All World articles
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Opinion
Celebrate the ceasefire. But remember peace is more than the absence of war
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is to be celebrated, says George Pitcher. But true shalom demands justice too
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Opinion
Bill Maher says there’s a genocide against Christians in Nigeria. Is he right?
US talk show host Bill Maher has attacked the media for its silence over the genocide of Christians taking place in Nigeria where thousands have reportedly been murdered by groups including Boko Haram and Islamic State. But the genocide claim is contested by the Nigerian government who say “simplistic” accusations only “fuel propaganda”. What’s the truth? Ben Cohen from Open Doors gives his view
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Real Life
Christians here are attacked, killed and imprisoned — but we are transforming our community with compassion
Born into a low-caste family in a region where Christians are treated as sub-human, Dr Amir shares how faith, love, and practical compassion are transforming communities and growing the Church in Pakistan — one of the most challenging places in the world to be a Christian
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Opinion
Now is the time for Christians to show love to their Jewish neighbours
A terrorist attack on a synagogue in Manchester which claimed the lives two people has been condemned by political and church leaders. Michele Guinness believes the Jewish community carries wounds few outsiders can truly grasp. It’s vital Christians - who worship a Jewish Messiah - should take the time to reach out in love and friendship towards their Jewish neighbours, she says
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Opinion
Secular and left-leaning thinking is leading to the West's decline
New research confirms that cultivating a healthy spiritual life is vital for the flourishing of both individuals and wider society, says Bishop Joseph D’Souza. That’s why he believes the West must recover its cultural and moral values by returning to its Christian roots
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Opinion
I don’t want a British caliphate. I want a country where Christians can live alongside others
An encounter with a nun in a Spanish cathedral has George Pitcher ruminating on a time of unprecedented tension – and what it means for Christians, Jews and Muslims to live together in peace
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Opinion
Chinese Christians are being arrested for tithing. But Gen Z are still hungry for Jesus
When 400 police officers swept through a province in eastern China and arrested 70 Christians, it confirmed the Communist Party’s campaign against house churches was intensifying. But could the pressure faced by the Chinese Church actually bring about growth?
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Opinion
Why I am praying for a secular government in Nepal
As an uprising among Gen Z topples the Nepalese government, the country is at a crossroads, says Narendra Chettri*. If Nepal wants more religious freedom, Christians should pray for a secular government, not a religious one
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Opinion
Palestinian statehood: cold comfort or flicker of hope?
The UK has joined other Western nations in formally recognising Palestine. Former Oslo Accords negotiator Dr Harry Hagopian asks whether this gesture will translate into meaningful progress toward peace, or whether it will further complicate an already volatile situation
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Real Life
‘People go to Magaluf to party, but I went to share God’s love’
Over 19 million young people visit Mallorca every year, often with the intention of partying hard. But 20-year-old Charlie McCarthy went with a different goal: to share the gospel with his peers on Magaluf’s infamous strip
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Opinion
The biggest obstacle to world mission is being dismantled faster than ever
On World Literacy Day, James Poole from Wycliffe Bible Translators, explores how translation of the scriptures is speeding up and changing millions of lives for the better
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News Analysis
Pastor Jerry Eze hosted 2025’s largest gathering of Christians in the UK. Here’s what happened
40,000 Christians gathered in London’s ExCeL for the annual New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations event. AJ Gomez reports
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Magazine Features
We've learned all we can from US megachurches. Let's be inspired by the Global Majority Church
The problem with Christianity in the UK is that we’re looking in the wrong direction, says Nick Page. It’s time to stop assuming our brothers and sisters across the pond have all the answers, and look to the example of Christians in the Majority World
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The Big Picture
Wet weddings: The couple who wouldn't let a typhoon prevent their marriage
This 19th century church in the Philippines may have been submerged by the rains of Typhoon Wipha, but Jade and Jamaica were determined to go ahead with their special day regardless
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Opinion
World peace? You can start by loving your neighbour next door
From war in Ukraine to asylum hotels in Essex, when it comes to international conflict or local politics, the Christian call to peace remains says George Pitcher. But what exactly does that look like?
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News Analysis
The President of Kenya wants to build a new church. Why are Christians opposing it?
Some evangelical leaders in Kenya have backed President William Ruto’s plan to construct a new 8,000-seat chapel at the presidential residence. But other denominations have been highly critical. Daniel Sitole reports
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Opinion
The Christian voice must return to the dangerous middle ground
When everyone is an extremist, George Pitcher argues it’s time for Christians to reclaim the middle ground
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News Analysis
You’ve just purchased a Bible for £24.99. Where does the profit go?
Donald Trump making $1.3m from sales of the ‘God Bless the USA’ Bible has caused outrage among some Christians. But where our Bibles are made and who profits from sales of scripture is more complex – and controversial – than you might think. Tim Wyatt explores
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Real Life
‘I’m a Ukrainian church leader. Amid the heartache of war, we’re baptising more people than ever’
The Russian invasion is still wreaking a heavy toll, and the need is great, says Ukrainian church leader David Karcha. He reports on how his church is seeing God move powerfully, even amid the chaos of war
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Real Life
‘My colleague was murdered by Kenyan police. I spent seven years fighting for justice’
Award-winning human rights lawyer Janice Muchemi explains how her Christian faith motivated her to keep campaigning for justice, even when the odds were stacked against her