Holy Family Church in Gaza

Pope calls for ceasefire after attack on Catholic church in Gaza

The Israeli strike on the church has reportedly killed two people and seriously injured several others.

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Evangelicals concerned about Church of England trajectory after vote on sexuality document

Church of England clergy no longer need to affirm Issues in Human Sexuality.

Church of England General Synod York

London prayer event aims to 'Make the UK Holy Again'

Some 300 Christians from the US and Korea are already confirmed to attend.

Make the UK holy again

Nigeria still struggling to protect Christians from Fulani extremists

One man from the Civil Defence Corps gave his life against hopeless odds.

Nigeria
Spotlight

The most dangerous book in the world

The Bible is powerful. That is why it is feared by regimes who want all power to rest solely with them.

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World
Päivi Räsänen
Päivi Räsänen may leave church over gay stance

Päivi Räsänen's denomination has opened up churches to same-sex weddings and blessings.

Democratic Republic of Congo
Islamist militants take advantage of chaos in the Congo

The "Allied Democratic Forces" are not as friendly as they sound.

Kenya
Ruto’s church plan sparks controversy over faith and state in Kenya

President William Ruto has unveiled plans to construct an enormous Christian church within the grounds of Kenya’s presidential residence in Nairobi -  a move that has drawn both praise and fierce criticism, igniting a national debate on religion’s place in the public sphere.

Church of England General Synod - York
Holy Land Christians need support of global Church, says Archbishop of Jerusalem

"We need the wider body of Christ to help us to be the church in brutal and damaging times.”

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Jennifer Melle
Christian nurse still suspended after using biologically accurate language

“I had to expose what was happening to me, and for that I have been severely punished and face losing my career.”

Stonemasons, Gloucester Cathedral
Gloucester Cathedral completes 5-year renovation project

A team of stonemasons worked to integrate new stone into the building and have even added a group of four “grotesques”.

Lansdowne Church baptisms on Bournemouth Beach.
Hundreds gather for mass baptism at Bournemouth Beach during heatwave

At the weekend, amid a prolonged heatwave, 92 people were baptised in the sea beside Boscombe Pier in Bournemouth during a public ceremony attended by hundreds of people.

Council of Patriarchs and Heads of Churches of Jerusalem in Taybeh.
Christians in West Bank targeted by Israeli settlers as violence intensifies

Violence by Israeli settlers is now at a 20 year high.

Justin Welby
Justin Welby's updated views on homosexuality not helpful, says critic

Welby now believes homosexual relationships can be a "huge blessing".

Brian Walpole
A former Concorde captain's journey through flight and faith 

Christian Today speaks to Brian Walpole OBE to hear more about his remarkable career as a captain of Concorde and meeting God at 60,000 feet in the air. 

The Church of England
Church of England approves multi-million pound abuse redress scheme

The comprehensive redress scheme was approved by its parliamentary body, the General Synod, after four years of debate and discussion.

Khartoum, Sudan
Pentecostal Church demolished by Sudanese forces

It's not the first time a church has been targeted in Sudan

Raqqa Syria
EU Parliament passes resolution calling for protection of Christians in Syria

“This resolution marks an important step toward building international momentum to protect Christians and other religious minorities in Syria."

Church of St George, Taybeh
Priests demand probe after arson at ancient church in West Bank's last remaining Christian town

Priests in the last remaining Christian town in the West Bank have called for an "immediate and transparent investigation" following a series of alleged attacks by Jewish settlers in Taybeh.

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Low birth rate and soaring abortions are a sign of 'cultural rot', says pro-life group

In some parts of the country, nearly half of pregnancies end in abortion

Anthony Pierce
Police investigating more Church in Wales clergy over historic sex offences

Concerns were raised and apparently nothing was done.

abortion
Pills by post fuels 'heartbreaking' rise in abortions

Things are likely to get worse well before they get better.

Church of England
Church of England approves £1.6 billion funding package for next three years

The Church of England's parliamentary body has approved a spending package for the next three years to the tune of £1.6 billion. 

Bible, Christianity, faith
7 simple ways to stay close to God when you're on holiday

Here are 7 simple, meaningful ways to stay connected to God - no matter where you are.

Syria church, Mar Elyas Greek Orthodox Church, Greek Orthodox Saint Elias church
Christians face 'increasingly perilous existence' in Syria; church bombing serves as 'brutal reminder'

The bombing at the Mar Elias Church in Damascus, Syria, last month that killed over two dozen people is an indication that Syria's Islamist-led authorities under President Ahmad al‑Sharaa are enabling radicalism that threatens the existence of Syria's Christian community, experts warn.