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Anti-Christian hate crimes across Europe surge in May as arson attacks reach 2026 high

Anti-Christian hate crimes across Europe surge in May as arson attacks reach 2026 high

June 14, 2026

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.

Gloucester churches come together to bless River Avon amid pollution concerns

Gloucester churches come together to bless River Avon amid pollution concerns

June 13, 2026

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

Life beyond burnout: how Christians can grow in the desert seasons

Life beyond burnout: how Christians can grow in the desert seasons

June 13, 2026

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.

Iranian-born bishop stands in solidarity with Britain's Jews

Iranian-born bishop stands in solidarity with Britain's Jews

June 13, 2026

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

Bishops protest Israeli arrest of another Palestinian Christian

Bishops protest Israeli arrest of another Palestinian Christian

June 13, 2026

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

Mothers’ Union celebrates 150 years of global ministry at St Paul’s Cathedral

Mothers’ Union celebrates 150 years of global ministry at St Paul’s Cathedral

June 13, 2026

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.

Systemic anti-Christian violence laid bare at public hearing in India

Systemic anti-Christian violence laid bare at public hearing in India

June 12, 2026

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

Optimism, pessimism and the third way

Optimism, pessimism and the third way

June 12, 2026

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

South Wales Police back down on imposing Islamic 'blasphemy law'

South Wales Police back down on imposing Islamic 'blasphemy law'

June 12, 2026

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

Bill to enforce accurate abortion complications data introduced

Bill to enforce accurate abortion complications data introduced

June 12, 2026

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

Bible studies and prayer are common across the Premier League

Bible studies and prayer are common across the Premier League

June 12, 2026

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

After the tsunami: How one diplomat found hope through faith and fiction

After the tsunami: How one diplomat found hope through faith and fiction

June 11, 2026

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.

Making cohabitation equal with marriage is 'unfair', Christians argue

Making cohabitation equal with marriage is 'unfair', Christians argue

June 11, 2026

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

Charity Commission opens case into Essex church

Charity Commission opens case into Essex church

June 11, 2026

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

Four sentenced to death over terror attack on Nigerian church

Four sentenced to death over terror attack on Nigerian church

June 11, 2026

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

Belfast churches 'heartbroken' over unrest

Belfast churches 'heartbroken' over unrest

June 11, 2026

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

Praying for the World Cup

Praying for the World Cup

June 11, 2026

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

Pride and the Gospel: the way of self or the way of Christ?

Pride and the Gospel: the way of self or the way of Christ?

June 10, 2026

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

Campaign urging greater support for Christian education

Campaign urging greater support for Christian education

June 10, 2026

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

Welsh reverend speaks of culture of fear over LGBT issues

Welsh reverend speaks of culture of fear over LGBT issues

June 10, 2026

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

Reddit users declare small Welsh church best place in the world

Reddit users declare small Welsh church best place in the world

June 10, 2026

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

Appeals for calm after knife attack in Northern Ireland

Appeals for calm after knife attack in Northern Ireland

June 10, 2026

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

Huge poll shows no public desire for assisted suicide

Huge poll shows no public desire for assisted suicide

June 10, 2026

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

Churches must disciple well and listen well in response to rise of Christian nationalism 

Churches must disciple well and listen well in response to rise of Christian nationalism 

June 09, 2026

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.

A Christian response to the crisis facing young people

A Christian response to the crisis facing young people

June 09, 2026

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 paid to Operation Mobilisation co-founder Dale Rhoton

Tributes paid to Operation Mobilisation co-founder Dale Rhoton

June 09, 2026

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.

Doctors should work for good of the patient, not facilitate suicide, says Christian Medical Fellowship

Doctors should work for good of the patient, not facilitate suicide, says Christian Medical Fellowship

June 09, 2026

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

Parents play decisive role in passing faith to the next generation, study finds

Parents play decisive role in passing faith to the next generation, study finds

June 09, 2026

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 of Canterbury highlights benefits and risks of AI

Archbishop of Canterbury highlights benefits and risks of AI

June 08, 2026

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

Church of England more than doubles conservation grants

Church of England more than doubles conservation grants

June 08, 2026

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

Male silence has helped shape UK abortion culture

Male silence has helped shape UK abortion culture

June 08, 2026

“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.

Diary of a CEO’s Steven Bartlett and John Lennox discuss AI, faith and the search for meaning

Diary of a CEO’s Steven Bartlett and John Lennox discuss AI, faith and the search for meaning

June 08, 2026

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

Is there a two-tier Britain?

Is there a two-tier Britain?

June 08, 2026

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.

Biblical models and the creation of King Arthur

Biblical models and the creation of King Arthur

June 07, 2026

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...

UK Supreme Court to hear Christian schools’ challenge to VAT on private school fees

UK Supreme Court to hear Christian schools’ challenge to VAT on private school fees

June 06, 2026

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.

Christian police officer reaches settlement over diversity training discrimination claim

Christian police officer reaches settlement over diversity training discrimination claim

June 06, 2026

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.

Historic Lancashire church secures £250,000 National Lottery grant for major roof repairs

Historic Lancashire church secures £250,000 National Lottery grant for major roof repairs

June 06, 2026

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 distances itself from Todd Bentley and Mike Bickle

Bethel Church distances itself from Todd Bentley and Mike Bickle

June 06, 2026

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

Turkey's hidden Christian past: Extraordinary discoveries are rewriting the story of early Christianity

Turkey's hidden Christian past: Extraordinary discoveries are rewriting the story of early Christianity

June 06, 2026

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

Christians call for action against global hunger crisis

Christians call for action against global hunger crisis

June 06, 2026

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

Churches do their part to halt spread of Ebola

Churches do their part to halt spread of Ebola

June 06, 2026

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

Reform council introduces Lord's Prayer to meetings

Reform council introduces Lord's Prayer to meetings

June 06, 2026

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

Washington Archdiocese parts ways with exorcist priest over UFO remarks

Washington Archdiocese parts ways with exorcist priest over UFO remarks

June 05, 2026

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.

The Poet and the Rabbi - a conversation on Browning and Judaism

The Poet and the Rabbi - a conversation on Browning and Judaism

June 05, 2026

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

Sunderland Minster PCC was right to push back over trans toilet sign

Sunderland Minster PCC was right to push back over trans toilet sign

June 05, 2026

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.

Kemi Badenoch says Christianity a 'force for good', even though she remains agnostic

Kemi Badenoch says Christianity a 'force for good', even though she remains agnostic

June 05, 2026

The Tory leader said that Christianity is a “force for good” that she will “fight for”.

Catholics and Pentecostals in England hold first official talks

Catholics and Pentecostals in England hold first official talks

June 05, 2026

Conversations were reportedly “honest and reflective” and examined areas of agreement and potential avenues of collaboration, while also noting potentially sensitive areas.

Christian woman set for abortion zone retrial

Christian woman set for abortion zone retrial

June 05, 2026

A Christian woman accused of breaching an abortion buffer zone in Northern Ireland is to face a retrial after an “unprecedented judge recusal”.

Sydney Archbishop speaks out against sex-selective abortions

Sydney Archbishop speaks out against sex-selective abortions

June 04, 2026

The Archbishop of Sydney has called on New South Wales (NSW) lawmakers to support a bill aimed at banning sex-selective abortions, describing the measure as one that should attract support across political divides.

Calls for prayers for England amid tensions over murder of Henry Nowak

Calls for prayers for England amid tensions over murder of Henry Nowak

June 04, 2026

Church of England bishops are appealing for peace and asking Christians to pray for England following unrest over the circumstances surrounding the murder of student Henry Nowak.

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