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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Festival celebrates Anglesey pilgrimage route
The pilgrimage route pays homage to two sixth century saints who lived and worshipped on the island of Anglesey.
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.
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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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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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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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.
New attempt to revive assisted suicide bill faces opposition
Fresh attempts to make assisted suicide legal have been met with disappointment by opponents.
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.
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.
Bishops protest Israeli arrest of another Palestinian Christian
An Evangelical Lutheran has been accused of "promoting terrorist activities".
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Charity Commission opens case into Essex church
Stephen Clayden has rejected any claims that his church is bigoted.
Lebanese Christians on the brink as peace deal agreed
The Christian population of the Middle East has drastically declined due to ongoing conflict.
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.