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M25 protests 'have frustrated many people', says Oxford Diocese
M25 protests 'have frustrated many people', says Oxford Diocese

The Diocese of Oxford has distanced itself from clergy taking part in Insulate Britain protests on the M25.

Faith groups in united bid to stop Scotland legalising assisted suicide
Faith groups in united bid to stop Scotland legalising assisted suicide

A broad coalition including a number of Christian and other faith groups has revealed plans to challenge the legalisation of assisted suicide in Scotland.

Oxford college apologises 'unreservedly' after hosting Christian Concern training event
Oxford college apologises 'unreservedly' after hosting Christian Concern training event

Christian Concern has expressed its disappointment over reports that Worcester College - part of the University of Oxford - has apologised for hosting its training event.

Young man killed while handing out church flyers
Young man killed while handing out church flyers

The victim of Friday's stabbing in Sheffield city centre was a young man reportedly handing out flyers for his church at the time.

Surplus vaccines must be shared, say Anglican leaders
Surplus vaccines must be shared, say Anglican leaders

They warn of potentially millions of vaccines going to waste at a time when poorer nations are struggling to vaccinate their populations.

Church leaders plead with councils to shelter Afghan refugees
Church leaders plead with councils to shelter Afghan refugees

In a joint letter coordinated by Welcome Churches, the church leaders recognise the strain on local authorities due to the pandemic but say that congregations across the country stand ready to support them.

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association to hold free evangelism summits across UK
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association to hold free evangelism summits across UK

Christian leaders will be coming together across four locations in the UK to discuss the challenges and opportunities for evangelism in the nation.

Vatican follows Italy with introduction of vaccine passports

The Vatican is set to limit entry to the city state to holders of a so-called 'Green Pass'.

Faith leaders call for urgent action on climate change
Faith leaders call for urgent action on climate change

There is an "urgent need" for action to limit the effects of climate change, faith leaders have warned ahead of a major UN summit in Scotland.

Archbishop defends MP threatened over trans views
Archbishop defends MP threatened over trans views

The Archbishop of Canterbury has defended a trans-critical MP after she withdrew from the Labour Party conference over security fears.

Church supports grieving Derbyshire community after tragic death of woman and 3 children
Church supports grieving Derbyshire community after tragic death of woman and 3 children

A church has opened its doors to a grieving community after two children, their mother and a third child were found dead in a house in Derbyshire.

Campaign launched to save girls from abuse and slavery
Campaign launched to save girls from abuse and slavery

Operation Mercy, launched by Christian charity One by One, has been inspired by the horrific murder of s three-year-old girl in Pakistan.

Christian footballer Neymar told to avoid 'religious or political propaganda'
Christian footballer Neymar told to avoid 'religious or political propaganda'

There are reports in the media that Christian footballer Neymar is contractually bound to avoid "religious or political propaganda".

Nearly two thirds of Brits see RE as an important subject
Nearly two thirds of Brits see RE as an important subject

This was despite over half (52%) saying they did not regard themselves as belonging to any religion.

1 in 5 UK adults would consider a career in porn - study
1 in 5 UK adults would consider a career in porn - study

Younger people were more likely than older generations to be open to working in the porn industry, the Savanta ComRes poll found.

New campaign launched to challenge assisted suicide proposals
New campaign launched to challenge assisted suicide proposals

Fresh attempts are afoot in both Westminster and Holyrood to change the law, but the Better Way campaign says efforts should be concentrated on improving palliative care, not legalising assisted suicide.