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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.

Gloucester churches come together to bless River Avon amid pollution concerns

It is part of a broader campaign against river pollution as concerns remain about the amount of untreated sewage in the Avon.

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.

Iranian-born bishop stands in solidarity with Britain's Jews

2025 had the second highest number of antisemitic incidents on record.

Bishops protest Israeli arrest of another Palestinian Christian

An Evangelical Lutheran has been accused of "promoting terrorist activities".

Mothers’ Union celebrates 150 years of global ministry at St Paul’s Cathedral

More than 1,500 members of Mothers’ Union gathered at St Paul’s Cathedral on the evening of June 10 to celebrate the organisation’s 150th anniversary, marking a milestone in the history of one of the Anglican Communion’s largest lay movements.

Systemic anti-Christian violence laid bare at public hearing in India

Bishops, cardinals and archbishops were accused of not standing with ordinary Christians suffering violence in their communities.

Optimism, pessimism and the third way

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reviews Rabbi Marc Angel of New York's new book, ‘Loving Truth and Peace.’

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.

Bill to enforce accurate abortion complications data introduced

The bill seeks to address the potential underreporting of abortion complications by abortion providers.

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.

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.