News

Israel: Stabbings as violence flares in Palestinian 'Day of Rage'
Attacks have left two dead and many wounded as unrest mounts following protests in the Temple Mount area.

Justin Bieber's album banned in the Middle East because of his cross tattoo
Justin Bieber's album has been banned from some predominantly Muslim countries "for being too provocative", according to TMZ.

Donald Trump gets warm reception as he reaches out to religious leaders in rally
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's faith has been a cause of concern for some voters who aren't thorougly convinced that he is a Christian, and this is why the GOP frontrunner is doing everything that he can to make people believe that he is indeed a man of faith.

Pro-Islam books used in US schools found to violate Constitution as protests mount
An international organization based in Tennessee has called on Gov. Bill Haslam, the State Legislature and the state Department of Educcation to investigate textbooks and instructional materials related to history, geography and social studies subjects, saying that these are filled with pro-Islam teachings that violate the US Constitution.

European Union plan to deport 400,000 asylum seekers from Africa uncovered
The European Union plans to deport thousands of migrants back to their home countries within weeks, according to a leaked document to the London Times.

Chicago prelate wants stricter gun law, says Second Amendment has been 'perverted'
Chicago archbishop Blase J. Cupich thinks it's about time that America restricts gun ownership so that there will be no more unnecessary and brutal acts among civilians.

Alabama judge: US Supreme Court â not states â should issue gay marriage licences
A probate judge in Alabama is asking the state Supreme Court to issue an order that will recognize same-sex marriage licenses but will bar its issuance in the state.

India: Who are the Hindu nationalists targeting Christians and Muslims for conversion?
An Hindu nationalist group wants minority Muslims and Christians to accept that India is a nation of Hindus and is pushing some of them to convert.

'Bully bill': California orders all clinics to promote free or low-cost abortion services
California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill that will require all licensed medical facilities including pro-life pregnancy centers to inform clients on the availability of free abortion services at state-funded facilities.

Turkey blames Islamic State for deadly Ankara bomb attack
Opponents have vented anger at President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at funerals, universities and courthouses.

California bans use of offensive 'R' word, drawing praise from Native Americans
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill on Sunday prohibiting public schools from using the term "Redskins" as athletic team names, mascots or nicknames.

Openly gay clergy celebrate election victories to CofE General Synod
At least four openly gay clergymen have been elected to the General Synod of the Church of England.

Results on investigations into fragments of the True Cross coming soon
Oxford University has launched a centre to study ancient Christian relics such as bones claimed to be those of St John of the Gospels, John the Baptist and fragments purported to be from the true Cross.

Suffrage: The Church's rocky relationship with rebellion
As the film Suffragette launches in British cinemas, Harry Farley examines the Church's rocky engagement with women's suffrage and argues why, in spite of its slow response and many failings, he is in favour of the Church of England's institutionalised response.

Music from the Sistine Chapel: A unique offering from the heart of Rome
The Pope's own choir has released the first ever studio recording from the Sistine Chapel. Christian Today spoke to its first full-time British member, Mark Spyropoulos.

Christian couples, behave yourselves on Facebook!
The seven deadly sins of Facebook etiquette.