Christian Today
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Tributes paid to Operation Mobilisation co-founder Dale Rhoton
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.
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Doctors should work for good of the patient, not facilitate suicide, says Christian Medical Fellowship
Suicide is always a tragedy that should be resisted, the CMF suggested.
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Parents play decisive role in passing faith to the next generation, study finds
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.
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Archbishop of Canterbury highlights benefits and risks of AI
Archbishop Sarah Mullally joined the Pope in raising concerns about AI.
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Church of England more than doubles conservation grants
The significant rise in funding was attributed partly to support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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Male silence has helped shape UK abortion culture
“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.
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Diary of a CEO’s Steven Bartlett and John Lennox discuss AI, faith and the search for meaning
The Oxford professor shared fears of a “colossal power grab” as AI continues to evolve.
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Is there a two-tier Britain?
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.
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Biblical models and the creation of King Arthur
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.
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UK Supreme Court to hear Christian schools’ challenge to VAT on private school fees
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.
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Christian police officer reaches settlement over diversity training discrimination claim
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.
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Historic Lancashire church secures £250,000 National Lottery grant for major roof repairs
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.
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Bethel Church distances itself from Todd Bentley and Mike Bickle
Bethel Church has announced a sweeping review of its leadership culture, saying that some areas require "attention and reform".
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Turkey's hidden Christian past: Extraordinary discoveries are rewriting the story of early Christianity
Ancient tombs, forgotten churches and a remarkably preserved image of Jesus are transforming historians' understanding of Christianity's formative centuries.
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Christians call for action against global hunger crisis
The Strait of Hormuz was also a passage for large quantities of agricultural fertiliser.
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Churches do their part to halt spread of Ebola
When water is limited, washing one's hands becomes a sacrifice.
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Reform council introduces Lord's Prayer to meetings
Rainbow flags are out, the Lord's Prayer is in.
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Washington Archdiocese parts ways with exorcist priest over UFO remarks
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.
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The Poet and the Rabbi - a conversation on Browning and Judaism
Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster and the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Rowan Williams, discuss the poetry of Robert Browning.
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Four sentenced to death over terror attack on Nigerian church
Over 40 people died in the attack during a Pentecost Sunday service in 2022.
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Belfast churches 'heartbroken' over unrest
Belfast churches are praying for their city and the nation after another night of unrest following a brutal knife attack.
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Praying for the World Cup
Let's pray that in a world of conflict and division the World Cup may bring joy to many this summer.
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Pride and the Gospel: the way of self or the way of Christ?
As Christians, our understanding of pride is shaped not primarily by culture, but by Scripture.
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Campaign urging greater support for Christian education
Unite for Education founder, Niel Deepnarain, said Christians must be willing to engage publicly with educational issues rather than remain silent.
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Welsh reverend speaks of culture of fear over LGBT issues
Many people have already left the Church in Wales over its stance on same-sex relationships, an evangelical leader has said.
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Reddit users declare small Welsh church best place in the world
Users voted to eliminate one half of a map until only one location remained.
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Appeals for calm after knife attack in Northern Ireland
The Archbishop of Armagh has appealed for peace after a "brutal" knife attack in Belfast on Tuesday.
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Huge poll shows no public desire for assisted suicide
A poll of over 10,000 people has suggested limited public support for reviving the failed Kim Leadbeater bill to legalise assisted suicide.
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Churches must disciple well and listen well in response to rise of Christian nationalism
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.
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A Christian response to the crisis facing young people
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.
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Charity Commission opens case into Essex church
Stephen Clayden has rejected any claims that his church is bigoted.
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After the tsunami: How one diplomat found hope through faith and fiction
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.
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Making cohabitation equal with marriage is 'unfair', Christians argue
The government says its plans will "protect women and meet the needs of modern relationships".
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Systemic anti-Christian violence laid bare at public hearing in India
Bishops, cardinals and archbishops were accused of not standing with ordinary Christians suffering violence in their communities.
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Optimism, pessimism and the third way
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reviews Rabbi Marc Angel of New York's new book, ‘Loving Truth and Peace.’
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South Wales Police back down on imposing Islamic 'blasphemy law'
Campaigners have welcomed the decision of South Wales Police to drop a policy requiring officers to record "hostility" towards Muslims.
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Bill to enforce accurate abortion complications data introduced
The bill seeks to address the potential underreporting of abortion complications by abortion providers.
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Bible studies and prayer are common across the Premier League
Half of the current Premier League teams hold Bible studies or prayer meetings, according to a study by Christians in Sport.
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Mothers’ Union celebrates 150 years of global ministry at St Paul’s Cathedral
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.
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From deconstruction to reconstruction: can the West be saved?
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.
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Canadian evangelicals to monitor impact of Bill C-9 on free speech
Finnish Christian MP Päivi Räsänen had warned Canadians against weakening free speech protections.
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Evangelical Alliance urges Christians to engage Muslims with truth, love and gospel confidence
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.
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Church leaders threatened by militants in run-up to Colombian presidential election, says rights group
CSW is urging the new Colombian President to reinstate special protection measures for religious leaders
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First memorial to Christians killed in Nigeria unveiled
Every year thousands are killed in Nigeria.
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Christians praying for the nation and next prime minister after Starmer resigns
"This is a time to lament the state of our politics and its impact on the nation," says the UK Evangelical Alliance.
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Archbishop of Canterbury meets Palestinian Christian released from prison
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.
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Christian artist removed from her own exhibition over transgender remarks settles with council
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.
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Are witchcraft and paganism a threat to Christianity in modern Britain?
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.
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Raising children in faith
Dr Kenisha Jackson shares her insights into raising emotionally healthy children.
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Father's Day: passing down a living faith
Dear reader, this Father’s Day, let us thank God for fathers who have faithfully taught their children to know Him.
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Today's political class appears to be leaving behind the strict ‘we don’t do God’ ethos of the 2000s
Britain’s long secular moment may be beginning to shift.
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The prodigal son’s father: A reflection of God’s unconditional love
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.
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TV’s ‘Pilgrimage’ series wins special award
‘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.
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Difficult choices in a dangerous world
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.
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Five Christian footballers using football’s biggest stage to point people to Christ
Amid the goals, trophies and celebrations, some players are using football’s biggest stage to point beyond themselves and give glory to God.
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New study links marriage to lower rates of family breakdown
A new study concludes that marriage strengthens family stability, challenging long-standing assertions that it is the same as cohabitation.
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Christian leader calls for end to 'illegal and immoral' Ukraine war
Neither Russia nor Ukraine appear willing to budge on the issue of territory.
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Latest assisted suicide bill faces uphill struggle
Labour is deeply divided over assisted suicide.
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Under 16s social media ban is a 'missional opportunity'
Churches could help young people build an offline community if the social media ban comes into effect.
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Banksy exhibition could save struggling cathedral
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.
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There’s a revolution taking place in local journalism – but churches could be missing out
If we want to get out the good news about what we’re doing, local newspapers are a good place to start.
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Over a million abortions took place in the US last year
DIY abortions now account for over a quarter of all abortions in the US.
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Fewer Americans believe faith is good for the country
The proportion of Americans who believe their country would benefit if more people were religious has declined since 2013.
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Indian Christians attacked in church by mob
Chhattisgarh has allegedly banned house churches to promote "cultural harmony".
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Appeals for release of Nigerian Christian girl still held by ISIS after 8 years
Leah, who was 14 when she was kidnapped, could have been released if she renounced her faith but she refused.
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Church of England apologises for 'pain and trauma' from its role in historical adoption practices
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".
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Catholic Church opposes reintroduction of assisted suicide bill
Labour MP Lauren Edwards has reintroduced the bill and has suggested the Parliament Act could be used to force the measure through.
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Festival celebrates Anglesey pilgrimage route
The pilgrimage route pays homage to two sixth century saints who lived and worshipped on the island of Anglesey.
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Christians urged not to 'demonise' each other over politics
“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.
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Irish bishops oppose attempts to widen abortion laws
They have also called for more research to better understand the factors behind high rates of abortions in the first 12 years.
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Boy born with six toes on each foot receives life-changing help from Christian charity
For the first time in his life Abubakarr could wear shoes.
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Black Church leaders call for respect and peaceful dialogue amid tensions over immigration and race
Black Church leaders in the UK have expressed "deep concern and sadness" over recent riots and unrest in parts of the country.
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Religious hostilities rise globally as harassment of faith communities increases
The number of countries experiencing high levels of religion-related social hostility increased significantly in 2023.
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Pastors among hostages found dead amid tensions between Christian groups in Manipur
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.
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‘Eight years is too long’: Christian advocacy groups rally for abducted Nigerian schoolgirl's freedom
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.
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New AI tool makes it easier for Iranians to access the Gospel
A ministry seeking to bring Christianity to the people of Iran has developed an AI tool to answer common questions about the faith.
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Disclosure Day: What does Spielberg’s latest film tell us about the Church?
Disclosure Day asks some of the right questions and hints at all of the wrong answers, writes David Robertson.
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11,000 sign petition against two-tier policing
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.
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African Christian leaders demand justice after Mozambican bishop shot dead
Christian leaders across Africa have called for a full investigation into the killing of a Mozambican bishop who was shot dead at his residence.
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Lebanese Christians on the brink as peace deal agreed
The Christian population of the Middle East has drastically declined due to ongoing conflict.
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A Christian reflection on men’s health week: Jesus - the man we were created to be
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.
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Kyiv’s Dormition Cathedral badly damaged in major Russian strikes on Ukrainian capital
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.
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New attempt to revive assisted suicide bill faces opposition
Fresh attempts to make assisted suicide legal have been met with disappointment by opponents.
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Anti-Christian hate crimes across Europe surge in May as arson attacks reach 2026 high
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.
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Gloucester churches come together to bless River Avon amid pollution concerns
It is part of a broader campaign against river pollution as concerns remain about the amount of untreated sewage in the Avon.
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Life beyond burnout: how Christians can grow in the desert seasons
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.
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Iranian-born bishop stands in solidarity with Britain's Jews
2025 had the second highest number of antisemitic incidents on record.
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Bishops protest Israeli arrest of another Palestinian Christian
An Evangelical Lutheran has been accused of "promoting terrorist activities".
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The restoration of the West can't happen without Christianity - and more people are realising it
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?
