Christians welcome decision to pause puberty blockers trial
The Christian Institute's Simon Calvert said the trial would reduce children to guinea pigs.
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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.
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.
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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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.
Zia Yusuf says Reform would protect the UK's Christian heritage
Reform's home affairs spokesman, Zia Yusuf, has said his party will protect Britain’s Christian heritage if it is voted into power at the next general election.
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.
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New research highlights global religious diversity trends
Singapore has been ranked the most religiously diverse country in the world.
Christians being treated as 'scapegoats' in Iran, says report
Iran is currently ranked the 10th worst persecutor of Christians in the world.
Vatican rules out joining Board of Peace
A bleak assessment of the Russia-Ukraine conflict was also given.
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.
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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.
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.
Christians welcome decision to pause puberty blockers trial
The Christian Institute's Simon Calvert said the trial would reduce children to guinea pigs.
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 suspended and arrested
The Bishop of Lincoln, the Rt Rev Stephen Conway, has been suspended from ministry following a safeguarding complaint.
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 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 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
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.
Catholics demand greater action to prevent Nigeria violence
The Pope himself has taken note of the situation.
All Nations Christian College to sell campus and move courses online
The college campus has connections with the 19th century abolitionist movement.
Christians mobilised to oppose extreme abortion law changes
Christians are being asked to urge peers to support amendments tabled by Baronesses Monckton and Stroud.
Armenian Apostolic Church head barred from leaving the country
Church-State relations are at an all time low in Armenia.
Christians welcome NI decision to pull out of puberty blocker trial
Nesbitt initially indicated that the province would join the trial.
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 …
EU Parliament condemns expulsion of foreign Christians in Turkey
Turkey has said the EU is interfering in its internal affairs.
Bible Society stands by 'Quiet Revival' research
Questions about the study have been raised.
Lent for the weary: rethinking the season as rest, not religious hustle
Has Lent just become another self-improvement project with a spiritual label?
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 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?