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  • Anglican diocese praises hospital ‘heroes’ as Gaza ceasefire begins
    on 20th January 2025

    SUNDAY marked the start of the ceasefire in Gaza and the release of the first group of hostages under the agreement that was finally reached on Friday. Its fate had hung in the balance until the Israeli government voted on its terms, despite the a...

  • Don Cupitt, champion of non-realist theology, dies, aged 90
    on 20th January 2025

    THE Revd Don Cupitt, the Anglican priest and philosopher whose BBC TV series The Sea of Faith brought him to prominence in 1984, has died, aged 90. A life Fellow of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, he lectured in the university for 30 years and was a ...

  • Barbara Brown Taylor at the Festival of Preaching
    on 17th January 2025

    This week’s podcast brings a sermon preached by Barbara Brown Taylor at the 2024 Festival of Preaching in Cambridge last September (Features, 20 September 2024). She considers how the Church can bear witness to good news “in a world so full of the...

  • 3rd Sunday of Epiphany
    on 17th January 2025

    WHEN I ask people to read in worship, I advise them to prepare by reading the passage beforehand, familiarising themselves with its meaning, so as to communicate it effectively. Reading in worship is a privilege, and the office of Reader has been ...

  • Music review: Schütz, The Christmas Story (Wigmore Hall); Bach and Charpentier (St Martin-in-the-Fields)
    on 17th January 2025

    RETURNING to the Wigmore Hall for a pre-Christmas concert, Jonathan Cohen and Archangelo gave a programme of 17th-century German choral works by Heinrich Schütz. The opening “Hodie Christus Natus Est”, which combined precision and balance with ful...

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President Trump: 'I was saved by God to make America great again'
President Donald Trump declared he was "saved by God to make America great again" in his Inauguration Day speech on Monday, promising a bring the United States into a "golden age."
Posted: January 20, 2025, 6:41 pm
Christian schools and parents seek judicial review over government's VAT tax raid
The 13 claimants, supported by the Christian Legal Centre (CLC), say that the changes are unlawful and a breach of their human rights.
Posted: January 20, 2025, 2:40 pm
Tribunal backs firing of Christian teacher for biblical marriage social media posts
A school pastoral manager in north London plans to appeal an employment tribunal ruling this week that supported a Catholic school firing her over her social media posts in favor of biblical marriage.
Posted: January 20, 2025, 9:57 am
Trump promises to defend religious liberty ahead of inauguration
Donald Trump has promised sweeping changes from day one of his administration as he prepares to be inaugurated as US president for the second time.
Posted: January 20, 2025, 8:59 am
Colombian Christians call for government action after church leader assassinated
The assassination of a Protestant Christian leader in northern Colombia on 8 January has reignited demands for the Colombian government to reverse its controversial 2023 amendment of security legislation that stripped protections from religious leaders.
Posted: January 20, 2025, 8:44 am
What is the 'deep state' and should we be worried?
Like so many political questions in this era of the 'culture wars', how you view the 'deep state' depends from which perspective you come from, and whether you perceive Trump and his policies positively or negatively.
Posted: January 19, 2025, 9:32 am
Church leaders welcome Israel-Gaza ceasefire
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas due to come into effect on Sunday has been welcomed by Church leaders both within and beyond the Holy Land.
Posted: January 18, 2025, 10:46 am
The message of hope in the book of Lamentations
We can find hope by looking at what at first sight may seem a very unlikely source, the Old Testament book of Lamentations.
Posted: January 18, 2025, 10:34 am
Holy Land excavations piece together fascinating history of Byzantine-era monastery
Works being carried out as part of an Israel Land Authority development have unearthed Byzantine-era buildings, including a monastery withe a "unique" mosaic floor, built on a site that shows signs of settlement dating back to the Romans.
Posted: January 18, 2025, 9:30 am
Rev Marcus Walker on the difference the next Archbishop of Canterbury could make
Christian Today spoke to the Rev Marcus Walker, Rector of St Bartholomew the Great in the City of London and founder of the Save the Parish movement in the Church of England, about what he is looking for in a new Archbishop of Canterbury after Justin Welby stepped down in January.
Posted: January 18, 2025, 8:54 am
Football-loving nun says faith is secret to becoming world's oldest living woman
A football-loving nun from the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul has become the oldest person in the world after the death of Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka aged 116.
Posted: January 18, 2025, 8:48 am
Michael Tait steps down as lead singer of Newsboys after 15 years
After more than a decade-and-a-half of fronting the Christian rock band Newsboys, lead singer Michael Tait has announced his decision to step down, citing prayerful reflection and a sense of clarity in this new season of life.
Posted: January 17, 2025, 10:02 am
Is the cost of war ever justified?
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on ethical questions around war and collateral damage.
Posted: January 17, 2025, 9:15 am
Teenager convicted of murdering Christian schoolgirl
A teenage boy has been found guilty of murdering a Christian schoolgirl in a horrific knife attack in Croydon, south London.
Posted: January 17, 2025, 8:14 am
Arthur Blessitt, evangelist with carried wooden cross around the world, dies at 84
Blessitt is best known for carrying a 12-foot-tall cross around the world.
Posted: January 16, 2025, 8:53 am
380 million Christians persecuted worldwide - Open Doors
Some 380 million Christians are living in contexts of persecution and discrimination for their faith, according to Open Doors.
Posted: January 16, 2025, 8:09 am
Former Archbishop of Canterbury joins climate call to PM
The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Baron Williams of Oystermouth, has joined other faith leaders in calling on the Prime Minister to support the Climate and Nature Bill.
Posted: January 15, 2025, 9:47 am
Calls for submissions on quality of palliative care in the UK
Written submissions are being invited on the standards of care across the palliative care sector in the UK.
Posted: January 15, 2025, 9:24 am
Does the ideal Archbishop of Canterbury exist in the current Church of England?
The chances of a humble Christian, a faithful teacher of the biblical faith and a servant-hearted pastor, rather than a power-playing careerist, being appointed Archbishop of Canterbury in the contemporary Church of England are next to zero.
Posted: January 15, 2025, 8:56 am
Who really won the 2020 US presidential election?
Truth is obscured when there is such severe disagreement and distrust between political factions.
Posted: January 15, 2025, 8:49 am

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Exact date tradition says you should take your Christmas tree down


It's considered to be unlucky if you leave your Christmas tree up after a certain date.

Posted: December 31, 2024, 12:37 pm
An incredible archaeology discovery could rewrite the history of the Roman Empire


The man's burial with the amulet is a likely indication of the depth of his commitment to Christianity, researchers believe.

Posted: December 27, 2024, 3:26 pm
The 10 countries where Christmas is banned as Christians are forced into hiding


Owning a Bible or worshipping can get you thrown into prison in some countries, with the number of Christians facing persecution around the world rising.

Posted: December 22, 2024, 8:00 pm
'I escaped a North Korean torture prison and now I can celebrate Christmas'


EXCLUSIVE: Timothy Cho, 36, fled North Korea after he was smeared as a traitor's son.

Posted: December 22, 2024, 4:00 pm
Jesus’ brother's bone box discovered and named ‘most significant item from time of Christ’


A box which is believed to have carried the remains of Jesus' brother, James, could be the oldest physical evidence of Jesus.

Posted: December 21, 2024, 5:50 pm
Politics and politicians come and go - We need to be connected to God this Christmas


For Christians, Christmas celebrates something deeper than politics, something that places everything else into perspective. In the brief time on earth, we need a touch of eternity to give our lives meaning, writes Bishop Graham Tomlin.

Posted: December 21, 2024, 5:30 pm
Archaeology breakthrough as amulet in ancient skull rewrites history of Christianity


Nestled amid the remains of a man thought to have been between 25 and 35, archaeologists in Germany found an object described as a "scientific sensation".

Posted: December 19, 2024, 4:34 pm
Archaeology breakthrough as scientists make 'unusual' discovery near Alps


Evidence of early Christianity has been found after archaeologists unearthed a silver amulet.

Posted: December 18, 2024, 4:02 pm
Little-known Christmas tradition where one lucky girl lights the way with crown of candles


The celebration of Sankta Lucia is based on the martyrdom of young Sicilian girl St Lucy in the 4th Century - and brings Christmas mystery and magic.

Posted: December 17, 2024, 2:40 pm
Joy to the World, for King + Country put the Christ back in Christmas


The Nashville-based rock band celebrate the season with timeless hymns and original numbers live in London

Posted: December 16, 2024, 2:33 pm

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LGBT+ church leader arrested after Metro investigation into ‘sexual abuse’
They was 'just a hugger' doing 'old guy things', one alleged victim was told.
Author: Josh Milton and Danny Rigg
Posted: November 18, 2024, 4:38 pm
‘I was a member of a shadowy church with no name under investigation by the FBI’
In 2012, Jolyn stopped attending the religion's meetings to focus on putting herself through college.
Author: Sarah Hooper
Posted: September 23, 2024, 5:00 pm
Pensioner who’s survived being crucified 35 times says it’s time to hang up the nails
'Because my body is getting weaker, I can't tell — if there will be a next one or if this is really the final time.'
Author: Brooke Davies
Posted: March 29, 2024, 3:57 pm
Why do people eat fish on Good Friday?
It's a traditional meal over Easter weekend.
Author: Sophie Dickinson
Posted: March 28, 2024, 10:43 am
My religious beliefs are threatening to ruin my friend’s wedding
My friend and his wife-to-be have asked me to participate by doing a reading from the Bible. 
Author: Alison Rios McCrone
Posted: March 17, 2024, 9:00 am
Met says sorry for PCSO who stuck tongue out when she confronted a busker
'We’re sorry for the offence caused and will take the learning forward.'
Author: Brooke Davies
Posted: January 31, 2024, 9:49 am
Spanish right-wingers fume over depiction of Jesus that’s way too sexy
Artist Salustiano García based the face of Christ on his 27-year-old son Horacio.
Author: Craig Munro
Posted: January 30, 2024, 4:17 pm
Very mature PCSO sticks tongue out after challenging busker’s song choice
The volunteer special constable tried to stop a popular Christian worship singer from performing in Oxford Street,.
Author: Sam Courtney-Guy
Posted: January 29, 2024, 5:12 pm
I was born into one of the world’s most notorious religious cults, we thought Armageddon was coming
'It took 22 years for me to be free physically and it's a lifelong journey to be free mentally.'
Author: Alice Giddings
Posted: January 29, 2024, 9:37 am
I emailed to check whether I would be welcome in church
After rejecting the chuch in my teens, my first service back in over 20 years felt like coming home.
Author: Cleo Madeleine
Posted: December 17, 2023, 11:00 am
Church bell that chimed every hour for 200 years is silenced after a single complaint
'This change has not only disrupted our sense of community but also altered an integral part of our town's identity,'
Author: Sarah Hooper
Posted: November 16, 2023, 2:53 pm
Should I convert to my partner’s religion in order to marry her?
Do not feel pressured to do something that does not align with your genuine views.
Author: Alison Rios McCrone
Posted: October 1, 2023, 7:00 am
‘I was born into one of the world’s most notorious religious cults, we thought Armageddon was coming’
'It took 22 years for me to be free physically and it's a lifelong journey to be free mentally.'
Author: Alice Giddings
Posted: September 15, 2023, 5:00 am
Satanic symbols scrawled on vodka bar after top politician said name ‘offended’ his religion
A politician had previously said the bar's name 'belongs in the pit of hell'.
Author: Jordan King
Posted: September 1, 2023, 4:07 pm
Who is Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby as he speaks in the House of Lords?
The Archbishop will speak in the House of Lords later today.
Author: Evelyn Richards
Posted: May 10, 2023, 10:45 am
When is Orthodox Easter 2023 and in what ways is it different?
Don't expect chocolate eggs.
Author: Andrew Gaudion
Posted: April 9, 2023, 4:00 am
According to the Easter story, what is the significance of Easter Sunday?
Let's remind ourselves of the true meaning behind Easter (don't worry, you can keep eating your egg while reading)
Author: Amy Willis and Taran Bassi
Posted: April 9, 2023, 3:00 am
What is Fish Friday and what does it have to do with Easter?
Holy mackerel. Almost literally. Here's why fish on Fridays is important for Christians.
Author: Jack Slater
Posted: April 7, 2023, 9:15 am
Why do we have Easter eggs? Tradition of chocolate eggs explained
When can you crack open the chocolate?
Author: Jessica Lindsay
Posted: April 6, 2023, 3:12 pm
What is Palm Sunday and how is it celebrated?
Christians across the world are today observing Palm Sunday.
Author: Evelyn Richards
Posted: April 2, 2023, 3:00 am
‘Sexist’ church marks International Women’s Day by voting against female vicar
The church said women could join the clergy but they 'an overall male priest in charge'.
Author: Jordan King
Posted: March 8, 2023, 4:05 pm
What is Ash Wednesday? The meaning behind the first day of Lent
Here's why the holy day is observed.
Author: Zaina Alibhai
Posted: February 22, 2023, 4:00 am
Demi Lovato’s HOLY FVCK poster offensive to Christians says watchdog
Oopsies.
Author: Kitty Chrisp
Posted: January 11, 2023, 11:37 am
When are the 12 Days of Christmas and what do they symbolise?
And what's 'a partridge in a pear tree' got to do with it?
Author: Elizabeth Atkin
Posted: December 13, 2022, 11:22 am
Couple are the first to baptise their son in a font made of Lego
'Everybody loves Lego!'
Author: Brooke Davies
Posted: November 30, 2022, 6:01 pm
Man parks his Land Rover on church path to stop cars ‘damaging’ his house
The 'constant' stream of traffic to the church was apparently damaging his home.
Author: Brooke Davies
Posted: November 30, 2022, 4:58 pm
Bishop told congregation they would ‘die from Covid without his £91 cure’
Climate Wiseman claimed the virus couldn't 'stand the power' of his so-called cure.
Author: Joe Roberts
Posted: November 24, 2022, 12:36 pm
What is St Crispin’s Day? History of holiday mentioned in Jacob Rees-Mogg’s resignation letter
It's most famous for it Shakespeare connection.
Author: Elizabeth Atkin
Posted: October 25, 2022, 2:58 pm
Pablo the goat sings in cathedral at ‘animal blessing’ service
It wasn't half baaad.
Author: Brooke Davies
Posted: October 4, 2022, 11:57 am
Who is Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby as he leads a service in memory of the Queen?
The Archbishop will conduct a service in memory of the Queen today.
Author: Evelyn Richards
Posted: September 19, 2022, 10:04 am

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