World - Christian Today

UN's new guidance on comprehensive sexuality education shows parents must be 'vigilant'

The UN's new guidance on comprehensive sexuality education is "about making it that much more inescapable", says family and human rights researcher Dr Rebecca Oas.

Government raises 'strong concerns' about North Korea after report into horrific persecution

The Government has voiced "strong concerns" about religious persecution in North Korea after the release of a report documenting the horrific abuse of Christians and other people of faith in the hermit communist country.

Archbishop condemns Nigeria violence after 110 killed in attack

The Archbishop of Canterbury has condemned an attack in Nigeria that left at least 110 people dead.

Trans teen removed from parents' custody after they refused consent to transition

In what is believed to be a legal first in the country, the judge ruled that on the balance of probabilities, the teen had suffered verbal abuse "related to his feelings and expression of gender identity".

France to review Covid-19 restrictions on churches

France is to review a cap on the number of people who can attend in-person church services after Catholic bishops complained.

The power of a shoebox at Christmas

Ann-Marie was 8-years-old when she received a Christmas shoebox in her native Zambia filled with gifts from a stranger. She writes here about the impact that shoebox had on her as a child and why it compels her to do the same for other children today.

Christians brutally slain in suspected terrorist attack

Three Christians had their throats slit and a fourth was beheaded in a horrific attack in Indonesia on Friday.

First century house may have been childhood home of Jesus, says archaeologist

An archaeologist at the University of Reading believes he may have stumbled upon the house where Jesus lived as a boy with his parents, Mary and Joseph.

Pastor facing charges for launching balloons with Bibles into North Korea

A US pastor is facing prosecution after launching balloons carrying Bibles into North Korea.

Church leaders and Christian charities condemn cuts to aid budgets

The Archbishop of Canterbury and Christian development agencies have lashed out at the Government's decision to slash the overseas aid budget.

Millions of Christians living at risk of abduction and imprisonment - report

The unjust detention of Christians, including wrongful arrest and kidnapping, is "one of the most prevalent, enduring and serious forms of persecution today", research by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has found.