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'Hero of the faith' Eritrean patriarch dies after 15 years under house arrest
'Hero of the faith' Eritrean patriarch dies after 15 years under house arrest

Christians have expressed their sadness after the death of the legitimate patriarch of the Eritrean Tehwado Orthodox Church.

Christian doctor banned from providing abortion reversal treatment takes legal challenge to High Court
Christian doctor banned from providing abortion reversal treatment takes legal challenge to High Court

A Christian doctor is to ask the High Court to reverse a ban preventing him from providing abortion pill reversal treatment.

Age checks on porn sites welcomed
Age checks on porn sites welcomed

Christian advocacy group CARE has welcomed the government's commitment to introducing age verification on porn sites.

Another Anglican leader joins the Catholic Church
Another Anglican leader joins the Catholic Church

Former Bishop of Chester, Dr Peter Forster, is the latest high profile Anglican leader to join the Catholic Church.

Archbishop praises Queen's Christian faith on her historic Platinum Jubilee
Archbishop praises Queen's Christian faith on her historic Platinum Jubilee

The Archbishop of Canterbury has paid tribute to the Queen's 70 years on the throne as a "symbol of stability and hope".

More families will need emergency support as living costs spiral, warns charity
More families will need emergency support as living costs spiral, warns charity

A Christian charity has warned of increased pressure on low income households amid rocketing energy prices and a Bank of England interest rate hike.

Truth about persecution must be told during Beijing Olympics, say Christian groups
Truth about persecution must be told during Beijing Olympics, say Christian groups

"We're calling for prayer, that the international spotlight on China will highlight the day-to-day reality facing many who are suffering for their faith, and that fresh pressure will be applied to finally allow full religious freedom for all China's citizens."

'Levelling up' is a chance to help thousands who want hand up, not handout - Salvation Army
'Levelling up' is a chance to help thousands who want hand up, not handout - Salvation Army

Government plans to close the gap between rich and poor parts of the country have been given a cautious welcome by The Salvation Army.

India's Christians pray and fast as violence intensifies
India's Christians pray and fast as violence intensifies

Christians in India spent the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's assassination fasting and praying for unity.

Welsh mums appeal for UK-wide support to stop RSE curriculum
Welsh mums appeal for UK-wide support to stop RSE curriculum

The RSE Code will be introduced in schools across Wales from September 2022, and will be mandatory for all learners aged 3 to 16.

Barrister calls for 'Street Preacher's Charter' to prevent more arrests
Barrister calls for 'Street Preacher's Charter' to prevent more arrests

A Christian barrister has written to the College of Policing urging it to adopt a 'Street Preacher's Charter' in an attempt to stop more evangelists being arrested.

Churches urge UK government to help restore democracy in Myanmar
Churches urge UK government to help restore democracy in Myanmar

Churches have issued a joint call to the UK government to do more to find a diplomatic solution in Myanmar a year after the elected government was overthrown.

Doctors welcome government climbdown on mandatory vaccinations for NHS staff
Doctors welcome government climbdown on mandatory vaccinations for NHS staff

A group of doctors and healthcare professionals has welcomed the government U-turn on mandatory vaccination for frontline healthcare workers in England.

Conversion therapy ban must not infringe on religious freedom, says equalities watchdog
Conversion therapy ban must not infringe on religious freedom, says equalities watchdog

Government plans to introduce a ban on so-called conversion therapy must not infringe upon religious freedom, the equalities body has warned.

Hundreds of human rights groups call for action ahead of Beijing Winter Olympics
Hundreds of human rights groups call for action ahead of Beijing Winter Olympics

Over 240 organisations have called for action on human rights abuses in China days before the start of the Beijing Winter Olympics.

Counselling bodies threatened with legal action over conversion therapy stance
Counselling bodies threatened with legal action over conversion therapy stance

A Christian therapist has threatened legal action against several counselling and psychotherapy bodies over their support for a memorandum of understanding that opposes conversion therapy.