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Trial of Finnish MP targets public expressions of faith
The trial of a Finnish MP and bishop concluded on Monday, with a judgment expected to be handed down in March.
Martyrdom of 21 Christians in Libya must never be forgotten, says peer
15 February marks the seventh anniversary of the martyrdom of 21 Christians on a Libyan beach by ISIS.
Church leaders meet government over conversion therapy ban concerns
Church leaders have met government officials to discuss serious concerns about the criminalisation of Christians if conversion therapy is banned.
Christian doctor to challenge ruling on biblical view of gender
A Christian doctor is mounting a fresh legal challenge to overturn a ruling that the Bible's teaching on gender is not "worthy of respect in a democratic society".
Government to face judicial review over school gender identity policies
A legal challenge against transgender-affirming policies in English primary schools is moving ahead after a High Court judge granted permission for a judicial review.
Online Safety Bill 'could censor Christian teaching'
"The Bill risks enshrining cancel culture into law," The Christian Institute has warned.
Government still considering evidence on home abortions
The government has said it is still considering "all evidence" on whether a temporary measure to allow abortions at home during the pandemic should be made permanent.
'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
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
Christian advocacy group CARE has welcomed the government's commitment to introducing age verification on porn sites.
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
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
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
"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
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
Christians in India spent the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's assassination fasting and praying for unity.