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Vatican issues 5-page clarification amid backlash to same-sex blessing guidance

The Vatican's doctrinal office issued a five-page statement Thursday clarifying last month's controversial "Fiducia Supplicans" guidance, which led to an eruption of pushback from theologically conservative Roman Catholic prelates worldwide.

Spiritual warfare

The devil is the great tempter and he puts temptations before us all the time.

If you could pray one prayer, what would it be?

If you were at the Western Wall and wanted to write one prayer to stick in the rocks, what would it be?

Do you see the grace in Deuteronomy?

You might have also thought Deuteronomy was dry or even worse, that it was just a book full of dreadful rules but if you zoom out you see a glorious picture of God's grace and care and how it all fits into the big picture of Jesus coming to set all things right and that is why I find Deuteronomy not dry or dreadful but delightful!

Seeds of faith and hope in crisis-hit Lebanon

Christian Today speaks to Ali Wood, Tearfund's country director for Lebanon, about how Christians are responding to the many challenges affecting the crisis-hit country.

Methodist Church issues guidance discouraging use of terms 'husband' and 'wife'

"Using the language that individuals use for themselves shows that we care as a Church and that we affirm them as a child of God," the guidance says.

Fears of more attacks after Christmas massacre in Nigeria

Christians in Nigeria's Plateau State are living in fear of more attacks after devastating bloodshed over the Christmas period.

Faith focus: Navigating the New Year with help from the Bible

In the Christian tradition, this annual reset can hold a particular significance, serving as an opportune moment to rededicate oneself to a life guided by faith and spiritual principles.

Christians on New Year Honours List

The Archbishop of Canterbury was recognised by the King for the role he played in his coronation earlier this year.

Over 125K sign petition protesting plan to replace historic Notre Dame stained glass windows

More than 125,000 people have signed a petition to protest a plan to replace historic stained glass windows in Notre Dame Cathedral with contemporary artwork.

Over 70 children under 5 referred to shuttered Tavistock gender clinic: report

Among the 382 children ages 6 and under referred to the Tavistock gender clinic in London over the past decade, more than 70 were as young as 3 and 4, according to a recent report on the now-shuttered facility that pursued "gender-affirming" interventions for minors.