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Evangelicals announce month of prayer as Church of England debates same-sex relationships

Evangelicals fear a Private Member's Motion will be used to move the Church away from scriptural teachings on sexuality.

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Conversion therapy ban 'opens the door to the persecution of parents and pastors'

The plans also infringe on the right of those who want help, to seek it.

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Methodists 'unable to achieve' goal of Net Zero by 2030

A Church report said much progress had been made, but that ultimately the 2030 target is unachievable.

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Lichfield Cathedral stone gifted to ancient Essex chapel in symbol of shared faith and heritage

Lichfield and Chelmsford have spiritual links going back over a thousand years.

Canon Chancellor of Lichfield Cathedral, the Revd Canon Dr Gregory Platten; the Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Revd Dr Michael Ipgrave; The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani and Dean of Chelmsford, the Very Revd Dr Jessica Martin
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BBC announces major four-part series exploring Jesus’s life and world 

The BBC has commissioned a new four-part television series exploring the life of Jesus Christ, bringing together historical research, archaeological evidence and expert perspectives.

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Christian teacher Enoch Burke released from prison after High Court order

Irish teacher Enoch Burke has been released from prison on the orders of the High Court in Dublin, ending the latest chapter in a long-running legal dispute that has drawn attention beyond Ireland.

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When politics disappoints, where do we turn? 

The Bible tells us to pray for those in authority. But the Bible never tells us to worship them.

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Religion treated as a 'problem' in US public life

A new report warns that such an attitude has served as the basis for increasing conflicts that have permeated American society and compromised religious liberty at various levels.

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Archbishop of Canterbury: Palestinian Christians facing 'existential crisis'

The Archbishop of Canterbury supports a two-state solution.

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Some families have had to remove their own dead from rubble in Venezuela, says church leader

Church sources in the country fear as many as 250,000 people may have been left homeless.

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Christian leaders pay pastoral visits to troubled Palestinian Christians

The treatment of Christians in Israel is coming under greater scrutiny.

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The king and the King and kings

The king may rightly defend the freedom of every faith. The Church, however, cannot treat all faiths as equally true, for Jesus himself did not.

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One in three pregnancies now result in abortion as England and Wales reach record high

Abortions have increased while the number of conceptions resulting in a live birth has seen almost no change.

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Why C of E bishops won't oppose the Conversion Practices Bill

Orthodox Christians opposed to the Labour Government’s Conversion Practices Bill should expect no support from the 26 Church of England bishops in the House of Lords. 

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Carl Trueman on the crisis of the West and why nationalism and cultural Christianity are not the answer

Theologian Carl Trueman was at ARC 2026 to share his thoughts on why things have gone wrong in the West and what can be done to turn things around. He speaks to Christian Today about the challenges and why neither cultural Christianity nor nationalism are the answer. 

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Lib Dem Christians call for investigation into party after discrimination case

It is not the first time the Liberal Democrats have faced scrutiny over their attitude towards practising Christians. 

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Scripture being distributed to football fans at FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has become a platform for Bible societies and Christian ministries across North America to distribute Scripture resources, organize prayer initiatives and engage fans with the Christian message.

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Church in Wales threatens legal action over attempt to secularise faith school

A consultation found 97% of respondents opposed plans to strip the school of its status.

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Religion plays major role in economic growth, new research finds

Religion has had a far greater influence on economic development than many economists have recognised, according to a new study examining why some nations prosper while others struggle.

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Teens grappling with questions about faith, the future and truth

American teenagers are increasingly wrestling with major questions about their future, identity, truth and faith, with many feeling pressure to find answers long before reaching adulthood, according to a study. 

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Christians called to 'gracious' engagement on abortion

Christians must approach the abortion debate more thoughtfully and graciously, avoiding slogans and emotional reactions, says pro-life advocate Dr Calum Miller.

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The challenge the Church of England faces over transgenderism

There is a reality that the Church of England has to face up to but so far it has failed to do this.

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Salvation Army praised for aid efforts in deadly Bedford train crash

An investigation into the exact cause of the crash is ongoing.

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Faith is the key to the West’s renewal, says Os Guinness

Esteemed theologian Os Guinness closed out the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) conference in London last night with a call to the West to return to its biblical foundations. 

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Church of England urges ‘a healthy sense of patriotism’ as Synod prepares to debate national unity

A new Church of England paper calling on Christians to help heal growing divisions sees an increasingly important role in modelling “a healthy sense of patriotism” while resisting both nationalism and political polarisation.

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Eric Metaxas on faith, freedom and the restoration of the West

Conservative author and commentator Eric Metaxas speaks to Christian Today about why questions of faith are returning to public life and - and why they are key to the restoration of the West.