Articles by Christian Today
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There have been calls for India to do more to protect the religious freedom of minority faiths after reports that hundreds of Christians have been arrested under controversial anti-conversion laws. -
Notre-Dame to reopen in a year's time, says Macron
Notre-Dame, the Paris cathedral devastated by fire on 15 April 2019, will reopen a year from now, says the French President. Emmanuel Macron paid a visit to the cathedral on Friday to see the progress of reconstruction work. -
Strong families and strong faith make a strong America, says Pence
Former US Vice-President Mike Pence wants Americans to get back round the dinner table and make their families a priority. This is the key message in his new book, Go Home for Dinner: Advice on How Faith Makes a Family and Family Makes a Life, which was co-authored with his daughter, Charlotte Pence Bond. -
Brian Houston announces plans for online ministry and new church in 2024
Brian Houston is making plans for 2024 to be his comeback year after a tumultuous season that saw him resign from the leadership of the church he founded, Hillsong, and stand trial and eventually be acquitted of accusations that he covered up his late father's abuse. -
Finding God in life's busyness
Born Free is a new book exploring how God can be experienced in the midst of life's demands. Author Katharine Hill, a former solicitor, offers guidance on how we can achieve stillness and create 'margin' for God every day. Christian Today spoke with Katharine to hear about what inspired her to write the book and how we can meet God in the busyness of life. -
Covid church closures impacted worshippers' physical and mental health - survey
Churches must never be forced to close again, a Catholic group has said after a survey found that this had a detrimental effect on Catholic worshippers' physical and mental health. -
Churches offer a warm festive welcome to refugees this Christmas
The Sanctuary Foundation, a charity that provides support for refugees and asylum seekers in the UK, is partnering with churches and community groups in an effort to make this festive season a little more festive for those who are far from home. -
Many religious workers don't feel comfortable expressing faith in the workplace - study
A major study has found that many religious workers in the UK and US feel uncomfortable expressing their faith in the workplace. The study by consultancy group Pearn Kandola asked the views of over 6,000 US and UK workers who follow Judaism, Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism, Hinduism, or Christianity. -
Cosmopolitan magazine promotes Satanic 'abortion ritual'
Cosmopolitan, a women's magazine read by millions worldwide, has written a disturbingly sympathetic report about The Satanic Temple's new telehealth abortion services. Pro-lifers have called it a sign that Americans needs to go back to church. -
Ofcom sets out guidance for porn age verification
The Online Safety Act was passed in October to force porn sites and apps to introduce "highly effective" age checks amid concern about the harm being caused to youngsters who are encountering online pornographic content. -
Changes to terrorism and extremism laws could harm religious freedom in UK
Christians "need to be wary" as the government weighs up changing legislation on terrorism and extremism. The warning from The Christian Institute follows reports in The Telegraph that Whitehall is working on a new official definition of extremism amid a rise in anti-Jewish hate, and separate reports that Home Office officials are considering expanding the legal defintion of terrorism. -
Churches have 'big part to play' in ending trafficking
Churches are being encouraged to get involved in the fight against human trafficking and modern-day slavery.
