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Christians are being 'strategically driven' from their homes
"The Church on the Run" report by Open Doors describes a "deliberate strategy" to weaken, silence or completely eradicate Christian populations.
UK sanctions Patriarch Kirill over support for Russian war in Ukraine
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church is among the latest round of individuals to be sanctioned by the UK government in connection with the war in Ukraine.
Christian factory worker fired for refusing to remove cross necklace wins discrimination case
A Christian factory worker who has fired after refusing to take off a crucifix necklace has been awarded over £22,000.
Archbishop calls for 'safe routes' to the UK
The Archbishop of Canterbury is calling on the government to ensure "safe routes" to the UK after the first flight scheduled to take failed asylum seekers to Rwanda was grounded following legal action.
Grenfell Tower victims remembered at memorial service on fifth anniversary
A memorial service was held at Westminster Abbey today to remember all those who lost their lives in the Grenfell Tower tragedy five years ago.
Scottish government sets date for abortion summit
The Scottish government has confirmed the date for an emergency summit being held on abortion provision in Scotland.
Scrap 'immoral' Rwanda plan, say Church of England leaders
Leaders in the Church of England have called on the government to axe its policy of sending failed asylum seekers to Rwanda.
Judge rules 12-year-old Archie Battersbee's life support should be removed
The mother of 12-year-old Archie Battersbee has said she is "devastated" after a judge at the Royal Courts of Justice ruled that his life support should be removed.
World must wake up to jihadist ideology fuelling attacks against Nigeria's Christians, says peer
Politicians "need to be more honest" about what is driving the "carnage" against Christians in Nigeria, Lord Alton has said.
Pope Francis pulls out of ecumenical peace pilgrimage to South Sudan
The Pope had been due to visit the country with the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly but has withdrawn due to worsening knee pain.
Civil Service recognises over 100 genders, say Whitehall insiders
One civil servant said they were asked not to use terms like "mother", "father", and "ladies and gentleman" in documents and emails.
Nicola Sturgeon backs legislation to bring in abortion clinic buffer zones across Scotland
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon also suggested that anti-social behaviour laws could be used to stop pro-life vigils outside abortion clinics.
Welby asks African Archbishops to reconsider Lambeth Conference boycott
"Boycotts do not proclaim Christ," wrote the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, Dr Josiah Idowu-Fearon.
'Chilling effect' of secular intolerance on Christians is leading to 'self-censorship', report warns
Many Christians are holding back from saying what they really think because of fear of discrimination and stigmatisation, the study found.
Churches and Christian groups are playing a major role in Scotland's drug addiction battle
A new report has revealed the crucial role being played by Christians and churches in tackling drug addiction across Scotland.
Hate speech case re-opened against Christian MP in Finland
The case has been re-opened against a Christian MP in Finland who was found not guilty of hate speech earlier this year.