Christian group seeks 'commitment' from Andy Burnham to tackle poverty
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) has called upon incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham to make a “commitment” to tackling poverty.
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Iraqi PM asks Christians to return following mass exodus
Does he really want them back or is it a move to impress Donald Trump?
Amnesty International is 'anti-Christian'
While a range of Christian groups were denounced as "anti-rights", not a single Muslim group was.
Erling Haaland buys historic Christian manuscript, donates it to local library
Haaland bought the manuscript together with his father, who was also a professional footballer in his day.
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Evangelical leaders sue to overturn religious symbol ban in Switzerland
Three evangelical leaders have filed a lawsuit challenging a recent constitutional amendment in Switzerland that bans lawmakers in the Canton of Geneva from wearing visible religious symbols, the Swiss Evangelical Alliance announced on Monday.
Ann Widdecombe was hit multiple times with a hammer, court hears
Former MP Ann Widdecombe was struck 21 times on the head with a hammer as she ate lunch, prosecutors told a London court on Tuesday.
Why integrity matters: Lessons from William Wilberforce
Christian Today spoke with Holy Trinity Clapham Rector, Rev Jago Wynne, to hear his thoughts on what integrity looks like from a biblical perspective and why he looks to William Wilberforce for inspiration.
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French evangelicals express ‘deep sadness’ after parliament approves assisted suicide law
France’s leading evangelical body has expressed “deep sadness” after the country’s parliament approved legislation legalising assisted suicide.
US passes bill to halt Nigeria aid over violence against Christians
An effort to withhold 100 per cent of United States aid to Nigeria until the Nigerian government takes effective steps "to prevent and respond to violence in the country" has passed the US House of Representatives.
Court orders Saeed Abedini to return 5-year-old daughter to mother in Turkey
A federal court in Virginia has ordered Saeed Abedini, who garnered headlines in the 2010s when he was imprisoned for his faith in Iran, to return his 5-year-old daughter to her mother in Turkey.
Clergy serving among the ruins of Venezuela
Clergy are doing their best to console survivors, while dealing with their own loss and trauma.
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Church of England moving forward with slavery reparations fund despite legal challenge
The Church of England is moving ahead with controversial plans to launch a £100m fund aimed at addressing historic links to slavery, although progress has been slowed by a legal challenge.
Church of England engagement with pro-Palestine document will add to rising antisemitism, says Bishop of Blackburn
Bishop Philip North said that the vote in General Synod to "hear" the Kairos II document was "deeply unwise" and would only make it harder for the Church of England to have good interfaith relations.
How a partnership between African churches is helping communities see again
For millions of adults in low-income and rural areas, poor vision affects everything from earning a living to reading Scripture. Christian Today spoke with Rev Irene Akuku and Julius Mujuni about why churches have become key partners in expanding access to vision care in Uganda.
17,000 sign petition in support of sacked pro-life teacher Sarah Morse
“If a teacher can lose their job simply for answering a pupil's question according to their conscience, then every teacher of faith receives the same message: Hide your beliefs - or risk losing your career," says SPUC, which is supporting the teacher.
Reintroducing rejected assisted suicide bill is a 'democratic outrage'
There have been at least 10 attempts to legalise assisted suicide since 2000.
Calls for diversity of opinion to be respected after Ann Widdecombe's death
Peers called for greater tolerance and respect for differing opinions during tributes to Ann Widdecombe in the House of Lords this week.
Independent review finds Church of England safeguarding response re-traumatised abuse survivor
An independent review has concluded that the Church of England repeatedly failed a survivor of alleged sexual and spiritual abuse by clergy, finding that both its initial response to her disclosures in 2001 and a later national safeguarding investigation left her "further traumatised".
Global persecution report raises concerns about erosion of religious freedom in the West
The report looks at over 20 countries but also includes a section on “hindrances to religious freedom in the West”.
Christian group casts doubt on Ofcom's online porn age checks
CARE did the unenviable task of spending a week checking pornographic websites.
Christians launch declaration challenging pro-Palestinian document after Church of England vote
The Kairos II document, that the Church of England voted to "hear" and engage with, has been described by critics as "thoroughly dishonest and acerbic".
Arrests of children for sexual offences reach record levels
Police figures have shown that children are being arrested in record numbers for sexual offences.
Conversion therapy ban would privilege 'one contested therapeutic philosophy'
A ban could mean those who want help, would struggle to find it.
When God changes our plans: trusting Him through disappointment
We may not understand every twist in the journey, but we can trust the Author.
Imprisoned executive who inspired Matt Damon movie credits God with turning his life around
Mark Whitacre, who was portrayed by Matt Damon in a movie about his life, said, "God took my life from ashes to beauty".
Historic churches at risk as report calls for overhaul of heritage funding and planning
Churches face “unsustainable” financial and practical pressures unless the government strengthens support for the UK’s historic places of worship, MPs have warned in a major report calling for a new approach to protecting the nation’s built heritage.
France votes to legalise assisted suicide
France's National Assembly has given final approval to a landmark law to legalise assisted suicide.