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Christians flee to Afghanistan's remote regions to escape the Taliban
Christians flee to Afghanistan's remote regions to escape the Taliban

Christians in Afghanistan are leaving the cities in a bid to evade the Taliban, according to partners of Release International.

Nottingham University accepts pro-life priest
Nottingham University accepts pro-life priest

A Catholic priest initially turned down for a chaplaincy role by the University of Nottingham has now been accepted.

Evangelicals say religious freedom must be protected after Switzerland backs same-sex marriage
Evangelicals say religious freedom must be protected after Switzerland backs same-sex marriage

"The freedom of churches must be protected," the Swiss Evangelical Alliance has said after same-sex marriage received overwhelming public support in a referendum.

Over 1,100 church leaders urge government not to cut Universal Credit
Over 1,100 church leaders urge government not to cut Universal Credit

Church Action on Poverty, Christians Against Poverty, Church of England bishops and the former Vice President of the Methodist Church are among those making the call to Boris Johnson ahead of the £20 per week cut.

Christian MP says withdrawing from Tory leadership race was 'in the country's best interests'
Christian MP says withdrawing from Tory leadership race was 'in the country's best interests'

Dame Andrea Leadsom said she made the decision after speaking to other Christians.

Christian leader dies after mob attack on home
Christian leader dies after mob attack on home

Rev Yohanna Shuaibu was a "popular and inspirational" figure who was involved in many community projects.

Keir Starmer criticised over trans comments
Keir Starmer criticised over trans comments

Sir Keir Starmer has come in for criticism after saying it is "not right" to insist that only women have a cervix.

Labour leader Keir Starmer thanks Christians for 'leadership' during pandemic
Labour leader Keir Starmer thanks Christians for 'leadership' during pandemic

He also called them the "moral compass" of the Labour Party.

Third of UK adults pray and attend church regularly - poll
Third of UK adults pray and attend church regularly - poll

A third of UK adults pray and attend church at least once a month, with younger people more spiritually active than older generations, a new survey has found.

Pandemic has left Brits more fearful of ageing, Christian charity warns
Pandemic has left Brits more fearful of ageing, Christian charity warns

Research by Pilgrims Friend Society found feelings of fear were prevalent even among Christians.

CSW founder to chair religious freedom forum
CSW founder to chair religious freedom forum

The founder of Christian Solidarity Worldwide has been elected as the new Chair of the UK Freedom of Religion or Belief Forum (UKFF).

Late evangelical leader Joel Edwards remembered as humble man of God at Eulogy of Life
Late evangelical leader Joel Edwards remembered as humble man of God at Eulogy of Life

Christians gathered in north-east London on Friday evening to give thanks for the life of late evangelical leader Joel Edwards.

Death by assisted suicide is not painless, says medical expert
Death by assisted suicide is not painless, says medical expert

Joel Zivot, a practising anaesthesiologist, said some assisted suicide "is more asphyxia by drowning than falling off asleep".

Church leaders regret 'polarised public commentary' on Northern Ireland centenary service
Church leaders regret 'polarised public commentary' on Northern Ireland centenary service

Church leaders have invited people to show "prayerful support" for a service of reflection to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland after Irish President Michael D Higgins said he would not be attending.

High Court rejects discrimination legal challenge by Down's syndrome campaigner
High Court rejects discrimination legal challenge by Down's syndrome campaigner

Heidi Crowter now plans to take her case to the Court of Appeal.