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Archbishop of Canterbury apologises over George Bell mistakes
Archbishop of Canterbury apologises over George Bell mistakes

The Archbishop of Canterbury has apologised over mistakes in his handling of allegations made posthumously against the late Bishop George Bell.

Franklin Graham's UK tour to go ahead in 2022
Franklin Graham's UK tour to go ahead in 2022

Franklin Graham's UK tour is back on after being delayed due to the pandemic and legal challenges against venues that cancelled his events.

Liverpool Cathedral has 'robust processes' in place for asylum seekers showing interest in Christianity
Liverpool Cathedral has 'robust processes' in place for asylum seekers showing interest in Christianity

Liverpool Cathedral has defended its work with asylum seekers after coming under fire because of its connection with the Poppy Day bomber.

Church called to 'love without discrimination' after questions raised over bomber's Christian conversion
Church called to 'love without discrimination' after questions raised over bomber's Christian conversion

"The Church will always report those who seek to abuse the system and cause harm to the relevant authority, and would never offer its most precious and sacred gift of baptism to those it believes do not truly desire it or understand the responsibilities of receiving it."

London church leaders challenged with call to holiness
London church leaders challenged with call to holiness

Over 1,000 church leaders from across London gathered near the O2 in London on Monday to think afresh about the call to evangelism.

Liverpool suicide bomber was confirmed in 2017
Liverpool suicide bomber was confirmed in 2017

The suicide bomber in an attack outside a Liverpool hospital on Remembrance Sunday was confirmed as a Christian in 2017, according to media reports.

New toolkit measures effectiveness of interfaith community projects
New toolkit measures effectiveness of interfaith community projects

"Some of the grassroots organisations do fantastic work, but they are busy doing the work, rather than understanding that there needs to be more of a strategic outlook."

After COP26 failures, rich nations must accelerate climate action, say Christians
After COP26 failures, rich nations must accelerate climate action, say Christians

The end of the COP26 climate summit has been met with mixed feelings from Christians after it fell short on funding and carbon emissions pledges.

Prayers after Remembrance Sunday explosion
Prayers after Remembrance Sunday explosion

Three men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act over the fatal blast outside Liverpool Women's Hospital.

MPs decry abduction, rape and forced conversion of Christian women
MPs decry abduction, rape and forced conversion of Christian women

SNP MP Dr Lisa Cameron called the problem "a stain on the conscience of the international community".

Archbishop of Canterbury apologises to Ghana Church leaders over LGBT statement
Archbishop of Canterbury apologises to Ghana Church leaders over LGBT statement

The Archbishop of Canterbury has apologised to Anglican leaders in Ghana after publicly criticising their support for a Bill criminalising LGBT relationships without speaking to them first.

Queen remembers people who face hardship for their faith
Queen remembers people who face hardship for their faith

The Queen has paid tribute to people suffering for their faith in a message to mark Nayrouz, the Coptic New Year.

Church leaders call for urgent action at COP26
Church leaders call for urgent action at COP26

Dozens of Christian and other faith leaders have issued a joint call to world leaders at the COP26 summit to agree on "urgent and ambitious action" on climate change.

'Chilling' conversion therapy proposals could criminalise Christian parents
'Chilling' conversion therapy proposals could criminalise Christian parents

Christians are being urged to participate in a government consultation on a proposed conversion therapy ban amid concerns about the rights of Christian pastors and parents.

BBC leaves Stonewall Diversity Champions programme
BBC leaves Stonewall Diversity Champions programme

The broadcaster has faced questions over its relationship with the LGBT lobby group.

Court grants judicial review into government U-turn on porn safeguards
Court grants judicial review into government U-turn on porn safeguards

A legal challenge is moving ahead against the government's controversial decision to abandon age verification for pornography websites.