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Russia-Ukraine crisis threatens 'dark days' for Europe
The Bishop of Coventry has urged Britain to continue seeking diplomatic solutions to the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Be mindful of the most vulnerable, says CofE as restrictions lift
Bishop Sarah Mullally said that "there may be good reason" for individuals and local churches to continue taking some measures despite legal restrictions lifting.
Archbishop plants tree as part of Queen's Green Canopy
The Archbishop of Canterbury has planted a tree in the grounds of his official residence, Lambeth Palace, as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Legalising euthanasia linked to increase in overall suicide rate - study
That was the finding of a peer-reviewed study by the Anscombe Bioethics Centre.
Scottish court says legal definition of 'woman' excludes transsexuals
The legal definition of 'woman' cannot include trans women, a Scottish court has said.
Judge says people can choose gender in Scottish census
A judge has upheld a decision to allow transgender people in Scotland to choose which sex they want to identify as in the upcoming census.
£1.5m funding boost to fund urgent repairs at 31 historic churches
The funding has been awarded to the National Churches Trust by Historic England and will go towards repairs at 31 historic churches.
Church of England seeks to improve its public witness
The Church of England has appointed Bishop Graham Tomlin to oversee its new Centre for Cultural Witness.
Justin Welby has doubts about Covid church closures
The Archbishop of Canterbury has admitted to having second thoughts about the Church of England's church closure policy during the pandemic.
Trial of Finnish MP targets public expressions of faith
The trial of a Finnish MP and bishop concluded on Monday, with a judgment expected to be handed down in March.
Martyrdom of 21 Christians in Libya must never be forgotten, says peer
15 February marks the seventh anniversary of the martyrdom of 21 Christians on a Libyan beach by ISIS.
Church leaders meet government over conversion therapy ban concerns
Church leaders have met government officials to discuss serious concerns about the criminalisation of Christians if conversion therapy is banned.
Christian doctor to challenge ruling on biblical view of gender
A Christian doctor is mounting a fresh legal challenge to overturn a ruling that the Bible's teaching on gender is not "worthy of respect in a democratic society".
Government to face judicial review over school gender identity policies
A legal challenge against transgender-affirming policies in English primary schools is moving ahead after a High Court judge granted permission for a judicial review.
Online Safety Bill 'could censor Christian teaching'
"The Bill risks enshrining cancel culture into law," The Christian Institute has warned.
Government still considering evidence on home abortions
The government has said it is still considering "all evidence" on whether a temporary measure to allow abortions at home during the pandemic should be made permanent.