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Tackling testing situations
It may be that God wants us to stay right where we are.
China 'escalated persecution' against churches in 2022, watchdog warns
More house church leaders faced "fraud" charges and stricter censorship of online religious content, a human rights watchdog organization reports.
6 Egyptian Christians released by criminal gang after being kidnapped for ransom in Libya
Six Egyptian Christians kidnapped by a criminal gang in western Libya for ransom earlier this month have been released, Egypt's foreign ministry said Friday.
Vulnerable people will be at increased risk if assisted suicide is legalised, says Danny Kruger
Danny Kruger MP has warned against legalising assisted suicide and called instead for greater investment in palliative care.
Please keep giving, says Christian charity after a year of war in Ukraine
With the first anniversary of the Russian war in Ukraine this week, Christian charity Stewardship is appealing for ongoing support to keep providing relief on the frontline.
Rate of church closures is higher in low-income neighbourhoods
A new study has found that poor communities are being hardest hit by church closures.
Thousands of children sexually abused in Portugal's Catholic churches since 1950
Priests and others within the Portuguese Catholic Church sexually abused more than 4,000 children over the past 70 years, and more than 100 priests suspected of child sexual abuse are still active in church roles, investigators estimate.
Court reserves judgment in case of Christian school teacher who challenged trans pronouns
An Irish court has reserved its judgment in a Christian teacher's appeal against orders to stay away from a County Westmeath school.
University accused of 'irrational' fear over language guidance
The University of Kent has been accused of "irrational fear" over guidance discouraging students from using terms like 'Christian name'.
Public backs tougher action on porn to protect children
Christian campaigners are urging government ministers to take action after a poll by the GB News channel revealed broad support for tougher restrictions on online pornography.
8 witnesses testified against Hillsong founder Brian Houston in court case, wife Bobbie reveals
The Hillsong Church founder's wife of nearly 46 years said she vowed to her husband last year that if no one else stood up for him, she would "die on my sword if need be" to defend his "integrity, character & worth" against what she called a "modern day persecution."
'We never stopped praying,' says kidnap for ransom survivor
Grace, a kidnap for ransom survivor in Nigeria, speaks to Christian Today about the fear Christians in her country are living with, but also her incredible and unwavering faith in God.
Hindus only: how religious nationalism has spread through India's villages
A village of just 250 families put up a clear warning to non-Hindus wanting to enter.
Appeal for release of Egyptian Christians abducted in Libya
Christian Solidarity Worldwide said the abductions were the "latest brutality" committed against Egyptian Christians in Libya.
Priest and pro-life volunteer cleared over silent prayers outside abortion clinic
A Catholic priest and pro-life volunteer have been cleared in court today after being charged by police for praying silently inside an abortion clinic buffer zone.
'This is Us' actress Chrissy Metz on how prayer has sustained her through tough times
"There were always questions and prayers and thoughts about what is the bigger picture. And that has always sustained me through my life."