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Delivering the Gospel of Jesus through music
Christian Today spoke with Lindz West from LZ7 to hear more about a new album in the works, his thoughts on the evolution of gospel music over the last two decades, and how his music is impacting young people.

Cricket and Christianity fight for the Ashes
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has deleted a social media post and apologised for any potential offence after joking that the Pope “loves the Ashes”.

The call to forgive others: a reflection for Lent
With Lent underway, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the importance of forgiving others.

What Ramadan means for Muslims and how we can pray for them
An Iranian Christian has given her insights into the meaning of Ramadan for Muslims and has shared three prayer topics for Christians to consider during the Islamic holy month.

Bishop and Traitors star front Tearfund's International Women's Day campaign
Admired women in the Church are heading up Tearfund's new campaign for International Women's Day.

Finding female voices in the Scriptures
On 8 March we mark International Women’s Day. It is not well known that there are parts of the Bible from a female perspective, and that some parts were composed by women. This is the story …

Lessons from great women of faith
This International Women’s Day, I'm celebrating Ruth and Mary of Bethany, two of my favourite women in the Bible.

Why it can be so hard to be a woman in the world’s poorest communities
International Women's Day is a day for not only celebrating the achievements of women but a chance to strive for gender equality.

Who was Huldah in the Bible and why is she important?
In the Old Testament we can read the account of the female prophet, teacher, and leader Huldah who played a key role in Jewish history. This is the story ...

Christians in the West Bank facing more difficulties since ceasefire agreed
Local sources in the West Bank have claimed that since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began six weeks ago, Christians in the area have faced increasing difficulties, mainly due to increased security and travel restrictions.

The two-way blessing of twinning: a partnership of giving and receiving between Scottish and Malawian churches
This year, plans include launching a school feeding programme, planting banana and mango trees, supplying 10 corrugated iron roofs, diversifying crops, and repairing the school borehole and rainwater drainage system.

Scottish church charity's innovative rock climbing scheme helps addicts recover
A Christian charity in Scotland is helping addicts to recover and reintegrate into the community with the help of an innovative rock-climbing scheme.

Pro-trans union boss removed from tribunal panel hearing case of sacked Christian teacher
The former head of trade union UNISON, Chris Tansley, has been removed from the Tribunal bench in the case of 'Hannah', a Christian primary school teacher who was dismissed for raising concerns about a child in her class who was being “socially transitioned”.

WWII Biopic Bonhoeffer released in the UK and Ireland
Bonhoeffer, the historical thriller is gearing up for its highly anticipated release across the UK and Ireland this Friday, March 7.

Ukraine peace 'decisive' for Europe, say bishops
Catholic bishops in Europe have issued a strong statement reaffirming their unwavering support for Ukraine and its people as the Russian-Ukraine war enters a new phase of “geopolitical complexity and uncertainty".

Retired scientist on trial for offering help in abortion clinic buffer zone
A retired medical scientist is standing trial this week for offering assistance to women within an abortion clinic buffer zone.