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Process for choosing next Archbishop of Canterbury scrutinised
Process for choosing next Archbishop of Canterbury scrutinised

A member of the Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) has raised concerns about the process of appointing the next Archbishop of Canterbury.

Muslim authorities close Christian schools for Ramadan
Muslim authorities close Christian schools for Ramadan

Christian schools in northern Nigeria have been shut down for Ramadan by order of the regional governors.

Delivering the Gospel of Jesus through music 
Delivering the Gospel of Jesus through music 

Christian Today spoke with Lindz West from LZ7 to hear more about a new album in the works, his thoughts on the evolution of gospel music over the last two decades, and how his music is impacting young people.

Cricket and Christianity fight for the Ashes
Cricket and Christianity fight for the Ashes

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has deleted a social media post and apologised for any potential offence after joking that the Pope “loves the Ashes”.

The call to forgive others: a reflection for Lent
The call to forgive others: a reflection for Lent

With Lent underway, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the importance of forgiving others.

What Ramadan means for Muslims and how we can pray for them
What Ramadan means for Muslims and how we can pray for them

An Iranian Christian has given her insights into the meaning of Ramadan for Muslims and has shared three prayer topics for Christians to consider during the Islamic holy month.

Bishop and Traitors star front Tearfund's International Women's Day campaign
Bishop and Traitors star front Tearfund's International Women's Day campaign

Admired women in the Church are heading up Tearfund's new campaign for International Women's Day.

Finding female voices in the Scriptures
Finding female voices in the Scriptures

On 8 March we mark International Women’s Day. It is not well known that there are parts of the Bible from a female perspective, and that some parts were composed by women. This is the story …

Why it can be so hard to be a woman in the world’s poorest communities
Why it can be so hard to be a woman in the world’s poorest communities

International Women's Day is a day for not only celebrating the achievements of women but a chance to strive for gender equality. 

Lessons from great women of faith
Lessons from great women of faith

This International Women’s Day, I'm celebrating Ruth and Mary of Bethany, two of my favourite women in the Bible.

Who was Huldah in the Bible and why is she important?
Who was Huldah in the Bible and why is she important?

In the Old Testament we can read the account of the female prophet, teacher, and leader Huldah who  played a key role in Jewish history. This is the story ...

Christians in the West Bank facing more difficulties since ceasefire agreed
Christians in the West Bank facing more difficulties since ceasefire agreed

Local sources in the West Bank have claimed that since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began six weeks ago, Christians in the area have faced increasing difficulties, mainly due to increased security and travel restrictions.

The two-way blessing of twinning: a partnership of giving and receiving between Scottish and Malawian churches
The two-way blessing of twinning: a partnership of giving and receiving between Scottish and Malawian churches

This year, plans include launching a school feeding programme, planting banana and mango trees, supplying 10 corrugated iron roofs, diversifying crops, and repairing the school borehole and rainwater drainage system.

Scottish church charity's innovative rock climbing scheme helps addicts recover
Scottish church charity's innovative rock climbing scheme helps addicts recover

A Christian charity in Scotland is helping addicts to recover and reintegrate into the community with the help of an innovative rock-climbing scheme. 

Pro-trans union boss removed from tribunal panel hearing case of sacked Christian teacher
Pro-trans union boss removed from tribunal panel hearing case of sacked Christian teacher

The former head of trade union UNISON, Chris Tansley, has been removed from the Tribunal bench in the case of 'Hannah', a Christian primary school teacher who was dismissed for raising concerns about a child in her class who was being “socially transitioned”.

WWII Biopic Bonhoeffer released in the UK and Ireland
WWII Biopic Bonhoeffer released in the UK and Ireland

Bonhoeffer, the historical thriller is gearing up for its highly anticipated release across the UK and Ireland this Friday, March 7.