Church elder and worship leader among dead in fresh wave of attacks in eastern DRC
July 22, 2026
A church elder and a worship leader were among six people killed in an attack on a rural Christian community in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Catholic bishops urge MPs to reject latest assisted suicide bill
July 22, 2026
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales has called on MPs to vote down the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, warning that the legislation is "deeply flawed" and poses serious risks to vulnerable people, medical professionals and the health care system.
Erling Haaland buys historic Christian manuscript, donates it to local library
July 22, 2026
Haaland bought the manuscript together with his father, who was also a professional footballer in his day.
Iraqi PM asks Christians to return following mass exodus
July 22, 2026
Does he really want them back or is it a move to impress Donald Trump?
Christian group seeks 'commitment' from Andy Burnham to tackle poverty
July 22, 2026
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) has called upon incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham to make a “commitment” to tackling poverty.
Ann Widdecombe was hit multiple times with a hammer, court hears
July 21, 2026
Former MP Ann Widdecombe was struck 21 times on the head with a hammer as she ate lunch, prosecutors told a London court on Tuesday.
Ireland considers paid leave after abortions
July 21, 2026
There were 6,666 abortions in the first year after the 2018 referendum.
Evangelical leaders sue to overturn religious symbol ban in Switzerland
July 21, 2026
Three evangelical leaders have filed a lawsuit challenging a recent constitutional amendment in Switzerland that bans lawmakers in the Canton of Geneva from wearing visible religious symbols, the Swiss Evangelical Alliance announced on Monday.
Amnesty International is 'anti-Christian'
July 21, 2026
While a range of Christian groups were denounced as "anti-rights", not a single Muslim group was.
Consultation to allow weddings in back gardens, pubs and forests
July 21, 2026
The government has launched a consultation into liberalising the country’s marriage laws.
Why integrity matters: Lessons from William Wilberforce
July 21, 2026
Christian Today spoke with Holy Trinity Clapham Rector, Rev Jago Wynne, to hear his thoughts on what integrity looks like from a biblical perspective and why he looks to William Wilberforce for inspiration.
Man charged with murder of Ann Widdecombe
July 20, 2026
Police have charged a 28-year-old man with the murder of politician Ann Widdecombe.
US passes bill to halt Nigeria aid over violence against Christians
July 20, 2026
An effort to withhold 100 per cent of United States aid to Nigeria until the Nigerian government takes effective steps "to prevent and respond to violence in the country" has passed the US House of Representatives.
Church of England engagement with pro-Palestine document will add to rising antisemitism, says Bishop of Blackburn
July 20, 2026
Bishop Philip North said that the vote in General Synod to "hear" the Kairos II document was "deeply unwise" and would only make it harder for the Church of England to have good interfaith relations.
Could smartphones be behind falling birth rates? Study suggests iPhone plays major role
July 20, 2026
The introduction of the iPhone may have contributed substantially to America's falling birth rate, suggesting smartphones changed social behaviour in ways that led to fewer pregnancies, researchers have argued.
'On the brink of death': Minister turns near-fatal illness into book of hope
July 20, 2026
"It is in pain that you really discover what you believe" - that's the hard-won lesson at the heart of a new book by Christian minister Cornel Romans following his own brush with death from serious illness.
New guidance published to help churches use AI wisely
July 19, 2026
New guidance has been launched to help Christian leaders navigate the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence.
Calls for diversity of opinion to be respected after Ann Widdecombe's death
July 18, 2026
Peers called for greater tolerance and respect for differing opinions during tributes to Ann Widdecombe in the House of Lords this week.
Church of England moving forward with slavery reparations fund despite legal challenge
July 18, 2026
The Church of England is moving ahead with controversial plans to launch a £100m fund aimed at addressing historic links to slavery, although progress has been slowed by a legal challenge.
Independent review finds Church of England safeguarding response re-traumatised abuse survivor
July 18, 2026
An independent review has concluded that the Church of England repeatedly failed a survivor of alleged sexual and spiritual abuse by clergy, finding that both its initial response to her disclosures in 2001 and a later national safeguarding investigation left her "further traumatised".
How a partnership between African churches is helping communities see again
July 18, 2026
For millions of adults in low-income and rural areas, poor vision affects everything from earning a living to reading Scripture. Christian Today spoke with Rev Irene Akuku and Julius Mujuni about why churches have become key partners in expanding access to vision care in Uganda.
Christian group casts doubt on Ofcom's online porn age checks
July 18, 2026
CARE did the unenviable task of spending a week checking pornographic websites.
Reintroducing rejected assisted suicide bill is a 'democratic outrage'
July 18, 2026
There have been at least 10 attempts to legalise assisted suicide since 2000.
When God changes our plans: trusting Him through disappointment
July 18, 2026
We may not understand every twist in the journey, but we can trust the Author.
17,000 sign petition in support of sacked pro-life teacher Sarah Morse
July 18, 2026
“If a teacher can lose their job simply for answering a pupil's question according to their conscience, then every teacher of faith receives the same message: Hide your beliefs - or risk losing your career," says SPUC, which is supporting the teacher.
French evangelicals express ‘deep sadness’ after parliament approves assisted suicide law
July 17, 2026
France’s leading evangelical body has expressed “deep sadness” after the country’s parliament approved legislation legalising assisted suicide.
New school trans guidance receives mixed response from Christians
July 17, 2026
New guidance said primary schools should only very rarely support the social transitioning of their students.
Imprisoned executive who inspired Matt Damon movie credits God with turning his life around
July 17, 2026
Mark Whitacre, who was portrayed by Matt Damon in a movie about his life, said, "God took my life from ashes to beauty".
Arrests of children for sexual offences reach record levels
July 17, 2026
Police figures have shown that children are being arrested in record numbers for sexual offences.
Court orders Saeed Abedini to return 5-year-old daughter to mother in Turkey
July 17, 2026
A federal court in Virginia has ordered Saeed Abedini, who garnered headlines in the 2010s when he was imprisoned for his faith in Iran, to return his 5-year-old daughter to her mother in Turkey.
Conversion therapy ban would privilege 'one contested therapeutic philosophy'
July 17, 2026
A ban could mean those who want help, would struggle to find it.
Premier League stars use World Cup spotlight to share Christian faith with millions online
July 16, 2026
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.
Christians launch declaration challenging pro-Palestinian document after Church of England vote
July 16, 2026
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 votes to legalise assisted suicide
July 16, 2026
France's National Assembly has given final approval to a landmark law to legalise assisted suicide.
Historic Viking cross restored to public view on Isle of Man
July 16, 2026
The 1,000-year-old cross was only discovered in 1847.
Historic churches at risk as report calls for overhaul of heritage funding and planning
July 16, 2026
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.
Stewardship marks 120th anniversary with record £161m in donations and ‘wonderful growth in generosity’
July 16, 2026
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.
Global persecution report raises concerns about erosion of religious freedom in the West
July 16, 2026
The report looks at over 20 countries but also includes a section on “hindrances to religious freedom in the West”.
Evangelicals raise concern about detention of families and children under EU's stricter asylum rules
July 15, 2026
National security and compassion are not “competing values”, the EEA argued.
Clergy serving among the ruins of Venezuela
July 15, 2026
Clergy are doing their best to console survivors, while dealing with their own loss and trauma.
Hospital chaplains could fall foul of NI's abortion buffer zone laws
July 15, 2026
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.
Christian nurse who won trans case calls for stronger protections for NHS workers
July 15, 2026
Minister's private affirmations of support have not translated into support on the ground.
Benefits system amounts to 'state-sponsored fatherlessness'
July 15, 2026
Moving in with the father of her child could cost a mother thousands in benefits.
Catholic teacher says she was dismissed after sharing abortion views with students
July 14, 2026
A teacher in Scotland has said she was summarily dismissed after telling students that she was personally against abortion.
The bishops held the line at Synod - but for how much longer?
July 14, 2026
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.
Churches and clergy among targets in anti-Christian incidents across Europe
July 14, 2026
Anti-Christian hate crimes remained elevated in Europe during the month of June, with arson attacks continuing to target Christian sites across the continent.
Church of England divided over official World Cup prayer
July 14, 2026
Critics called the prayer religiously illiterate and theologically thin.
Over half of Brits believe diversity is undermining national identity
July 14, 2026
Some 42 per cent of Brits believe Muslims are incapable of integration and a third support remigration.
Majority of blasphemy cases in Pakistan ‘fabricated,’ officials say
July 14, 2026
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.
Ann Widdecombe remembered in Parliament as woman of 'profound faith' and conviction
July 14, 2026
MPs have paid tribute to Ann Widdecombe in the Commons as counter-terrorism police continue the investigation into her death.
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