counselling

Christians welcome decision to pause puberty blockers trial

The Christian Institute's Simon Calvert said the trial would reduce children to guinea pigs.

Headlines

Investigation launched into fire at west London church

Investigators are working to uncover the cause of a huge fire that tore through a derelict Methodist church in west London on Sunday night. 

Kings Hall Methodist Church

Bishop: 10 years on, concerns that led to Brexit have still not been addressed

It's not the first time North has spoken of the disconnect between the Church and the working classes.

Bishop Philip North

Culture change needed to reduce gargantuan abortion numbers, says peer

Many women have abortions due to feelings of inadequacy, rather than financial concerns.

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Spotlight

Between two cultures: an Afghan Christian in the Netherlands

Esther*, who was born in Afghanistan and raised in the Netherlands after her family fled the country when she was three, speaks to Christian Today about her journey of faith, life between two cultures, and her hopes and fears for Afghanistan’s future.

Amsterdam, Netherlands
World
Singapore
New research highlights global religious diversity trends

Singapore has been ranked the most religiously diverse country in the world.

Tehran, Iran
Christians being treated as 'scapegoats' in Iran, says report

Iran is currently ranked the 10th worst persecutor of Christians in the world.

Vatican
Vatican rules out joining Board of Peace

A bleak assessment of the Russia-Ukraine conflict was also given.

Maiduguri, Nigeria
Thousands of Christians return to churches in north-east Nigeria despite years of terror

The faithful are returning “in their thousands, not hundreds” despite more than a decade of brutal violence.

News
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Between two cultures: an Afghan Christian in the Netherlands

Esther*, who was born in Afghanistan and raised in the Netherlands after her family fled the country when she was three, speaks to Christian Today about her journey of faith, life between two cultures, and her hopes and fears for Afghanistan’s future.

people, power, communities, world, relationships, humanity, mankind, population
In an age of global turbulence, new report reframes power through a biblical lens

At a time of global instability, questions about who holds power and how they use it have become increasingly urgent.

counselling
Christians welcome decision to pause puberty blockers trial

The Christian Institute's Simon Calvert said the trial would reduce children to guinea pigs.

Jesus of Nazareth
The groundbreaking BBC series that brought Jesus to TV screens

Seventy years ago, in February 1956, the BBC aired the mini-series “Jesus of Nazareth”, which was the first filming of the life of Jesus to be created for television. This is the story …

Bishop of Lincoln, the Rt Rev Stephen Conway.
Bishop of Lincoln suspended and arrested

The Bishop of Lincoln, the Rt Rev Stephen Conway, has been suspended from ministry following a safeguarding complaint. 

Church of England General Synod
Spotlight on Bishops' ministry costs at General Synod shows dissatisfaction

The cost to the Church of England of its bishops came under the spotlight at the February 2026 General Synod, raising the spectre of a cull in the hierarchy.

Iran
Iran killed at least 19 Christians involved in anti-regime protests - watchdog

Iran’s security forces killed at least 19 Christians during a sweeping crackdown on anti-government protests, according to a monitoring group, which said the confirmed toll rose after two more Christian converts died from gunfire during demonstrations last month.

Sudan
Sudan authorities use bureaucracy to stop church rebuilding and worship

Authorities in Sudan are obstructing efforts by a church to rebuild and even to use their place of worship

Haghpat Monastery Church, Armenian Apostolic Church
Armenia’s Christian civilization is under existential threat - the UK must not stand idly by

The constellation of powers that produced the eradication of the Armenian Christian presence in Nagorno Karabakh now have their sights on the Republic of Armenia itself. 

Christians in Nigeria
Catholics demand greater action to prevent Nigeria violence

The Pope himself has taken note of the situation.

All Nations Christian College
All Nations Christian College to sell campus and move courses online

The college campus has connections with the 19th century abolitionist movement.

abortion
Christians mobilised to oppose extreme abortion law changes

Christians are being asked to urge peers to support amendments tabled by Baronesses Monckton and Stroud.

Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Armenia, The Armenian Apostolic Holy Church
Armenian Apostolic Church head barred from leaving the country

Church-State relations are at an all time low in Armenia.

children, child, childhood
Christians welcome NI decision to pull out of puberty blocker trial

Nesbitt initially indicated that the province would join the trial.

Ash Wednesday
What is the biblical basis of Ash Wednesday?

18 February 2026 is Ash Wednesday, which traditionally starts the season of Lent. This is the story …

Turkey
EU Parliament condemns expulsion of foreign Christians in Turkey

Turkey has said the EU is interfering in its internal affairs.

young Christians, worship, Bible study, Christian faith, Christianity
Bible Society stands by 'Quiet Revival' research

Questions about the study have been raised.

Bible study, Bible, faith
Lent for the weary: rethinking the season as rest, not religious hustle

Has Lent just become another self-improvement project with a spiritual label?

coffee, rest, break
Fewer Britons giving something up for Lent as cathedrals invite deeper reflection

The number of Britons giving something up for Lent has fallen sharply over the past decade, according to new research highlighting a significant shift in how the season is observed.

Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday from ancient tradition to modern practice

Each year, millions of Christians approach the altar to receive a small cross of ashes on their foreheads. But where did this tradition come from?