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Report highlights discrimination against Christian prisoners in Pakistan
Report highlights discrimination against Christian prisoners in Pakistan

Christian prisoners were often treated as “untouchables” by both prison staff and other prisoners.

Christians back legal challenge over council's decision to lease historic building to mosque
Christians back legal challenge over council's decision to lease historic building to mosque

The mosque will be the first in Monmouthshire, if approved.

Pro-life institute hit by 'anthrax' scare
Pro-life institute hit by 'anthrax' scare

The powder was "almost certainly harmless".

Devoted clergy remain with Gaza flock despite ongoing destruction
Devoted clergy remain with Gaza flock despite ongoing destruction

“Above all, death is everywhere, and the fact is that there is no such thing as a safe place in Gaza.”

Christian declaration calls for freedom of conscience and respect for human dignity
Christian declaration calls for freedom of conscience and respect for human dignity

A new declaration has been launched by Christians that calls on the UK government and leaders in society and academia to respect human dignity and freedom of conscience. 

Church leaders object to ‘co-opting’ of Christian symbols 
Church leaders object to ‘co-opting’ of Christian symbols 

“Any co-opting or corrupting of the Christian faith to exclude others is unacceptable.”

Assisted suicide bill faces 'uphill struggle' after Lords send it to committee for scrutiny
Assisted suicide bill faces 'uphill struggle' after Lords send it to committee for scrutiny

Opponents of Kim Leadbeater's assisted suicide bill continue to hope in its defeat after it faced significant opposition in the House of Lords.

Baptists leaders honoured by Zelensky over aid to Ukraine
Baptists leaders honoured by Zelensky over aid to Ukraine

Over two million people have received aid thanks to the efforts of Baptists in Ukraine.

Scottish Catholics and Episcopalians sign declaration of friendship
Scottish Catholics and Episcopalians sign declaration of friendship

It was signed in support of deeper cooperation and understanding between the two denominations.

Churches unite in prayer, fasting and protest for peace in Gaza
Churches unite in prayer, fasting and protest for peace in Gaza

Will there ever be peace in the Middle East?

Bishop laments 'umpteenth' anti-Christian massacre in Congo
Bishop laments 'umpteenth' anti-Christian massacre in Congo

The constant massacres are taking their toll.

Iraqi Christian TikToker murdered in France
Iraqi Christian TikToker murdered in France

Ashur Sarnaya, 45, was a refugee who had been living in France since 2014.

House of Lords 'must reject' assisted suicide bill
House of Lords 'must reject' assisted suicide bill

Calls to the House of Lords to reject assisted suicide have been repeated as peers continue to debate proposals. 

Church leaders make joint call for end to war in Gaza
Church leaders make joint call for end to war in Gaza

Church leaders in the UK have issued an urgent appeal for the war in Gaza to end, saying that the "deadly escalation is futile and must stop”. 

Blue plaque unveiled at Agatha Christie's childhood church
Blue plaque unveiled at Agatha Christie's childhood church

As far as we know, the church is not famous for a disproportionate number of mystery murders taking place nearby.

Humanist weddings may outnumber Protestant ones in Northern Ireland
Humanist weddings may outnumber Protestant ones in Northern Ireland

Catholic and civil weddings remain the most popular but humanist ceremonies are becoming increasingly common.