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Baptist leader arrested in Myanmar
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is calling for the immediate release of the former president of the Kachin Baptist Convention in Myanmar.
Church of England's Christmas film invites people to celebrate birth of Jesus
After years of uncertainty, restrictions and lockdowns in the pandemic, Church of England churches across the country are getting ready to welcome people through their doors this Christmas and a new video has been launched with the message that everyone is invited.
Archbishop of Canterbury makes poignant visit to mass grave in Ukraine
The Archbishop of Canterbury says he has been struck by the "magnitude of evil" unleashed in Ukraine after paying a sombre visit to a mass grave in the war-ravaged country.Â
Christian population in England and Wales falls below half for first time
Over a third of people now say they have no religion - up from a quarter 10 years ago.
Marie Curie apologises to chaplain who was banned from wearing cross
Cancer charity Marie Curie has apologised "unreservedly" after a Christian chaplain was told he could not wear a small cross pin while meeting patients.
Woman moved on for praying near abortion clinic
Livia Tossici-Bolt was praying with her friend outside the parameter of the 150m buffer zone when they were approached by two community safety officers employed by the local council to patrol the vicinity of the abortion clinic.
Disability campaigners to take abortion law case to Supreme Court
Campaigners for the equal treatment of people with Down's syndrome are to take their challenge against a discriminatory abortion law to the Supreme Court after losing in the Court of Appeal today.
Concerns for India's religious minorities after Supreme Court calls for action against Hindu conversion
Human rights and religious liberty campaigners are sounding the alarm after India's Supreme Court called on the government to act against supposed "fraudulent religious conversion".
Questions to Ask Your Muslim Friends
A new book is being launched to help Christians reach out to their Muslim neighbours and friends.
Conference booking was cancelled after complaint by venue's LGBT staff
"This attempt to cancel the event is illustrative of the dangerous and deeply intolerant times we live in, where any discussion or disagreement about issues like race and gender are silenced."
Over 3,000 Christians have signed declaration on marriage, sex and identity
A declaration launched last month upholding a biblical view of marriage, sex and identity has surpassed 3,000 signatures.
Parts of the Bible are 'no longer appropriate in modern society', says Crown Prosecution Service
"It is extraordinary that the prosecution, speaking on behalf of the state, could say that the Bible contains abusive words which, when spoken in public, constitute a criminal offence."
Scottish gender recognition proposals should not include under-18s, says equalities watchdog
The Equality and Human Rights Commission noted that the legal age in Scotland for issues "of less significance" like driving, buying alcohol and getting a tattoo is over 16.
Many Brits are facing 'a very hard winter', bishops warn
Church of England bishops have welcomed some of the measures in the Chancellor's Autumn Statement but warned that many people still face "a very hard winter".
Persecution of Christians worldwide is getting worse, report warns
Christians who live in parts of the world that enjoy peace and religious freedom must speak up for the suffering Church in the face of increasing persecution, a new report by Aid to the Church in Need pleads.
Ukrainians are asking why God allowed the war, says Bible Society leader
The head of the Ukrainian Bible Society says that people in his country are searching for answers after months of devastating war with Russia.