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Young people are turning to AI more than pastors with their spiritual questions

A growing number of Christians in their 20s and 30s are bringing their questions about Scripture, spiritual struggles, and life decisions to generative AI before they bring them to a pastor or church elder.

Päivi Räsänen takes battle over ‘hate speech’ to European Court of Human Rights

Finnish Member of Parliament Päivi Räsänen has officially filed her appeal against a hate speech conviction with the European Court of Human Rights.

Retired bishop forcibly disappeared in Nicaragua

The current whereabouts of the bishop remains unclear

Appeal for aid as DRC Ebola death toll reaches 1,000

Misinformation and lack of awareness have added to the challenges of tackling the disease.

Pakistani court to review case of abducted Christian girl

Hundreds of Christian and Hindu girls are abducted every year, possibly more.

Is politics driving Gen Z away from church? New study raises questions

A new study has found that the close association between Christianity and US President Donald Trump has become a barrier to church attendance for many young adults, including a significant number who identify as Christians.

UN report finds many young people want to get married but find it hard to do so

Money and housing are the main barriers to marriage and children.

Church elder and worship leader among dead in fresh wave of attacks in eastern DRC

A church elder and a worship leader were among six people killed in an attack on a rural Christian community in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Erling Haaland buys historic Christian manuscript, donates it to local library

Haaland bought the manuscript together with his father, who was also a professional footballer in his day.

Iraqi PM asks Christians to return following mass exodus

Does he really want them back or is it a move to impress Donald Trump?

Evangelical leaders sue to overturn religious symbol ban in Switzerland

Three evangelical leaders have filed a lawsuit challenging a recent constitutional amendment in Switzerland that bans lawmakers in the Canton of Geneva from wearing visible religious symbols, the Swiss Evangelical Alliance announced on Monday.

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.

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.