From Tyndale to today: The enduring hunger for the Bible
As Christians mark the 500th anniversary of William Tyndale’s English New Testament, EEM President Dirk Smith speaks to Christian Today about the reformer’s enduring legacy and the struggle to keep up with the present-day demand for Bibles around the world.
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New resource launched to bring evangelism and social action together
Christian charity Jubilee+ is launching a new resource designed to help churches connect their work tackling poverty with sharing the Christian faith.
Peterborough Cathedral opens exhibition on Mary, Queen of Scots
Peterborough has opened a new exhibition on Mary, Queen of Scots, that will remain in place until 15 November.
Majority back Ireland’s three-day abortion waiting period, poll finds
A new poll has found majority support for retaining Ireland’s mandatory three-day waiting period before an abortion, as lawmakers continue to consider legislation that would remove the requirement.
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500 million Christians worldwide face Bible access restrictions, report finds
At the same time, more than 125 million Christians want a Bible but do not have one, according to the 2026 Bible Access List.
ONS figures show 'good' outlook for married couples
The Coalition for Marriage (CFM) has welcomed new figures suggesting that married couples are increasingly staying together.
Christians condemn sexual violence following UN report on Russia-Ukraine conflict
Most cases of sexual violence documented were against male prisoners of war.
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Church in Wales pauses plans to allow gay marriage
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Disabled baby euthanized in the Netherlands
Doctors in the Netherlands euthanized a severely disabled one-year-old child, the first case reported by Dutch authorities under rules introduced in 2024 that allow ending the lives of seriously ill children between the ages of one and 12.
Evangelicals welcome Spanish moves to redress pension 'injustice'
The issue centres on the treatment of evangelical ministers under and after Franco’s rule.
Ukrainian churches appeal for aid in starving Oleshky
Russia and Ukraine have blamed each other for the crisis in Oleshky.
400% increase in euthanasia deaths in Australian state of Victoria
Right To Life UK said the surge in numbers showed why UK MPs were right to reject assisted suicide.
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500 million Christians worldwide face Bible access restrictions, report finds
At the same time, more than 125 million Christians want a Bible but do not have one, according to the 2026 Bible Access List.
Church in Wales pauses plans to allow gay marriage
The Church in Wales has pulled back from plans to allow homosexual weddings to take place in churches.
Active faith linked to happier marriages and lower divorce rates, study finds
People who regularly attend church are more likely to report happy marriages, according to a new report examining the relationship between faith and family life.
Plans afoot for new pro-life group at the UN
Organisers specifically said they wanted to counter organised LGBT influence at the UN level.
KC warns Northern Ireland conversion therapy bill has a 'sting in the tail'
The proposed law could even criminalise attempts to suppress expressions of heterosexuality.
World Evangelical Alliance celebrates 180th anniversary
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has held an online celebration to mark its 180th anniversary. Hundreds of people from more than 22 countries attended, and the event was rebroadcast to accommodate different time zones.
Religious freedom in Morocco is ‘substantively limited’, report warns
A new report has questioned Morocco’s claims to religious tolerance, arguing that laws relating to Ramadan observance, burial and conversion continue to limit freedom of religion despite constitutional protections.
Pope urges Church to find its voice in secular France
France was previously known as the "first daughter" of the Catholic Church.
Christian leaders issue ‘sober and urgent call’ for Western Church to prepare for disruption
Christian leaders Steve and Esther Uppal said the Western Church was “sleepwalking, busy with activity, but not paying attention to the times that we’re in”.
Southwark bishops denounce 'Christian nationalism'
There is considerable disagreement about what "Christian nationalism" actually is.
Indian churches fearing anti-conversion laws tell non-Christians: enter at your own risk
Churches in Dhamtari, a town in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, have put up notices warning non-Christians that they enter at their own risk, weeks after a law against religious conversion came into force in the state.
New pilgrimage route follows in the footsteps of the Manx Bible translators
A new pilgrimage route has been launched on the Isle of Man, following in the footsteps of the men who translated the Bible into Manx.
Cost of living crisis is ‘busting family budgets and increasing social isolation for children’ - report
Rising living costs are forcing many UK parents to reduce activities for their children and, in some cases, use child benefits to cover household essentials, according to new research from Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG).
Why New Age spirituality isn’t neutral
The problem is not the recognition that there is more to life than what we can see; Christianity agrees that there is. The question is where we go looking for answers.
Survey finds Gen Z most likely to identify as religious
Generation Z adults are more likely than older Americans to describe themselves as “religious,” even as many also engage in practices at odds with Christian teaching, according to a new survey.
Songs of Praise celebrates 65 years with special anniversary episode - and finds a new generation online
The BBC’s long-running religious programme ‘Songs of Praise’ is marking its 65th anniversary with a special episode celebrating its history and changing place in British broadcasting.
Why we sing: Music, spirituality and the search for meaning
A conference at the University of Birmingham explored how singing can express faith, build community and help people find meaning.
More than one in four US Protestant churchgoers believe some biblical truths become outdated
US Protestant churchgoers who hold evangelical beliefs are more likely than their non-evangelical counterparts to express confidence in the Bible and its continuing authority, according to new research from Lifeway Research.
Open letter urges Northern Ireland to reject conversion therapy ban
Conversion only seems to be a problem if it goes in one direction.
£1k bursaries to help churches develop youth and community mentoring programmes
Churches across the UK are being offered bursaries to help them establish mentoring programmes aimed at supporting young people and others in their communities.
