary Elijah Brown and European Baptist Federation (EBF) General Secretary Alan Donaldson were each presented with national honours in recognition of the Baptist community’s vital role in providing humanitarian aid and spiritual care to millions affected by the war. (Baptists Together)
Read MoreAround the world, many people who do not identify with any religion nevertheless hold a variety of spiritual and religious beliefs, including the belief that there is life after death, according to a Pew Research Center study of religiously unaffiliated adults in 22 countries. (Evans, Lesage & Corichi, Pew Research)
Read MoreThe growth of K-pop is all the more extraordinary when you consider the continued struggles facing the Western music industry. With demand for physical media declining – vinyl sales fell 33 per cent in the US last year – the industry’s only sure-fire way to make money is to charge ever-more scandalous ticket prices. (Power, The Telegraph)
Read MoreSuch heavy use exposes teens to a cascade of risks, with mental health impacts topping the list. A 2025 longitudinal study… found that increased social media use among preteens predicted rising depressive symptoms. Other research ties heavy use to increased anxiety, low self-esteem, self-harm behaviors, disordered eating and even suicidality. (Austin, USA Today)
Read MoreChurchgoers between the ages of 18 and 28 attend church more frequently than their older siblings, parents, or grandparents. A new study, part of the State of the Church research initiative from Barna Group and Gloo, found a post-pandemic surge among Gen Z churchgoers over the age of 18. (Silliman, Christianity Today)
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