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Murder of Sir David Amess declared a 'terrorist incident'
The Catholic MP was stabbed to death on Friday inside Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea as he met constituents.

Church leaders and politicians speak of 'profound sorrow' after murder of Catholic MP Sir David Amess
Tributes have continued to pour in for pro-life Catholic MP Sir David Amess after his tragic murder on Friday.

Church must go beyond gestures in racism response, say black Christian leaders
Rev Les Isaac, Marcia Dixon and David Shosanya were in conversation at the national Christian Resources Exhibition.

Church leaders 'shocked and saddened' by death of Sir David Amess MP in stabbing attack
The Archbishop of Canterbury and Cardinal Vincent Nichols are among leaders paying tribute to Conservative MP Sir David Amess after he was stabbed to death inside a church while meeting constituents.

Prayers for David Amess MP after stabbing
Christians are praying for Sir David Amess MP after reports that he was stabbed multiple times while meeting constituents on Friday.

Christian parents launch legal action over transgender guidance for primary schools
Christian parents are taking legal action against the government over transgender guidelines being used in primary schools nationwide.

Lord Carey speaks of deep regret over Peter Ball case at memoir launch
Lord George Carey launched the second instalment of his memoirs, The Truth Will Set You Free, at the Christian Resources Exhibition on Thursday.

Former Bishop of Rochester, Michael Nazir-Ali, joins Catholic Church
He follows a number of other Anglican clergy in defecting to the Catholic Church.

The 'staggering' scale of persecution in the 21st century and how it can be addressed
"There is still a limited appreciation amongst churches across this country of how massive this issue is worldwide," says Fiona Bruce MP, the Prime Minister's Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB).

Evangelism summit hears call for more confident Church in postmodern, post-Covid world
There are many challenges facing the UK Church but with the pandemic receding, there are also many opportunities, says the Rev Hugh Osgood.

Church should pay reparations for role in slave trade, say theologians
The Church has a moral obligation to pay reparations for its involvement in the slave trade, a panel of Christian thinkers has said.

Church must 'wake up' to climate crisis
The Church is in danger of a "Rip Van Winkle" moment if it fails to recognise the seriousness of climate change, evangelical theologian R David Muir has warned.

Over 7,000 sign petition against Exeter University pro-life group
Pro-life students at Exeter University say they have received death threats over their views on abortion.

Northern Ireland court hears challenge against abortion powers
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland exceeded his powers by issuing directives to radically expand abortion provision in the province, a pro-life group has claimed.

France: At least 330,000 children abused in Catholic Church in last 70 years - report
A damning report says at least 330,000 children were abused while in the care of France's Catholic Church in the last 70 years.

Hillsong's Brian Houston to plead not guilty of concealing dad's abuse
The lawyer of Brian Houston says the Hillsong senior pastor will plead not guilty to charges of concealing his father's sexual abuse.