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Tributes have been paid to Dale Rhoton, one of the co-founders of international mission organisation Operation Mobilisation (OM), after his death at the age of 88.

Suicide is always a tragedy that should be resisted, the CMF suggested.

Parents who actively practise and discuss their faith at home are significantly more likely to see their children remain committed Christians into adulthood, according to a major new study.

Archbishop Sarah Mullally joined the Pope in raising concerns about AI.

The significant rise in funding was attributed partly to support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

“Men and abortion is an area that is even more silenced than many of the other areas connected with women and abortion, which are silenced," says bioethicist Dr Anthony McCarthy.

The Oxford professor shared fears of a “colossal power grab” as AI continues to evolve.

When we abandon God and his Word – and base justice on identitarian politics - we end up with the madness we are seeing in the UK today.

It is a frequent feature of Christian history that believers seek to understand their contemporary world by drawing parallels with biblical history. This can lead to some very ‘creative’ (and selective) interactions with the Bible; usually with Old Testament events. One remarkable example led to the creation of the figure of (King) Arthur. 

The UK Supreme Court has granted permission for a group of independent Christian schools, parents and pupils to appeal against the government’s decision to impose VAT on private school fees.

North Yorkshire Police have reached a confidential settlement with a former police community support officer (PCSO) who claimed he was discriminated against and forced out after raising questions about Islam during mandatory diversity training.

A historic Lancashire church has secured £250,000 in funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to carry out urgent repairs that will safeguard one of Oswaldtwistle's oldest buildings.

Bethel Church has announced a sweeping review of its leadership culture, saying that some areas require "attention and reform".

Ancient tombs, forgotten churches and a remarkably preserved image of Jesus are transforming historians' understanding of Christianity's formative centuries.

The Strait of Hormuz was also a passage for large quantities of agricultural fertiliser.

When water is limited, washing one's hands becomes a sacrifice.

Rainbow flags are out, the Lord's Prayer is in.

A prominent Christian exorcist has been removed from his role by the Archdiocese of Washington after suggesting that many reported UFO sightings could be linked to demonic activity.

Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster and the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Rowan Williams, discuss the poetry of Robert Browning. 

Over 40 people died in the attack during a Pentecost Sunday service in 2022.

Belfast churches are praying for their city and the nation after another night of unrest following a brutal knife attack. 

Let's pray that in a world of conflict and division the World Cup may bring joy to many this summer. 

As Christians, our understanding of pride is shaped not primarily by culture, but by Scripture.

Unite for Education founder, Niel Deepnarain, said Christians must be willing to engage publicly with educational issues rather than remain silent.

Many people have already left the Church in Wales over its stance on same-sex relationships, an evangelical leader has said.

Users voted to eliminate one half of a map until only one location remained.

The Archbishop of Armagh has appealed for peace after a "brutal" knife attack in Belfast on Tuesday. 

A poll of over 10,000 people has suggested limited public support for reviving the failed Kim Leadbeater bill to legalise assisted suicide.

Churches have a task on their hands to raise standards of theological literacy in their congregations amid growing Christian nationalism, while at the same time listening to and engaging with the concerns of people in their flock. 

The Church has a wonderful message of hope to share with young people increasingly feeling a sense of nihilism and hopelessness at the state of the world, writes Tim Farron.

Stephen Clayden has rejected any claims that his church is bigoted.

Ian Proud suffered from PTSD for many years after working in the aftermath of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami and his faith journey was a massive part of that recovery process. Still affected by the experience over two decades later, he decided to channel all of his emotions into a new novel, Searching.

The government says its plans will "protect women and meet the needs of modern relationships".

Bishops, cardinals and archbishops were accused of not standing with ordinary Christians suffering violence in their communities.

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reviews Rabbi Marc Angel of New York's new book, ‘Loving Truth and Peace.’

Campaigners have welcomed the decision of South Wales Police to drop a policy requiring officers to record "hostility" towards Muslims.

The bill seeks to address the potential underreporting of abortion complications by abortion providers.

Half of the current Premier League teams hold Bible studies or prayer meetings, according to a study by Christians in Sport.

More than 1,500 members of Mothers’ Union gathered at St Paul’s Cathedral on the evening of June 10 to celebrate the organisation’s 150th anniversary, marking a milestone in the history of one of the Anglican Communion’s largest lay movements.

Thousands of people have gathered from around the world in London this week, united by a common concern around existential threats to the West and a sense of urgency to reverse the course of decline. 

Finnish Christian MP Päivi Räsänen had warned Canadians against weakening free speech protections.

The Evangelical Alliance has encouraged Christians across the UK to engage more confidently with Islam, warning against both fear and indifference while highlighting growing opportunities to share the gospel with Muslim neighbours, colleagues and communities.

CSW is urging the new Colombian President to reinstate special protection measures for religious leaders

Every year thousands are killed in Nigeria.

"This is a time to lament the state of our politics and its impact on the nation," says the UK Evangelical Alliance.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, has met with Layan Nasir, a 26-year-old Palestinian Christian recently released from prison, during her pilgrimage to the Holy Land. 

A Christian artist who was removed from her own exhibition after expressing opposition to childhood gender transition has reached a legal settlement with Watford Borough Council. 

What is emerging across Britain is not a wholesale return to pre-Christian religion. Nor is it evidence that large numbers of people are abandoning Christianity in favour of Wicca or Paganism. The reality is both less dramatic and more revealing.

Dr Kenisha Jackson shares her insights into raising emotionally healthy children. 

Dear reader, this Father’s Day, let us thank God for fathers who have faithfully taught their children to know Him.

Britain’s long secular moment may be beginning to shift.

Whether you're searching for a last-minute gift, avoiding the day entirely, or somewhere in between, this day offers a meaningful moment to reflect on the love of our Heavenly Father.

‘Pilgrimage,’ the TV series that brings together a group of celebrities and invites them to walk together to a religious site, has won a Special Award for its contribution to encouraging understanding between different faiths and outlooks.

John Healey’s resignation exposes difficult questions about Britain’s security - and invites Christians to reflect on defence, justice, and where true hope is found.

Amid the goals, trophies and celebrations, some players are using football’s biggest stage to point beyond themselves and give glory to God. 

A new study concludes that marriage strengthens family stability, challenging long-standing assertions that it is the same as cohabitation.

Neither Russia nor Ukraine appear willing to budge on the issue of territory.

Labour is deeply divided over assisted suicide.

Churches could help young people build an offline community if the social media ban comes into effect.

An Essex-based art gallery owner has offered to loan some of his impressive collection to St Davids Cathedral as part of an attempt to save the historic building from financial ruin.

If we want to get out the good news about what we’re doing, local newspapers are a good place to start.

DIY abortions now account for over a quarter of all abortions in the US.

The proportion of Americans who believe their country would benefit if more people were religious has declined since 2013.

Chhattisgarh has allegedly banned house churches to promote "cultural harmony".

Leah, who was 14 when she was kidnapped, could have been released if she renounced her faith but she refused.

The Church of England has apologised for its role in adoption practices involving unmarried women and girls during the post-War period, with the Archbishop of Canterbury acknowledging the "pain, trauma and stigma experienced - and still carried - by many people". 

Labour MP Lauren Edwards has reintroduced the bill and has suggested the Parliament Act could be used to force the measure through.

The pilgrimage route pays homage to two sixth century saints who lived and worshipped on the island of Anglesey.

“As His followers, our calling is not merely to defend positions, win arguments, or secure victories in cultural debates. Our calling is to follow Him," said prayer movement leader Jonathan Oloyede.

They have also called for more research to better understand the factors behind high rates of abortions in the first 12 years.

For the first time in his life Abubakarr could wear shoes.

Black Church leaders in the UK have expressed "deep concern and sadness" over recent riots and unrest in parts of the country. 

The number of countries experiencing high levels of religion-related social hostility increased significantly in 2023.

While the number of people unaccounted for in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur has fallen from 20 to two, with four of the six bodies recovered identified this week, retaliatory attacks continue following a cycle of abductions between Kuki-Zo and Naga groups, both predominantly Christian communities.

Christian Nigerian schoolgirl Leah Sharibu was abducted eight years ago by Islamic extremists. Unlike most of the classmates she was abducted with, she has never been freed.

A ministry seeking to bring Christianity to the people of Iran has developed an AI tool to answer common questions about the faith.

Disclosure Day asks some of the right questions and hints at all of the wrong answers, writes David Robertson.

The petition references the case of Luke Salmons who said that officers were made to chant "Islam is a religion of peace" at one police training session.

Christian leaders across Africa have called for a full investigation into the killing of a Mozambican bishop who was shot dead at his residence.

The Christian population of the Middle East has drastically declined due to ongoing conflict.

As Men’s Health Week reminds us of the challenges many men face, perhaps there is no better time to look again at Jesus Christ. In Him we find not only a model for manhood, but the way to life itself.

Kyiv’s historic Dormition Cathedral, part of the UNESCO-listed Pechersk Lavra monastery complex, caught fire overnight after a wave of Russian missile and drone strikes on the Ukrainian capital.

Fresh attempts to make assisted suicide legal have been met with disappointment by opponents. 

Anti-Christian incidents across Europe rose sharply in May, with new figures showing the highest monthly number of arson-related attacks recorded so far this year.

It is part of a broader campaign against river pollution as concerns remain about the amount of untreated sewage in the Avon.

Christian Today speaks to author and Anglican priest Tish Harrison Warren about growth in desert seasons and why the Church shouldn’t treat all spiritual weariness as a problem to fix.

2025 had the second highest number of antisemitic incidents on record.

An Evangelical Lutheran has been accused of "promoting terrorist activities".

If day one of the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) conference focused on the deconstruction of Western civilization, day two turned to the equally challenging question: what will it take to rebuild it?