Pastors among hostages found dead amid tensions between Christian groups in Manipur
June 16, 2026
While the number of people unaccounted for in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur has fallen from 20 to two, with four of the six bodies recovered identified this week, retaliatory attacks continue following a cycle of abductions between Kuki-Zo and Naga groups, both predominantly Christian...
‘Eight years is too long’: Christian advocacy groups rally for abducted Nigerian schoolgirl's freedom
June 16, 2026
Christian Nigerian schoolgirl Leah Sharibu was abducted eight years ago by Islamic extremists. Unlike most of the classmates she was abducted with, she has never been freed.
New AI tool makes it easier for Iranians to access the Gospel
June 16, 2026
A ministry seeking to bring Christianity to the people of Iran has developed an AI tool to answer common questions about the faith.
Disclosure Day: What does Spielberg’s latest film tell us about the Church?
June 16, 2026
Disclosure Day asks some of the right questions and hints at all of the wrong answers, writes David Robertson.
11,000 sign petition against two-tier policing
June 16, 2026
The petition references the case of Luke Salmons who said that officers were made to chant "Islam is a religion of peace" at one police training session.
African Christian leaders demand justice after Mozambican bishop shot dead
June 15, 2026
Christian leaders across Africa have called for a full investigation into the killing of a Mozambican bishop who was shot dead at his residence.
Lebanese Christians on the brink as peace deal agreed
June 15, 2026
The Christian population of the Middle East has drastically declined due to ongoing conflict.
A Christian reflection on men’s health week: Jesus - the man we were created to be
June 15, 2026
As Men’s Health Week reminds us of the challenges many men face, perhaps there is no better time to look again at Jesus Christ. In Him we find not only a model for manhood, but the way to life itself.
Kyiv’s Dormition Cathedral badly damaged in major Russian strikes on Ukrainian capital
June 15, 2026
Kyiv’s historic Dormition Cathedral, part of the UNESCO-listed Pechersk Lavra monastery complex, caught fire overnight after a wave of Russian missile and drone strikes on the Ukrainian capital.
New attempt to revive assisted suicide bill faces opposition
June 15, 2026
Fresh attempts to make assisted suicide legal have been met with disappointment by opponents.
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
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
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
June 13, 2026
2025 had the second highest number of antisemitic incidents on record.
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
June 11, 2026
Stephen Clayden has rejected any claims that his church is bigoted.
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
June 08, 2026
Archbishop Sarah Mullally joined the Pope in raising concerns about AI.
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
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
June 08, 2026
The Oxford professor shared fears of a “colossal power grab” as AI continues to evolve.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
June 06, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz was also a passage for large quantities of agricultural fertiliser.
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