All World articles – Page 5
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OpinionPope Francis (1936-2025): The people’s pope
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. He was the Bishop of Rome from 2013 to 2025 in a papacy characterised by a dedication to the marginalised and a deep care for God’s creation. Though his time in office was not free from criticism and controversy, it was one that will leave a lasting impact on Catholics around the world, says Catherine Pepinster
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Reviews2073: This chilling glimpse of the future demands a Christian response
Asif Kapadia’s latest film blends dystopian fiction with chillingly real archive footage to portray a future shaped by authoritarianism, climate catastrophe and tech tyranny. But in a world that already feels on the brink, is 2073 a wake-up call - or a cause for despair?
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OpinionIsrael’s attack on a Christian hospital breaks my heart. We will keep praying for peace
The last operating hospital in the Gaza Strip was hit by an Israeli airstrike yesterday. Israel says a Hamas command and control centre was being operated from inside the medical facility. The head of Bethlehem Bible College Rev Jack Sara condemns the attack and says he fears for the remaining 600 Christians in Gaza
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OpinionWhy the mainstream media’s reporting on alleged abuse at YWAM falls short
Christians should be grateful whenever abusive practices within the Church are brought into the light. But too often a lack of religious literacy within our national newspapers leads to inaccurate reporting, says Tim Wyatt
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Opinion3 reasons why every Christian should learn a biblical language
A basic language course on Hebrew or Greek can transform your understanding of scripture and ultimately the world, says Dr Jonathan Rowlands
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Magazine FeaturesChristians are the most persecuted religious group in the world. Why is the media silent?
Stories of Christians being persecuted around the world rarely make the headlines in the mainstream media. Heather Tomlinson investigates why
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InterviewsHatun Tash: ‘Sometimes I get beaten. I keep going until Muslims hear the Gospel’
The ex-Muslim on confronting Islam, suffering for the gospel and why she won’t stop sharing the good news whatever the cost
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OpinionShahida Bibi was forced to convert to Islam and married against her will. Now she’s free
Shahida Bibi was abducted, forced to convert from Christianity to Islam and sexually exploited. Tragically, she is only one of many girls who endure this fate. Her restored freedom is a sign of hope, but the fight against forced conversion and child marriage is far from over, says Tehmina Arora
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News Analysis70 Christians have been beheaded in DRC. The world must act now
Christians are being targeted by Islamic Extremists in the Democratic Republic of Congo. As the country descends further into war and chaos, Illia Djadi says that if the international community doesn’t intervene, this slaughter will be just one of many
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ReviewsThis Oscar-nominated drama is a terrifying glimpse into what persecuted Christians face
Seeing a big-screen dramatic portrayal of a brutal and unjust regime brings to life the stories we hear from persecuted Christians, says Steve Dew-Jones. Here’s what he made of the Iranian film, The Seed of the Sacred Fig
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Magazine Features‘We can’t keep up with the number of students requesting baptism’
Reports of God at work among Gen Z are flooding in from around the globe. Tony Wilson heads to Toulouse, to investigate a remarkable renewal among the town’s student population
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Magazine FeaturesThe Iranians stormed this church and forced its closure. But I’ll never forget the Christians I met there
When Tara Jamali returned to Iran after an absence of 20 years, she was shocked to discover the church she attended as a student boarded up. Pressure on Iranian Christians is growing she says, but glimmers of hope are present in the darkness
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News AnalysisWho is Paula White-Cain?
Controversial televangelist Paula White-Cain is a long-standing friend of Donald Trump. But her appointment to the White House Faith Office has garnered criticism from across the political and religious spectrum. Stephanie Addenbrooke Bean takes a closer look
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OpinionTrump’s ‘peace plan’ for Ukraine would be a disaster for religious freedom
If a US-negotiated peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine involves ceding land, it will also have huge implications for the Church. Andreja Bogdanovski explains why Putin wants control of Orthodoxy in Ukraine - and why that would be dangerous for all Christians
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Opinion‘We’re marking the invasion of Ukraine with a national day of prayer’
Three years on from Russia’s invasion, the Ukrainian people have not given up hope. Instead, they will be praying for peace today, and are asking Christians everywhere to join them
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News AnalysisExplained: What you need to know about the chaos surrounding Barnabas Aid
After a tumultuous power struggle that led to the ousting of the charity’s founder, Patrick Sookhdeo, the Charity Commission launched an investigation and took control of how much Barnabas Aid can spend. Now, two individuals have been arrested in connection with a fraud inquiry. Tim Wyatt delves into the chaos engulfing one of the UK’s most prominent Christian charities
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OpinionJoe Rogan and Jordan Peterson are taking Gen Z men to Church
A new survey from Australia reveals that Gen Z men are embracing Christianity. They’re disillusioned with modern culture, energised by conservative thinkers such as Jordan Peterson and seeking something greater than themselves. But is the Church ready for them?
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OpinionTrump’s Gaza plan is shocking. Let’s listen to the voices of Palestinian Christians
As Donald Trump suggests turning Gaza into a “riviera”, Dr Harry Hagopian urges Christians to listen instead to the viewpoints of local Palestinian Christians, and to continue to pray for both peace and justice
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OpinionJD Vance’s speech will leave Christians in a state of confused anxiety
US Vice President JD Vance may have been right to warn Europe against retreating from Christian values during his speech at the Munich Security Conference. But parts of his message should also concern us, says Tony Wilson
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OpinionConservative Christians are flocking on board the ARC. I went along to find out why
Political firebrands and Christian apologists shared the stage at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) event in London. As 4,000 leaders including Jordan Peterson, Kemi Badenoch MP and Os Guinness discussed the future of Western civilisation, Sam Hailes went along to find out whether the faith is being co-opted by conservative politics, or a genuine revival is taking place in the public sphere
