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Church bells toll as nation mourns
Church bells toll as nation mourns

Churches are tolling their bells today in honour of the Queen after she died on Thursday at the age of 96.

A servant leader who trusted God - responses from Christians and Church leaders to death of Queen Elizabeth II
A servant leader who trusted God - responses from Christians and Church leaders to death of Queen Elizabeth II

Christians and Church leaders have been paying tribute to the Queen's Christian faith and tireless dedication to the nation. Here is a collection of some of those responses.

Church leaders join in mourning death of Queen at 96
Church leaders join in mourning death of Queen at 96

Church leaders have expressed their gratitude for the life and service of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, after her death today aged 96.

Christians praying for the Queen amid concerns for health
Christians praying for the Queen amid concerns for health

"May God's presence strengthen and comfort Her Majesty, her family, and those who are caring for her at Balmoral."

Christian teacher to remain in prison after refusing to comply with court order
Christian teacher to remain in prison after refusing to comply with court order

A Christian teacher jailed for refusing to stay away from the school where he was suspended over his use of pronouns is to remain in prison.

Major Church of England study sheds light on same-sex marriage views
Major Church of England study sheds light on same-sex marriage views

A major study by the Church of England has offered new insights into the strength of support for same-sex marriage among Anglicans.

Churches urged to take precautions ahead of winter storms
Churches urged to take precautions ahead of winter storms

Christian insurers Ecclesiastical are urging churches to take steps to protect their buildings now before the winter sets in.

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.