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Free Speech Union to launch legal challenge against 'anti-Muslim hostility' definition
Christians and other faith groups have spoken out against the definition.
Winchester Cathedral welcomed 25,000 visitors at Christmas
Winchester Cathedral is celebrating a strong turnout to its Christmas services, events and market in 2025.
Hospital unlawfully withdrew life sustaining treatment from man, court rules
The Christian Legal Centre said an inquiry into end-of-life care is "long overdue".
Support for assisted suicide in Scotland 'draining away'
The final vote is expected to be very close.
Catholic priest killed by Israeli tank fire in Lebanon
An IDF tank reportedly fired twice on a civilian dwelling.
Christian couple separated from daughters after 'religious extremism' accusations lose appeal
Going to church three times a week is evidence of "religious extremism".
Bible sales grew in 2025, data shows
Strong sales in trivia, quiz books and religious titles highlight "sustained demand for escapism and insight", says NielsenIQ.
Tom Holland appointed Bede Librarian at Durham Cathedral
Holland said he was honoured to take up the role.
Two more Christians confirmed killed in Iran protests
A total of 19 Christians have been confirmed dead as a result of a crackdown on anti-government protests.
Christians lament government's new Islamophobia definition
“The positives are relative to how bad it could have been."
House of Lords votes to close online porn 'loopholes'
The Online Safety Act may have reduced online pornography, but may also have been used to stifle free speech.
Medical professionals warn Scotland against voting for assisted suicide
A host of medical bodies, as well as church leaders, have publicly opposed assisted suicide.
House of Lords urged to back abolition of non-crime hate incidents
The House of Lords is being urged to vote in favour of abolishing controversial non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs).
Concerns raised that government grooming gang inquiry will ignore Islam
"I grew up a Christian .. it was just used as a way to break me down, as in ‘Where is your God now? Why has your God forsaken you?” said one rape gang survivor.
UN rights panel hears concerns about discrimination against Christians in Europe
Christians in Europe are threatened by Islamist violence and government restrictions.
Iraqi Christian complex hit by suspected Iranian drone attack
A local church leader said the latest Middle East conflict would once again prompt the region's Christians to ask themselves whether they should stay or go.