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“Men and abortion is an area that is even more silenced than many of the other areas connected with women and abortion, which are silenced," says bioethicist Dr Anthony McCarthy.

The Oxford professor shared fears of a “colossal power grab” as AI continues to evolve.

When we abandon God and his Word – and base justice on identitarian politics - we end up with the madness we are seeing in the UK today.

It is a frequent feature of Christian history that believers seek to understand their contemporary world by drawing parallels with biblical history. This can lead to some very ‘creative’ (and selective) interactions with the Bible; usually with Old Testament events. One remarkable example led to the creation of the figure of (King) Arthur. 

The UK Supreme Court has granted permission for a group of independent Christian schools, parents and pupils to appeal against the government’s decision to impose VAT on private school fees.

North Yorkshire Police have reached a confidential settlement with a former police community support officer (PCSO) who claimed he was discriminated against and forced out after raising questions about Islam during mandatory diversity training.

A historic Lancashire church has secured £250,000 in funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to carry out urgent repairs that will safeguard one of Oswaldtwistle's oldest buildings.

Bethel Church has announced a sweeping review of its leadership culture, saying that some areas require "attention and reform".

Ancient tombs, forgotten churches and a remarkably preserved image of Jesus are transforming historians' understanding of Christianity's formative centuries.

The Strait of Hormuz was also a passage for large quantities of agricultural fertiliser.

When water is limited, washing one's hands becomes a sacrifice.

Rainbow flags are out, the Lord's Prayer is in.

A prominent Christian exorcist has been removed from his role by the Archdiocese of Washington after suggesting that many reported UFO sightings could be linked to demonic activity.

Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster and the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Rowan Williams, discuss the poetry of Robert Browning. 

The arrogance of left-wing activist clergy in the Church of England is unfortunately on full display in the row over ‘trans inclusive’ toilets at Sunderland Minster.

The significant rise in funding was attributed partly to support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Churches have a task on their hands to raise standards of theological literacy in their congregations amid growing Christian nationalism, while at the same time listening to and engaging with the concerns of people in their flock. 

The Church has a wonderful message of hope to share with young people increasingly feeling a sense of nihilism and hopelessness at the state of the world, writes Tim Farron.

Tributes have been paid to Dale Rhoton, one of the co-founders of international mission organisation Operation Mobilisation (OM), after his death at the age of 88.

Suicide is always a tragedy that should be resisted, the CMF suggested.

Parents who actively practise and discuss their faith at home are significantly more likely to see their children remain committed Christians into adulthood, according to a major new study.

Archbishop Sarah Mullally joined the Pope in raising concerns about AI.

Users voted to eliminate one half of a map until only one location remained.

The Archbishop of Armagh has appealed for peace after a "brutal" knife attack in Belfast on Tuesday. 

A poll of over 10,000 people has suggested limited public support for reviving the failed Kim Leadbeater bill to legalise assisted suicide.

Anti-Christian incidents across Europe rose sharply in May, with new figures showing the highest monthly number of arson-related attacks recorded so far this year.

It is part of a broader campaign against river pollution as concerns remain about the amount of untreated sewage in the Avon.

Christian Today speaks to author and Anglican priest Tish Harrison Warren about growth in desert seasons and why the Church shouldn’t treat all spiritual weariness as a problem to fix.

2025 had the second highest number of antisemitic incidents on record.

An Evangelical Lutheran has been accused of "promoting terrorist activities".

More than 1,500 members of Mothers’ Union gathered at St Paul’s Cathedral on the evening of June 10 to celebrate the organisation’s 150th anniversary, marking a milestone in the history of one of the Anglican Communion’s largest lay movements.

Bishops, cardinals and archbishops were accused of not standing with ordinary Christians suffering violence in their communities.

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reviews Rabbi Marc Angel of New York's new book, ‘Loving Truth and Peace.’

Campaigners have welcomed the decision of South Wales Police to drop a policy requiring officers to record "hostility" towards Muslims.

The bill seeks to address the potential underreporting of abortion complications by abortion providers.

Half of the current Premier League teams hold Bible studies or prayer meetings, according to a study by Christians in Sport.

Ian Proud suffered from PTSD for many years after working in the aftermath of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami and his faith journey was a massive part of that recovery process. Still affected by the experience over two decades later, he decided to channel all of his emotions into a new novel, Searching.

The government says its plans will "protect women and meet the needs of modern relationships".

Stephen Clayden has rejected any claims that his church is bigoted.

Over 40 people died in the attack during a Pentecost Sunday service in 2022.

Belfast churches are praying for their city and the nation after another night of unrest following a brutal knife attack. 

Let's pray that in a world of conflict and division the World Cup may bring joy to many this summer. 

As Christians, our understanding of pride is shaped not primarily by culture, but by Scripture.

Unite for Education founder, Niel Deepnarain, said Christians must be willing to engage publicly with educational issues rather than remain silent.

Many people have already left the Church in Wales over its stance on same-sex relationships, an evangelical leader has said.

Fresh attempts to make assisted suicide legal have been met with disappointment by opponents. 

Kyiv’s historic Dormition Cathedral, part of the UNESCO-listed Pechersk Lavra monastery complex, caught fire overnight after a wave of Russian missile and drone strikes on the Ukrainian capital.

The Christian population of the Middle East has drastically declined due to ongoing conflict.

As Men’s Health Week reminds us of the challenges many men face, perhaps there is no better time to look again at Jesus Christ. In Him we find not only a model for manhood, but the way to life itself.

Social media is too dangerous for children, but puberty blockers are not?

The number of countries experiencing high levels of religion-related social hostility increased significantly in 2023.

While the number of people unaccounted for in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur has fallen from 20 to two, with four of the six bodies recovered identified this week, retaliatory attacks continue following a cycle of abductions between Kuki-Zo and Naga groups, both predominantly Christian communities.

Christian Nigerian schoolgirl Leah Sharibu was abducted eight years ago by Islamic extremists. Unlike most of the classmates she was abducted with, she has never been freed.

A ministry seeking to bring Christianity to the people of Iran has developed an AI tool to answer common questions about the faith.

Disclosure Day asks some of the right questions and hints at all of the wrong answers, writes David Robertson.

The petition references the case of Luke Salmons who said that officers were made to chant "Islam is a religion of peace" at one police training session.

Christian leaders across Africa have called for a full investigation into the killing of a Mozambican bishop who was shot dead at his residence.

For the first time in his life Abubakarr could wear shoes.

Black Church leaders in the UK have expressed "deep concern and sadness" over recent riots and unrest in parts of the country. 

Churches could help young people build an offline community if the social media ban comes into effect.

An Essex-based art gallery owner has offered to loan some of his impressive collection to St Davids Cathedral as part of an attempt to save the historic building from financial ruin.

If we want to get out the good news about what we’re doing, local newspapers are a good place to start.

DIY abortions now account for over a quarter of all abortions in the US.

The proportion of Americans who believe their country would benefit if more people were religious has declined since 2013.

Chhattisgarh has allegedly banned house churches to promote "cultural harmony".

Leah, who was 14 when she was kidnapped, could have been released if she renounced her faith but she refused.

The Church of England has apologised for its role in adoption practices involving unmarried women and girls during the post-War period, with the Archbishop of Canterbury acknowledging the "pain, trauma and stigma experienced - and still carried - by many people". 

Labour MP Lauren Edwards has reintroduced the bill and has suggested the Parliament Act could be used to force the measure through.

The pilgrimage route pays homage to two sixth century saints who lived and worshipped on the island of Anglesey.

“As His followers, our calling is not merely to defend positions, win arguments, or secure victories in cultural debates. Our calling is to follow Him," said prayer movement leader Jonathan Oloyede.

They have also called for more research to better understand the factors behind high rates of abortions in the first 12 years.

Labour is deeply divided over assisted suicide.

"This is a time to lament the state of our politics and its impact on the nation," says the UK Evangelical Alliance.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, has met with Layan Nasir, a 26-year-old Palestinian Christian recently released from prison, during her pilgrimage to the Holy Land. 

A Christian artist who was removed from her own exhibition after expressing opposition to childhood gender transition has reached a legal settlement with Watford Borough Council. 

What is emerging across Britain is not a wholesale return to pre-Christian religion. Nor is it evidence that large numbers of people are abandoning Christianity in favour of Wicca or Paganism. The reality is both less dramatic and more revealing.

Dr Kenisha Jackson shares her insights into raising emotionally healthy children. 

Dear reader, this Father’s Day, let us thank God for fathers who have faithfully taught their children to know Him.

Britain’s long secular moment may be beginning to shift.

Whether you're searching for a last-minute gift, avoiding the day entirely, or somewhere in between, this day offers a meaningful moment to reflect on the love of our Heavenly Father.

‘Pilgrimage,’ the TV series that brings together a group of celebrities and invites them to walk together to a religious site, has won a Special Award for its contribution to encouraging understanding between different faiths and outlooks.

John Healey’s resignation exposes difficult questions about Britain’s security - and invites Christians to reflect on defence, justice, and where true hope is found.

Amid the goals, trophies and celebrations, some players are using football’s biggest stage to point beyond themselves and give glory to God. 

A new study concludes that marriage strengthens family stability, challenging long-standing assertions that it is the same as cohabitation.

Neither Russia nor Ukraine appear willing to budge on the issue of territory.

As football fans around the world turn their attention to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Christian charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is drawing attention to a different reality facing millions of people in several of the competing nations: restrictions on religious freedom.

Every year thousands are killed in Nigeria.

CSW is urging the new Colombian President to reinstate special protection measures for religious leaders

Conservative author and commentator Eric Metaxas speaks to Christian Today about why questions of faith are returning to public life and - and why they are key to the restoration of the West. 

Esteemed theologian Os Guinness closed out the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) conference in London last night with a call to the West to return to its biblical foundations. 

Scotland's former Deputy First Minister and devout Christian, Kate Forbes, has no regrets about putting her faith before her career.

The Makin Review led to the resignation of Justin Welby as Archbishop of Canterbury.

Surrogacy has expanded globally thanks to legal loopholes.

The Professional Standards Authority has rejected an application for accreditation by the International Foundation for Therapeutic and Counselling Choice.

If day one of the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) conference focused on the deconstruction of Western civilization, day two turned to the equally challenging question: what will it take to rebuild it? 

Thousands of people have gathered from around the world in London this week, united by a common concern around existential threats to the West and a sense of urgency to reverse the course of decline. 

Finnish Christian MP Päivi Räsänen had warned Canadians against weakening free speech protections.

The Evangelical Alliance has encouraged Christians across the UK to engage more confidently with Islam, warning against both fear and indifference while highlighting growing opportunities to share the gospel with Muslim neighbours, colleagues and communities.

The treatment of Christians in Israel is coming under greater scrutiny.

Social media is too dangerous for children, but puberty blockers are not?

Whether people realise it or not, the Bible has had an enormous influence on the English language.

Theologian Carl Trueman was at ARC 2026 to share his thoughts on why things have gone wrong in the West and what can be done to turn things around. He speaks to Christian Today about the challenges and why neither cultural Christianity nor nationalism are the answer. 

Fulani herdsmen guided toward Christian leaders on Monday killed 28 Christians, including a pastor, in a raid on a village in Plateau state, Nigeria, sources said.

American teenagers are increasingly wrestling with major questions about their future, identity, truth and faith, with many feeling pressure to find answers long before reaching adulthood, according to a study. 

Religion has had a far greater influence on economic development than many economists have recognised, according to a new study examining why some nations prosper while others struggle.

Christians must approach the abortion debate more thoughtfully and graciously, avoiding slogans and emotional reactions, says pro-life advocate Dr Calum Miller.

Heatwaves eventually pass. The rain returns, temperatures fall, and life returns to normal. But the deeper thirst of the soul remains until it is met by Christ.

The Conservatives abandoned their own plans for a ban due to free speech concerns.

Despite their victory, the nurses may still face disciplinary action.

A new Church of England paper calling on Christians to help heal growing divisions sees an increasingly important role in modelling “a healthy sense of patriotism” while resisting both nationalism and political polarisation.

It is not the first time the Liberal Democrats have faced scrutiny over their attitude towards practising Christians. 

A new report warns that such an attitude has served as the basis for increasing conflicts that have permeated American society and compromised religious liberty at various levels.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has become a platform for Bible societies and Christian ministries across North America to distribute Scripture resources, organize prayer initiatives and engage fans with the Christian message.

A consultation found 97% of respondents opposed plans to strip the school of its status.

Legend says the spire has its unusual features because of the intervention of angry giants.

There is a reality that the Church of England has to face up to but so far it has failed to do this.

The Church said the charges are “deeply distressing”.

Support for Pride appears to be waning.

The Archbishop of Canterbury supports a two-state solution.

Abortions have increased while the number of conceptions resulting in a live birth has seen almost no change.

Church sources in the country fear as many as 250,000 people may have been left homeless.

An investigation into the exact cause of the crash is ongoing.

Orthodox Christians opposed to the Labour Government’s Conversion Practices Bill should expect no support from the 26 Church of England bishops in the House of Lords. 

The king may rightly defend the freedom of every faith. The Church, however, cannot treat all faiths as equally true, for Jesus himself did not.

The UK Evangelical Alliance says social media causes “real harm” to young people, but a government ban is no “silver bullet” for protecting them.

A former royal chaplain has accused King Charles III of betraying his faith, office and subjects by pledging to “protect the space for Faith within the multi-faith nation”.

The BBC has commissioned a new four-part television series exploring the life of Jesus Christ, bringing together historical research, archaeological evidence and expert perspectives.

The plans also infringe on the right of those who want help, to seek it.

A Church report said much progress had been made, but that ultimately the 2030 target is unachievable.

The Bible tells us to pray for those in authority. But the Bible never tells us to worship them.

Irish teacher Enoch Burke has been released from prison on the orders of the High Court in Dublin, ending the latest chapter in a long-running legal dispute that has drawn attention beyond Ireland.

Evangelicals fear a Private Member's Motion will be used to move the Church away from scriptural teachings on sexuality.

The Archbishop of York has warned that widespread religious illiteracy is leaving Britain less able to understand global events, its own history and the communities that make up modern society, calling for faith to be represented more accurately across the media.

The five members of a historic English church that was on the brink of closure because they could not afford to cover a £750,000 repair bill are now hopeful they can keep their doors open after discovering a trove of gold coins beneath the church’s altar.

Critics of nationalism have a responsibility to understand what is attracting people to it and point them towards a better path, Lord Biggar has suggested.

Zion Church is one of the largest unregistered churches in China.

The BBC is behind nearly all the religious programmes available on British TV.

One of the last remaining historic Protestant churches in Iran is reportedly facing the threat of confiscation by the Iranian government, drawing renewed international attention to the country's treatment of religious minorities.

If unity can spring forth in Nazareth, a place marked by division and history, then surely it can take root in the towns, churches, and neighbourhoods of Britain as well.

Many bishops have been arrested under Nikol Pashinyan's government.

Anti-Christian incidents peaked during Jewish/Israeli celebrations.

Over 120 people have been baptised in the sea near Bournemouth over the course of two weekends.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council has decided that no action needs to be taken against a Christian nurse who refused to use the preferred pronouns of a transgender patient.

The mental health crisis facing children cannot be solved by healthcare alone.

Life in Christ is not shaped by uniform ability, but by interdependence in which weakness and strength are not ranked but held together.

The Christian Brothers have defended their decision to retain nine convicted child sex offenders within their religious order, saying they have a "Gospel imperative" to continue caring for all members, according to court documents filed in Australia.

Tens of thousands of Christians are losing their lives to violence in Nigeria, many of them at the hands of radicalised Fulani herdsmen, a new report has warned.

Whether people realise it or not, the Bible has had an enormous influence on the English language.

International missionary movement Youth With A Mission (YWAM) is running a coordinated outreach campaign across Canada, Mexico, and the United States as the 2026 FIFA World Cup advances through its intense knockout stages.

Very few members of the denomination are below 25 years old.

Last week's earthquakes have only added to the challenges already faced by oppressed Christians in Venezuela with some reporting disparities in access to humanitarian assistance.

We must acknowledge, without fear or favour, ethnic and religious patterns behind criminal acts of abuse, and take robust action to stop them.  

The American Declaration of Independence, of 1776, was a truly historic event.

“Sleep is spiritual,” is the claim made in a newly-published guide to discipleship, written by London-based Church of England vicar, Sarah Guinness.

The bid by Church of England revisionists to cancel an event at July’s General Synod in support of non-affirming therapy - known as so-called 'conversion therapy' by its opponents - is straight out of the neo-Marxist playbook.

The phrase “In God We Trust” appears on American money. This year, as Americans celebrate 250 years of independence, it is worth reminding ourselves that this is a fairly modern tradition rooted in the American Civil War. This is the story …

Conversion therapy ban “should not” prevent religious leaders giving their views on LGBT matters, says Labour peer.

Around 100 schools are believed to have closed following Labour's VAT raid.

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the special significance of the 4th of July this year.

The ministry has been supporting persecuted Christians around the world since its creation in 1968.

The European Research Council has given the project 2.5 million euros.

The European Evangelical Alliance said that the term “evangelical” is being "wrongly linked to political movements and narratives that do not reflect the reality of evangelical communities in Europe".

While many come just for the football, some stay for Christ.

Lichfield and Chelmsford have spiritual links going back over a thousand years.

The longtime Conservative MP and later TV personality was known for her outspoken faith and defence of free speech.

The app features daily devotionals and accountability groups to help its users live free from porn.

The BMA is neutral on whether assisted suicide should be legal.

Victory at last for former school chaplain Bernard Randall who lost his job after preaching a sermon in which he told students they didn't have to accept LGBT ideology.

Members of the Church of England should not appeal to the 2017 vote in any way and should in fact vote to overturn it.

Pastoral satisfaction has dropped 20 points since 2015 but the measures many pastors believe would help are often unattainable.

Canadian psychologist and author Jordan Peterson has shared a health update, revealing his activities remain "very limited" as he continues recovering from a prolonged illness, but he has resumed writing and is "relieved" to "be doing something creative and useful."

Lord Mackay, who has died aged 99, was described as "a great Conservative, a great lawyer, a great Lord Chancellor, and also a man of profound Christian faith".

The unveiling coincides with an organ festival being hosted by the cathedral.

Despite a chorus of opposition, Labour insists the bill is safe.

RE teaching has been subject to a "postcode lottery".

One teacher reported that "almost a whole page is dedicated to non-binary pronouns in all four cases in German".

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have given the green light for a fringe event featuring ex-gay Christians during the Church of England General Synod after coming under pressure from revisionists to cancel it. 

Several Premier League footballers are using the global attention surrounding the FIFA World Cup to speak openly about their Christian faith, taking part in a Bible campaign encouraging fans around the world to engage with Scripture.

The Kairos II document, that the Church of England voted to "hear" and engage with, has been described by critics as "thoroughly dishonest and acerbic".

France's National Assembly has given final approval to a landmark law to legalise assisted suicide.

The 1,000-year-old cross was only discovered in 1847.

Churches face “unsustainable” financial and practical pressures unless the government strengthens support for the UK’s historic places of worship, MPs have warned in a major report calling for a new approach to protecting the nation’s built heritage.

As Christian giving charity Stewardship marks its 120th anniversary this year, it has reported its highest-ever level of donations and grant-making, with £161m given through the organisation during 2025 and more than a million grants distributed for the first time in its history.

The report looks at over 20 countries but also includes a section on “hindrances to religious freedom in the West”.

National security and compassion are not “competing values”, the EEA argued.

Clergy are doing their best to console survivors, while dealing with their own loss and trauma.

Pastor Clive Johnston was convicted in May of breaching buffer zone laws after conducting an open-air service near a hospital where abortions are performed.

Minister's private affirmations of support have not translated into support on the ground.

Moving in with the father of her child could cost a mother thousands in benefits.

A teacher in Scotland has said she was summarily dismissed after telling students that she was personally against abortion.

It took the 14 bishops who voted against Helen King's motion some courage to do so but it could all change when a new Synod is elected this autumn.

Anti-Christian hate crimes remained elevated in Europe during the month of June, with arson attacks continuing to target Christian sites across the continent. 

Critics called the prayer religiously illiterate and theologically thin.

Some 42 per cent of Brits believe Muslims are incapable of integration and a third support remigration.

Officials in Pakistan last week reported to a parliamentary committee that a majority of 333 blasphemy cases registered in the past five years in four provinces were fabricated, according to media reports.

MPs have paid tribute to Ann Widdecombe in the Commons as counter-terrorism police continue the investigation into her death. 

Amnesty International UK has expressed "regret" over the publication of a report that labelled dozens of Christian, pro-life and gender critical organisations as "anti-rights". 

Counter-terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of former Cabinet minister Ann Widdecombe. 

The motion was passed by clergy and laity but rejected by bishops.

Päivi Räsänen, the Christian politician convicted in Finland for her views on marriage and sexuality, says her electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the UK has been cancelled.