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Christian teacher who refused to use gender neutral pronouns jailed for contempt of court
Christian teacher who refused to use gender neutral pronouns jailed for contempt of court

A Christian teacher has been sent to prison for contempt of court following a dispute with his school over the use of transgender pronouns.

Archbishop prays for new prime minister Liz Truss
Archbishop prays for new prime minister Liz Truss

The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he is praying for Liz Truss, who today was confirmed as Britain's new Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party.

Chaplain says he was deemed a 'moderate risk to children' for sermon on human identity
Chaplain says he was deemed a 'moderate risk to children' for sermon on human identity

A chaplain who told school students that they did not have to agree with ideologies around human identity claims he was blacklisted by the Diocese of Derby as a "moderate risk to children".

Christian naval officer sues Ministry of Defence claiming religious discrimination
Christian naval officer sues Ministry of Defence claiming religious discrimination

A Christian officer in the Royal Navy has claimed he was removed from a nuclear submarine after making his moral objections to the weapons known.

Younger people are more likely to pray than older generations
Younger people are more likely to pray than older generations

Younger people in the UK are more likely to pray than older generations, new research by the Church of England has found.

Myanmar urged to release former UK ambassador
Myanmar urged to release former UK ambassador

A Christian organisation is urging Myanmar to release the former UK ambassador, Vicky Bowman and her husband.

Assisted suicide campaigners seek talks with Scottish First Minister
Assisted suicide campaigners seek talks with Scottish First Minister

Campaigners against proposals to legalise assisted suicide are seeking an urgent meeting with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

Pakistani Christians accused of blasphemy released on bail
Pakistani Christians accused of blasphemy released on bail

The accused include Raja Warris, a lay leader in the Anglican Church of Pakistan.

Parents urged to reassure their children on GCSE results today
Parents urged to reassure their children on GCSE results today

The Spurgeons charity is urging parents to help their children deal with anxiety and pressure on GCSE results day today.

Extending 'DIY' home abortions 'puts women in greater danger'
Extending 'DIY' home abortions 'puts women in greater danger'

The government has come under fire from Christians for making the pills by post abortion service permanent.

17 Christians killed in Democratic Republic of Congo
17 Christians killed in Democratic Republic of Congo

Open Doors is asking for prayer after at least 17 Christians were killed in a string of targeted attacks in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Nicola Sturgeon to convene second abortion summit
Nicola Sturgeon to convene second abortion summit

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is to hold a second summit on abortion access and buffer zones around abortion clinics.

Lambeth Conference has 'compounded the problems' in the Anglican Communion
Lambeth Conference has 'compounded the problems' in the Anglican Communion

Gafcon leader, Foley Beach, has expressed disappointment with the Lambeth Conference for treating liberal and traditional interpretations of Scripture as "equally valid".

Warnings for the UK after Australian conversion therapy ban
Warnings for the UK after Australian conversion therapy ban

Introducing a conversion therapy ban similar to that in the Australian state of Victoria could be "catastrophic", Christian campaigners have warned.

Death threats against JK Rowling are 'appalling', says Archbishop
Death threats against JK Rowling are 'appalling', says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken out after a death threat was made against JK Rowling.

Archbishop voices 'great sadness' after dozens die in Egypt church fire
Archbishop voices 'great sadness' after dozens die in Egypt church fire

The Coptic Orthodox Archbishop of London has spoken of his "great sadness" after a fire in a church in Egypt left dozens dead, including many children.