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Christian doctors send £300k of medical supplies to Ukraine
Christian doctors send £300k of medical supplies to Ukraine

The shipments have been made possible by a fundraising appeal by the International Christian Medical and Dental Association (ICMDA).

Despite surge in digital worship, people still love church buildings
Despite surge in digital worship, people still love church buildings

The pandemic may have led to a surge in a digital worship but affection for church buildings remains strong, fresh research reveals.

Queen to miss Maundy Thursday church service
Queen to miss Maundy Thursday church service

The Queen has pulled out of the annual Maundy Thursday church service for the first time since 1970.

Evangelical Alliance calls for clarity around conversion therapy ban
Evangelical Alliance calls for clarity around conversion therapy ban

The Evangelical Alliance has criticised the "chaos and confusion" surrounding government plans to introduce a ban on conversion therapy.

Fight continues for Finnish MP who tweeted about marriage and sexuality
Fight continues for Finnish MP who tweeted about marriage and sexuality

Finland's state prosecutor is to appeal after a Christian MP was cleared of hate speech for publicly sharing her views on marriage and sexuality.

Bishop expresses 'deep alarm' at plans for Channel 4 sell-off
Bishop expresses 'deep alarm' at plans for Channel 4 sell-off

A leading Church of England bishop has expressed 'deep alarm' at plans announced by the UK government this week to press ahead with the proposed privatisation of Channel Four, despite widespread opposition.

'Strong case' to expel Russian Orthodox Church from ecumenical body, says Rowan Williams
'Strong case' to expel Russian Orthodox Church from ecumenical body, says Rowan Williams

The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has suggested that the World Council of Churches (WCC) could be justified in expelling the Russian Orthodox Church over its failure to condemn the war in Ukraine.

'Stop this obscene killing,' pleads Archbishop after reports of war crimes in Ukraine
'Stop this obscene killing,' pleads Archbishop after reports of war crimes in Ukraine

The Archbishop of Canterbury has condemned alleged atrocities in the Ukrainian town of Bucha.

Christians unite in prayer for Ukraine
Christians unite in prayer for Ukraine

Churches across the UK and Ireland are uniting in prayer for Ukraine on Sunday afternoon.

Another Indian state passes anti-conversion law
Another Indian state passes anti-conversion law

India is being called to uphold religious freedom for all its citizens after Haryana became the 10th state in the country to pass an anti-conversion law.

Church leaders repeat warning over conversion therapy ban
Church leaders repeat warning over conversion therapy ban

Church leaders have written to the Prime Minister to express their "considerable concern" after a double U-turn by the government this week on banning conversion therapy.

Pope apologises to Canada's Indigenous peoples over residential school abuse
Pope apologises to Canada's Indigenous peoples over residential school abuse

Pope Francis has apologised and asked for forgiveness over the role of the Catholic Church in the abuse of Indigenous children within Canada's residential school system.

Government says it will ban conversion therapy but not for transgender people
Government says it will ban conversion therapy but not for transgender people

The government has said it plans to ban so-called conversion therapy for gay and bisexual people across England and Wales, but not for transgender people.

Anglican leaders call for withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine
Anglican leaders call for withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine

Anglican leaders worldwide have condemned the war in Ukraine and called for an "immediate" ceasefire and withdrawal of Russian troops.

'I am so deeply sorry,' says Brian Houston
'I am so deeply sorry,' says Brian Houston

Hillsong founder Brian Houston has apologized to members of the Church after resigning over alleged indiscretions.

Disappointment as MPs vote to make 'DIY' home abortions permanent in England
Disappointment as MPs vote to make 'DIY' home abortions permanent in England

Pro-life campaigners have expressed disappointment after MPs voted on Wednesday to make the pills-by-post service for home abortions permanent in England.