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Christians condemn sexual violence following UN report on Russia-Ukraine conflict
Most cases of sexual violence documented were against male prisoners of war.

Peterborough Cathedral opens exhibition on Mary, Queen of Scots
Peterborough has opened a new exhibition on Mary, Queen of Scots, that will remain in place until 15 November.

From Tyndale to today: The enduring hunger for the Bible
As Christians mark the 500th anniversary of William Tyndale’s English New Testament, EEM President Dirk Smith speaks to Christian Today about the reformer’s enduring legacy and the struggle to keep up with the present-day demand for Bibles around the world.

Lessons from Old Testament figures: Jonathan
As we continue our series exploring the lives of Old Testament figures, we turn to Jonathan - a prince and warrior whose remarkable faith, courage and sacrificial friendship reveal what it means to put God’s purposes above our own.

New resource launched to bring evangelism and social action together
Christian charity Jubilee+ is launching a new resource designed to help churches connect their work tackling poverty with sharing the Christian faith.

500 million Christians worldwide face Bible access restrictions, report finds
At the same time, more than 125 million Christians want a Bible but do not have one, according to the 2026 Bible Access List.

KC warns Northern Ireland conversion therapy bill has a 'sting in the tail'
The proposed law could even criminalise attempts to suppress expressions of heterosexuality.

Disabled baby euthanized in the Netherlands
Doctors in the Netherlands euthanized a severely disabled one-year-old child, the first case reported by Dutch authorities under rules introduced in 2024 that allow ending the lives of seriously ill children between the ages of one and 12.

400% increase in euthanasia deaths in Australian state of Victoria
Right To Life UK said the surge in numbers showed why UK MPs were right to reject assisted suicide.

Ukrainian churches appeal for aid in starving Oleshky
Russia and Ukraine have blamed each other for the crisis in Oleshky.

Westminster Abbey plans memorial to JRR Tolkien
The memorial will go next to that of his friend CS Lewis.

Scottish Parliament honours missionary who died in Auschwitz
MSPs said they hoped Haining's example would resonate with people at a time of rising hate crime and antisemitism.

Evangelicals welcome Spanish moves to redress pension 'injustice'
The issue centres on the treatment of evangelical ministers under and after Franco’s rule.

Could the Church face a ‘silver uprising’?
Churches are being urged to take seriously the contributions of older members - or run the risk of facing a ‘silver uprising’ of discontent from seniors in their congregations.

Active faith linked to happier marriages and lower divorce rates, study finds
People who regularly attend church are more likely to report happy marriages, according to a new report examining the relationship between faith and family life.

Indian churches fearing anti-conversion laws tell non-Christians: enter at your own risk
Churches in Dhamtari, a town in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, have put up notices warning non-Christians that they enter at their own risk, weeks after a law against religious conversion came into force in the state.