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EU Parliament passes resolution calling for protection of Christians in Syria

“This resolution marks an important step toward building international momentum to protect Christians and other religious minorities in Syria."

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John MacArthur, respected pastor who defied Covid lockdowns, dies at 86

John MacArthur, the California-based Bible teacher, pastor and author known for his polarizing theological stances and defiance of Covid-19 lockdowns, has died at 86. 

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Church of England approves multi-million pound abuse redress scheme

The comprehensive redress scheme was approved by its parliamentary body, the General Synod, after four years of debate and discussion.

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Priests demand probe after arson at ancient church in West Bank's last remaining Christian town

Priests in the last remaining Christian town in the West Bank have called for an "immediate and transparent investigation" following a series of alleged attacks by Jewish settlers in Taybeh.

Church of St George, Taybeh
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A former Concorde captain's journey through flight and faith 

Christian Today speaks to Brian Walpole OBE to hear more about his remarkable career as a captain of Concorde and meeting God at 60,000 feet in the air. 

Brian Walpole
Lansdowne Church baptisms on Bournemouth Beach.

Hundreds gather for mass baptism at Bournemouth Beach during heatwave

At the weekend, amid a prolonged heatwave, 92 people were baptised in the sea beside Boscombe Pier in Bournemouth during a public ceremony attended by hundreds of people.

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The most dangerous book in the world

The Bible is powerful. That is why it is feared by regimes who want all power to rest solely with them.

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Church of England approves £1.6 billion funding package for next three years

The Church of England's parliamentary body has approved a spending package for the next three years to the tune of £1.6 billion. 

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Priests demand probe after arson at ancient church in West Bank's last remaining Christian town

Priests in the last remaining Christian town in the West Bank have called for an "immediate and transparent investigation" following a series of alleged attacks by Jewish settlers in Taybeh.

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Pentecostal Church demolished by Sudanese forces

It's not the first time a church has been targeted in Sudan

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Christians face 'increasingly perilous existence' in Syria; church bombing serves as 'brutal reminder'

The bombing at the Mar Elias Church in Damascus, Syria, last month that killed over two dozen people is an indication that Syria's Islamist-led authorities under President Ahmad al‑Sharaa are enabling radicalism that threatens the existence of Syria's Christian community, experts warn. 

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Holy Land Christians need support of global Church, says Archbishop of Jerusalem

"We need the wider body of Christ to help us to be the church in brutal and damaging times.”

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John MacArthur, respected pastor who defied Covid lockdowns, dies at 86

John MacArthur, the California-based Bible teacher, pastor and author known for his polarizing theological stances and defiance of Covid-19 lockdowns, has died at 86. 

Lansdowne Church baptisms on Bournemouth Beach.
Hundreds gather for mass baptism at Bournemouth Beach during heatwave

At the weekend, amid a prolonged heatwave, 92 people were baptised in the sea beside Boscombe Pier in Bournemouth during a public ceremony attended by hundreds of people.

Church of St George, Taybeh
Priests demand probe after arson at ancient church in West Bank's last remaining Christian town

Priests in the last remaining Christian town in the West Bank have called for an "immediate and transparent investigation" following a series of alleged attacks by Jewish settlers in Taybeh.

St Pauls Cathedral
'Being Church in a time of conflict' - Church of England confronts global threats

Members of the Church of England’s General Synod arrived in York yesterday for five days of deliberation and discussion.  

Brian Walpole
A former Concorde captain's journey through flight and faith 

Christian Today speaks to Brian Walpole OBE to hear more about his remarkable career as a captain of Concorde and meeting God at 60,000 feet in the air. 

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7 simple ways to stay close to God when you're on holiday

Here are 7 simple, meaningful ways to stay connected to God - no matter where you are.

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Church calls for reform of tax and spend regime

The document takes issue with Britain’s current “individualised” form of taxation, saying this this puts single-earner families “at a significant disadvantage”.

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Four CofE dioceses to receive £30m to spread the gospel

More than half of the funds (£17.8 million) are going to the Diocese of Birmingham.

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Disability cuts and assisted suicide would be a perfect storm

Many disabled people need to fight tooth and nail for the support that enables them to live. In the context of an assisted suicide law, hopeless and worn-down citizens who lack the support and solidarity they deserve may resign themselves to death.

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Low birth rate and soaring abortions are a sign of 'cultural rot', says pro-life group

In some parts of the country, nearly half of pregnancies end in abortion

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Police investigating more Church in Wales clergy over historic sex offences

Concerns were raised and apparently nothing was done.

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Pills by post fuels 'heartbreaking' rise in abortions

Things are likely to get worse well before they get better.

Church of Saints Peter and Paul and Saint Philomena, New Brighton, Wirral
Nationwide study reveals strong public support for preserving historic churches

A major new study by Historic England has revealed that communities across the country place significantly higher value on historic churches than on their modern counterparts—regardless of religious affiliation or church attendance.

Europe
EU takes aim at 'extremist' anti-LGBT Christians

The EU is becoming increasingly anti-Christian

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Labour’s first year: looking back, praying forward 

As we take stock of the first year of this Labour administration, let’s commit to praying for good government.

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The example of Jimmy Swaggart

The Church in the West has already had enough scandals this century. We don’t need any more.