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Christian MP who shared biblical beliefs on marriage and sexuality wins free speech case
Christian MP who shared biblical beliefs on marriage and sexuality wins free speech case

A Finnish court has thrown out the charges against a Christian MP and bishop who publicly shared their Bible-based beliefs on marriage and sexuality.

Government ministers urged to curb trafficking threat to Ukraine refugees
Government ministers urged to curb trafficking threat to Ukraine refugees

Ministers in Westminster and the Scottish government are being warned of the trafficking risk to refugees coming to the UK from Ukraine.

80-year-old vicar not guilty in Extinction Rebellion case
80-year-old vicar not guilty in Extinction Rebellion case

An 80-year-old vicar has been found not guilty of wilful obstruction of the highway during a climate protest.

Black Christians call for investigation into racism over treatment of Child Q
Black Christians call for investigation into racism over treatment of Child Q

The leading black Christian body in the UK has expressed its "shock and deeply felt outrage" over the treatment of a 15-year-old black schoolgirl who was strip searched by police.

David Amess murder suspect pretended to be interested in Christianity, court told
David Amess murder suspect pretended to be interested in Christianity, court told

The man accused of murdering Sir David Amess faked an interest in Christianity in order to meet the MP, a court has been told.

Christians asked to pray for end to war in Ukraine
Christians asked to pray for end to war in Ukraine

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) is asking Christians to come together in prayer for an end to the war in Ukraine.

Spring Statement disappoints Christians
Spring Statement disappoints Christians

The Chancellor's Spring Statement does not go far enough to support struggling Brits living on the sharp end of the cost of living crisis, Christian charities have warned.

Boris Johnson says biology is 'overwhelmingly important'
Boris Johnson says biology is 'overwhelmingly important'

The Prime Minister has waded into the transgender debate by coming out on the side of biology.

24-7 Prayer CEO asked to resign after independent investigation upheld concerns
24-7 Prayer CEO asked to resign after independent investigation upheld concerns

An independent investigation identified "areas of conduct within the local church context which fell below the standard expected of a senior Christian leader".

Hillsong founder Brian Houston resigns after investigations into conduct
Hillsong founder Brian Houston resigns after investigations into conduct

Brian Houston has formally resigned as Global Senior Pastor of Hillsong Church after an internal investigation found he had "breached the Hillsong Pastor's Code of Conduct".

10,000 trauma kits sent to Ukraine
10,000 trauma kits sent to Ukraine

Thousands of trauma kits are being sent to people caught up in the fighting in Ukraine.

Tackle the cost of living crisis, Church leaders plea
Tackle the cost of living crisis, Church leaders plea

Church leaders are urging the UK and Scottish governments to urgently tackle the cost of living crisis as food, energy and fuel prices soar.

Oxford college challenged on free speech after cancelling Christian conference
Oxford college challenged on free speech after cancelling Christian conference

There is no evidence to support an Oxford college's decision to cancel a Christian conference and apologise for hosting it, an independent investigation has concluded.

Trial of suspect in murder of David Amess begins
Trial of suspect in murder of David Amess begins

The alleged suspect in the murder of Catholic MP Sir David Amess is due to go on trial on Monday.

Hundreds of church leaders call on government to scale up renewable energy
Hundreds of church leaders call on government to scale up renewable energy

The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, is among the more than 200 church leaders urging the government to focus on renewable energy.

Warnings of increased persecution in a Russian-controlled Ukraine
Warnings of increased persecution in a Russian-controlled Ukraine

Religious freedom may be a casualty of Russia's war in Ukraine, a Christian human rights group has warned.