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Nearly 20,000 people have signed a petition protesting plans to display Progress Pride flags along one of London's most famous thoroughfares.

Scotland Abortion Figures Reach Record High

The number of abortions in Scotland last year reached a record high, prompting calls for the "urgent" reinstatement of in person consultations before every abortion.

European Bishops Accuse Turkey Of Diluting 'Historical Roots Of Christian Presence In The Country'

European bishops have condemned the recent decision by Turkish authorities to convert the Church of Saint Saviour in Chora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Istanbul, into a mosque,

Elderly Christian Critically Wounded In Pakistan After False Blasphemy Charge

An elderly Christian was fighting for his life in the hospital after a Muslim mob in Pakistan attempted to kill him due to a neighbour falsely accusing him of burning pages of the

The 2024 Election Part 1: Where Are We?

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While the last British general election was just four and a half years ago, it seems to belong in another historical epoch.

Pope Francis Apologises For Using Homophobic Slurs While Saying 'No' To Gay Priests

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The pope used the Italian term 'frociaggine,' a rarely used derogatory word to describe flamboyant gay attitudes.

Russell Brand Says First Month As A Christian Has Been 'Beautiful'

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Brand said he was "learning" a lot and still had so much more to learn but that the journey so far had been "beautiful".

Finishing The Work That John Wycliffe Started

A fifth of the world still lacks access to the Bible in their first language.

Employment Tribunal Hears Case Of Theology Lecturer Dismissed Over Homosexuality Comments

A theology lecturer who lost his job over comments he made about homosexuality on social media is having his case heard by an employment tribunal today.

Sudan's Christians Fear The World Has Abandoned Them

With the world's focus on ongoing wars in Europe and the Middle East, the victims of a conflict in Africa fear that they are at risk of being forgotten and are calling on the West

Somali Convert Attacked By Muslim Relatives Over His Christian Faith

A Somali Christian convert faced a brutal attack from his Muslim relatives, leading to severe injuries and separation from his wife and five children.

1,500-Year-Old Church Drawings Shed Light On Early Pilgrimages

"Pilgrims visited the church and left their personal mark in the form of ship drawings on its walls."

Free Church Of Scotland Expresses Sorrow Over Historical Slavery Links

The Free Church of Scotland has expressed "sorrow" over the "historical sins" of members of the denomination in relation to slavery.

Christians Must Advocate For End To War, Say Bishops

The International Affairs department of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales has released a new document that presents a Catholic approach to issues around arms co

Taking On The Giant Of Pornography

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Christian Today spoke with Ian Henderson, founder and CEO of The Naked Truth Project, to hear about how the church has been tackling pornography over the last decade, new challenge

Sadness After Missionary Couple And Ministry Director Killed In Haiti

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Natalie and Davy Lloyd relocated from Oklahoma to Haiti in 2022 to work for Missions in Haiti. The third person killed was the Haitian director of the organization, Jude Montis.

Losing Faith In Our Police

The recent behaviour of many police officers around the country surely indicates how far forces have departed from Peelite principles, which were ethically Christian in character.

Christian Politician Facing Trial Again For Bible Tweet Submits Defence To Finland's Supreme Court

Finnish Christian parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen has submitted her defence to Finland's Supreme Court after being taken to trial a third time for tweeting a Bible verse half a de

The Strange Afterlife Of The John The Baptist Movement

The Bible tells us that disciples of John the Baptist left him to follow Jesus, but the 'John the Baptist Movement' clearly did not just go away.

Adults Who Undergo Trans Surgeries At 12 Times Higher Risk Of Attempting Suicide - Report

Trans identifying adults who undergo body mutilating surgeries as part of an effort to look like the opposite sex have an elevated suicide attempt risk, according to a recent study

'Heartfelt And Sober Apology' Over Behaviour Of Pioneer Founder Gerald Coates

The Pioneer church network has issued a "heartfelt and sober apology" after an independent review concluded that late founder Gerald Coates' behaviour had fallen "significantly sho

None Of The Above – A Christian View Of The Uk General Election

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The vote is a precious gift which we should use. But therein lies the problem.

A Priest's Kidnapping In South Sudan Heightens Fear Among Clergy In The Country

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Dozens of church leaders have been kidnapped or killed by government soldiers or rebel fighters in the decade since the civil war began.

Pro-Life Groups Relieved After Sunak Calls Snap General Election

Pro life groups say it is good news that Rishi Sunak has called a snap General Election for 4 July as it means that the Criminal Justice Bill and extreme abortion amendments tabled

Ihopkc's Forerunner Church Closes With Final Service Amid Mike Bickle Scandal

International House of Prayer Kansas City continues to unravel amid founder Mike Bickle's sex scandal as its Forerunner Church held a final service in the fellowship of about 1,000

Have The Nones Jumped The Shark? Maybe

Since the mid 2000s, the nones — Americans who claim no religion — have been the fastest growing segment of the religious landscape. But that rapid growth may be slowing.

Elvis Presley's Bible With Handwritten Notes To Be Auctioned

The Bible is filled with bookmarked and underlined passages that held special meaning for the 'Blue Suede Shoes' singer.

International Community Urged To Act After Death Of Eritrean Church Leader In Prison

Appeals have been made to the international community to put pressure on Eritrea to uphold religious liberty after the death of a church leader in prison.

Fund Free Debt Advice To Help People Survive Cost Of Living Crisis

Christians Against Poverty is calling for an increase in funding for free debt advice to stop more households falling into crippling debt after two years of high living costs.

Calls For Prayer Ahead Of General Election

Christians are being asked to pray as the nation prepares to go to the polls on 4 July.

Former Anglican Bishop Deposed Over 'Inappropriate Relationships With Women'

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A former bishop of the Anglican Church in North America has been removed from ministry after being found guilty in a church court of multiple charges, including "inappropriate rela

Majority Of Scots Have 'No Religion', Census Reveals

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New data has been published in Scotland revealing for the first time that a majority of people in the country do not have a religion.

New Report Finds 'Surge' In Corporate Attention To Religious Diversity

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More than 85% of Fortune 500 companies now include religion in their commitment to diversity, according to the Religious Freedom and Business Foundation.

Church Of England Spending Millions To Attract More Young People

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The Church of England is spending millions of pounds on mission and evangelism projects in a bid to get more children and young people through parish doors.

Blac Chyna Won't Do Work That Doesn't Align With Bible After Getting Baptised And Quitting Onlyfans

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Blac Chyna says she will only take on work that aligns with her Christian faith after quitting OnlyFans and getting baptised.

Church Of England Attendance Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

The Church of England has failed to return to pre pandemic levels of attendance, latest figures show.

Poll Reveals Many Parents Concerned About Sex Education

New research has found widespread concern among parents about the content of relationships and sex education (RSE) lessons.

Mps Want Return To In-Person Consultations For Home Abortions

A group of MPs has tabled an amendment to reinstate in person consultations for home abortions.

Ignore The Cheerful Spin - The Church Of England Is In Unrelenting Decline

The Church of England is presenting its preliminary attendance figures for 2023, announced on Monday, as a growth story but it omits to mention the 169,000 worshippers it has lost

The Story Of The Women Of Pentecost

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Women played an important role at the original Pentecost, which St Peter felt obliged to explain to the crowds. This is the story ...

What Is The Vision We Have For The Children Connected To Our Local Churches?

The sobering statistic is that only half of children who grow up in Christian families will still have a faith by the age of 18.

Vatican Issues New Norms To Rein In Supernatural Phenomena

Once left only to local bishops, the Vatican doctrinal office will now have the ultimate say on apparitions, miracles and the supernatural.

Getting The Most Out Of Parent And Toddler Groups

Christian Today spoke with Joanna Gordon, CEO Daniel's Den, to hear about the importance of setting a strong foundation for children and why toddler groups are such a vital part of

Christians Who Sounded Alarm Over Inappropriate Sex Ed 'Vindicated' By Government Changes

Government plans to ban extreme sex education and gender identity lessons from primary schools have been welcomed by Christians who have spent years fighting for change.

Poll Finds Young Religious Brits Are Committed To Their Faith But Christians Lack Confidence

The results point to a "youth revival of faith" but a "crisis of confidence" among Christians, according to the IIFL.

Most School Leaders Do Not Agree With Collective Worship Law

A new poll has found that most school leaders oppose the legal requirement to hold collective worship in schools in England.

Christian Teenager Killed In Sword Attack Laid To Rest