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'Reject the ways of violence' - Pope's message for Sir David Amess funeral
'Reject the ways of violence' - Pope's message for Sir David Amess funeral

The family of murdered Catholic MP Sir David Amess were joined by leading political figures for his funeral at Westminster Cathedral on Tuesday.

Brian Houston case deferred until 2022
Brian Houston case deferred until 2022

The court case in Sydney against Hillsong senior pastor Brian Houston has been delayed until next year.

Church must be 'at the forefront' of welcoming refugees, says Nicky Gumbel
Church must be 'at the forefront' of welcoming refugees, says Nicky Gumbel

"It's not about trying to convert people. It's about loving people as Jesus loved people," he said.

The West has much to learn from persecuted Christians, says historian Tom Holland
The West has much to learn from persecuted Christians, says historian Tom Holland

The historian and "Dominion" author spoke movingly about the profound impact of witnessing the suffering of Christians in other parts of the world firsthand in Open Doors' inaugural 'Perspectives' lecture.

Conversion therapy ban consultation should be extended, say Christians
Conversion therapy ban consultation should be extended, say Christians

"This issue is too important to rush," the Christian Institute has said.

London symposium will consider other side of conversion therapy ban debate
London symposium will consider other side of conversion therapy ban debate

A major symposium is taking place in London next week to assess the UK government's plans to ban so-called conversion therapy.

US State Department wrong to remove Nigeria from countries of concern list - CSW
US State Department wrong to remove Nigeria from countries of concern list - CSW

A local CSW source said the decision "will give perpetrators the green light to continue violating our rights."

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.