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UK Christians unite for nine days of prayer as National Week of Prayer enters third year

Bear Grylls is encouraging people to take a moment to pray.

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Proposed SNP conversion therapy ban could 'weaken trust' within the home

Parents and pastors may be required by law to affirm only one view.

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Christian faith seen as ‘significantly more relevant’ to young people than church, new report finds

The Christian faith is perceived as “significantly more relevant to children” and young people than the church itself, according to new research which calls on churches to rethink how they engage the next generation.

young people, young person, teenager, student, Gen Z

Humza Yousaf says Kate Forbes alienated minorities and offended parents

Forbes has described the campaign as a moral victory.

Kate Forbes
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When ‘my truth’ replaces the truth

We live in changing times, where feelings about how we “identify” now hold more authority than facts.

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Police deployed to contain violence in Suqaylabiyah.
Syrian Christian town attacked for second time by Muslim mob

A Muslim mob has once again attacked the Christian majority town of Suqaylabiyah in Syria.

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Televangelist Jim Bakker dies at 86

Jim Bakker, the controversial televangelist who once owned one of the most popular theme parks in the United States but later went to prison for his financial misconduct, has died at age 86.

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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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Christian pro-life volunteer denies five fresh charges in abortion buffer zone case

A Christian charity volunteer has pleaded not guilty to five charges of breaching an abortion clinic buffer zone in Birmingham, as her lawyers challenge whether the prosecution should proceed.

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Christian faith seen as ‘significantly more relevant’ to young people than church, new report finds

The Christian faith is perceived as “significantly more relevant to children” and young people than the church itself, according to new research which calls on churches to rethink how they engage the next generation.

Bear Grylls
UK Christians unite for nine days of prayer as National Week of Prayer enters third year

Christians from different denominations and traditions across the UK are coming together for nine days of collective prayer this October, as the National Week of Prayer (NWoP) returns for its third consecutive year.

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Scottish Greens' call for total decriminalisation of abortion denounced

The Greens have called upon the SNP government to move forward with the recommendations of the Scottish Abortion Law Reform Expert Group.

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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.

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Christians take issue with 'one-sided' engagement over conversion therapy ban

LGBT groups have the ear of the Scottish government.

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Scottish cathedral to charge non-Scottish visitors £12 entrance fee for first time

The Church of Scotland is struggling to hold on to its historic buildings.

Bishop John Keenan
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.

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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.

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Rights groups call for review of laws impacting free speech

The government supports your right to agree with it.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Archbishop Eamon Martin, Catholic Archbishop of Armagh, and Archbishop John McDowell, Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh.
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. 

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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 …

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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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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.

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Anglican bishop reminds world that Ebola is still gripping DRC

Ignorance and poverty have compounded the effects of Ebola.

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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.