The book that changed Sweden: 500 years of the Swedish New Testament
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Catholic Church 'deeply disturbed' by Greens call for complete abortion decriminalisation
The Catholic Church in Scotland has said it is “deeply disturbed” by the Scottish Green Party’s call for the complete decriminalisation of abortion.
Irish archbishops urge peace and reconciliation amid Drumcree stand-off
Ireland’s Catholic and Church of Ireland archbishops have appealed for an “urgent” initiative to resolve the Drumcree parade dispute and asked Christians to pray for peace.
Rights groups call for review of laws impacting free speech
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Blackburn Cathedral puts the Bible where it belongs
Blackburn Cathedral’s celebration of William Tyndale highlights the Bible’s central place in Anglican worship.
Christians take issue with 'one-sided' engagement over conversion therapy ban
LGBT groups have the ear of the Scottish government.
2,700 conversions recorded as Germany’s Free Evangelical Churches report renewed growth
Baptisms and conversions have risen across Germany’s Federation of Free Evangelical Churches, as new figures suggest congregational life has largely rebounded after the setbacks of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Franklin Graham preaches with warning from Sodom in Manchester
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More than 4,200 Christians killed in Nigeria this year - report
More than 4,200 Christians have been killed in Nigeria so far this year, according to a new report calling for stronger action to protect communities facing violence across the country’s Middle Belt.
Christians condemn sexual violence following UN report on Russia-Ukraine conflict
Most cases of sexual violence documented were against male prisoners of war.
Anglican bishop reminds world that Ebola is still gripping DRC
Ignorance and poverty have compounded the effects of Ebola.
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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‘We don’t want to lose the Holy Spirit as well as our skills’: What AI means for the Church
Christian Today speaks to Chris Goswami, founder of the AI Christian Partnership, about why the Church needs to engage with AI now, the opportunities for ministry and evangelism, and why questions about being human are increasingly important in an AI-driven world.
More than 4,200 Christians killed in Nigeria this year - report
More than 4,200 Christians have been killed in Nigeria so far this year, according to a new report calling for stronger action to protect communities facing violence across the country’s Middle Belt.
800 years on: Why St Francis of Assisi still captivates the world
4 October is St Francis’s Day, when Christians around the world remember the life and witness of Francis of Assisi. This year’s observance has particular significance, marking the 800th anniversary of his death. This is the story …
Franklin Graham preaches with warning from Sodom in Manchester
Franklin Graham used the biblical story of Lot’s flight from Sodom to urge thousands in Manchester on Saturday night to seek forgiveness through Christ and accept His gift of salvation.
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.
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.
Westminster Abbey plans memorial to JRR Tolkien
The memorial will go next to that of his friend CS Lewis.
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.
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”.
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.
Could the Church face a ‘silver uprising’?
Churches are being urged to take seriously the contributions of older members - or run the risk of facing a ‘silver uprising’ of discontent from seniors in their congregations.
Former priest Chris Brain convicted of rape as Church review set to begin
Former Church of England priest Chris Brain has been convicted of rape and four counts of indecent assault following a retrial.
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.
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.
Ukrainian churches appeal for aid in starving Oleshky
Russia and Ukraine have blamed each other for the crisis in Oleshky.
Scottish Parliament honours missionary who died in Auschwitz
MSPs said they hoped Haining's example would resonate with people at a time of rising hate crime and antisemitism.
Evangelicals welcome Spanish moves to redress pension 'injustice'
The issue centres on the treatment of evangelical ministers under and after Franco’s rule.
Wycliffe celebrates ‘remarkable moment’ as Bible translation advances at rapid pace
“The day is getting closer when everyone has access to God’s word in their own language, thanks to the amazing momentum in the work of Bible translation that has continued in the past 12 months,” Wycliffe Bible Translators has said.
Open letter urges Northern Ireland to reject conversion therapy ban
Conversion only seems to be a problem if it goes in one direction.
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.
