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Church of England publishes book of prayer for King Charles' coronation
Church of England publishes book of prayer for King Charles' coronation

The Church of England has published a book of daily prayers ahead of the coronation of King Charles III in May.

Over half of Scots would back an evangelical Christian in government top jobs
Over half of Scots would back an evangelical Christian in government top jobs

A poll has revealed broad support in Scotland for evangelical Christians holding top government jobs.

Ukrainian church leaders targeted by Russian forces, says Christian charity
Ukrainian church leaders targeted by Russian forces, says Christian charity

Release International reports that church leaders in Ukraine are being "singled out" for persecution in parts of the country occupied by Russian forces.

Maya Forstater gives evidence in Christian teacher's misgendering case
Maya Forstater gives evidence in Christian teacher's misgendering case

Feminist campaigner Maya Forstater has given expert evidence in support of a Christian teacher who faces being struck off the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) after allegedly misgendering a pupil.

Evangelical church pursues alternative oversight after CofE same-sex blessing vote
Evangelical church pursues alternative oversight after CofE same-sex blessing vote

One of the biggest evangelical churches in London has announced plans to form closer ties with Anglican bodies that take a conservative view of sexuality.

Sacked chaplain to appeal after losing employment tribunal case
Sacked chaplain to appeal after losing employment tribunal case

A Church of England chaplain has called an employment tribunal ruling against him a blow for freedom of speech and Christian freedoms.

Ukrainians still at risk of human trafficking, says Christian charity
Ukrainians still at risk of human trafficking, says Christian charity

Christian campaigners have warned of the continued human trafficking threat to Ukrainians on the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Ukrainian refugees in the UK feel welcomed but worried about an uncertain future
Ukrainian refugees in the UK feel welcomed but worried about an uncertain future

A year to the day since Russia invaded Ukraine, refugees who fled to the UK feel welcomed but worried about their future, with many finding employment, housing and the language barrier an ongoing challenge.

Free Church of Scotland condemns 'anti-Christian intolerance' towards Kate Forbes
Free Church of Scotland condemns 'anti-Christian intolerance' towards Kate Forbes

The level of "anti-Christian intolerance" shown to SNP leadership contender Kate Forbes is "lamentable", the Free Church of Scotland has said.

Bishop accused of blacklisting chaplain over sermon on identity politics
Bishop accused of blacklisting chaplain over sermon on identity politics

An employment tribunal is to hear the case of a former school chaplain who says he was blacklisted from officiating in the Church of England after giving a sermon on identity politics.

Welby asks to meet Anglican Primates over CofE same-sex blessing plans
Welby asks to meet Anglican Primates over CofE same-sex blessing plans

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has expressed his desire to meet Anglican Primates after the Church of England's decision to move forward with blessings for same-sex couples.

Equalities minister defends Kate Forbes over gay marriage beliefs
Equalities minister defends Kate Forbes over gay marriage beliefs

Equalities minister Kemi Badenoch has said she will not condemn SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes over her views on same-sex marriage.

Kate Forbes defends right to hold Christian views on marriage and sexuality
Kate Forbes defends right to hold Christian views on marriage and sexuality

Kate Forbes has been forced to defend her Christian views about homosexuality and same-sex marriage after launching her campaign to become next leader of the SNP.

Vulnerable people will be at increased risk if assisted suicide is legalised, says Danny Kruger
Vulnerable people will be at increased risk if assisted suicide is legalised, says Danny Kruger

Danny Kruger MP has warned against legalising assisted suicide and called instead for greater investment in palliative care.

Please keep giving, says Christian charity after a year of war in Ukraine
Please keep giving, says Christian charity after a year of war in Ukraine

With the first anniversary of the Russian war in Ukraine this week, Christian charity Stewardship is appealing for ongoing support to keep providing relief on the frontline.

Rate of church closures is higher in low-income neighbourhoods
Rate of church closures is higher in low-income neighbourhoods

A new study has found that poor communities are being hardest hit by church closures.