0 5 min 2 mths

Christian woman persecuted by Iranian regime sentenced to 9 years in prison

BY  :  Anugrah  Kumar  Christian  Today   A Christian convert in Iran has been sentenced to nine years and eight months in prison on trumped-up charges linked to state security and anti-government activity after her Bible and Christian literature were seized during a January raid […]

Religion
0 3 min 2 mths

Christian bookshop named ‘champion’ by industry association

BY  :   Staff  Writer  Christian  Today   A Christian bookshop in Dereham has been declared one of 20 “Bookshop Champions” by the Booksellers Association as part of this year’s Independent Bookshop Week. Green Pastures is believed to be the only specialist Christian bookseller in Norfolk […]

Religion
0 4 min 2 mths

Pleas to remember Africa’s forgotten wars

BY  :  Staff  Writer  Christian Today   A Catholic missionary to the Islamic world has asked that the faithful not forget the suffering of those caught up in humanitarian crises, particularly in Sudan and other parts of Africa. Father Diego Dalle Carbonare, a Comboni missionary […]

Religion

Missionary turned soldier in Ukraine balances faith with harsh frontline realities

0 4 min 6 mths

BY  : Staff  Writer  Christian  Today   A former missionary who is now serving as a soldier in the Ukrainian army has spoken about the realities of faith for a man tasked with killing in defence of his country. Mykhailo Husiev was for almost 20 […]

Religion
0 3 min 6 mths

Rwanda’s president on the defensive over church closures

BY :  Anugrah  Kumar  Christian Today   Rwandan President Paul Kagame defended the government’s forced closure of Evangelical churches, accusing them of being a “den of bandits” led by deceptive relics of colonialism. Kagame made the remarks while defending the government’s closure of thousands of […]

Religion
0 3 min 7 mths

Church group praying after New Year’s fire tragedy in Switzerland

BY :  Staff  Writer  Christian Today   The World Council of Churches (WCC) has said it is “mourning” with the people of Switzerland and everyone directly affected by the tragic fire that ripped through a bar in Crans-Montana during new year celebrations. At least 40 […]

Religion
0 4 min 7 mths

Iran jails five Christians for faith-related activities

BY  :  Christian Today staff writer   Five Iranian Christians have been given long prison sentences totalling 50 years after being convicted over activities linked to their Christian faith, according to organisations monitoring religious freedom. The group includes two men who had previously been imprisoned […]

Religion
0 3 min 7 mths

Top New Year’s resolutions: Americans want more family time, prayer in 2026

BY  : Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter    As Americans look ahead to 2026, “spending more time with family” and “praying more” are among the top 10 most common New Year’s resolutions. YouGov released a survey asking Americans about their views on 2025 as it comes to […]

Religion
0 3 min 7 mths

Nigerian government accused of being in denial about persecution of Christians

BY  :  Staff  Writer  Christian Today   The Nigerian government has been accused of being in denial about the scale of anti-Christian violence conducted by Islamic militants. The plight of Nigeria’s Christian community has been taken up by US President Donald Trump, who in late […]

Religion
0 3 min 7 mths

Turkey arrested 115 suspected ISIS members, thwarting Christmas and New Year plots against non-Muslims

BY  :  Staff  Writer  Christian  Today   Turkish police arrested 115 suspected Islamic State (ISIS) members in a series of raids across the country. It is believed the terror group was planning on conducting terror attacks targeting non-Muslims to coincide with Christmas and New Year’s […]

Religion
0 4 min 7 mths

Christmas was a mix of joy and hostility for Christians in India

BY  :  Joseph D’ Souza  Christian  Today   India has witnessed a blend of joyful Christmas celebrations in many parts of the country, alongside reports of hate, hostility, and attacks on Christians this season, particularly in northern and central regions. The nation—and the world—is observing […]

Religion