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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.

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.

Could smartphones be behind falling birth rates? Study suggests iPhone plays major role

The introduction of the iPhone may have contributed substantially to America's falling birth rate, suggesting smartphones changed social behaviour in ways that led to fewer pregnancies, researchers have argued.

'On the brink of death': Minister turns near-fatal illness into book of hope

"It is in pain that you really discover what you believe" - that's the hard-won lesson at the heart of a new book by Christian minister Cornel Romans following his own brush with death from serious illness.

New guidance published to help churches use AI wisely

New guidance has been launched to help Christian leaders navigate the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence.

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.

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.

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".

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.

Christian group casts doubt on Ofcom's online porn age checks

CARE did the unenviable task of spending a week checking pornographic websites.

Reintroducing rejected assisted suicide bill is a 'democratic outrage'

There have been at least 10 attempts to legalise assisted suicide since 2000.

When God changes our plans: trusting Him through disappointment

We may not understand every twist in the journey, but we can trust the Author.

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.

French evangelicals express ‘deep sadness’ after parliament approves assisted suicide law