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MPs decry abduction, rape and forced conversion of Christian women
SNP MP Dr Lisa Cameron called the problem "a stain on the conscience of the international community".

Archbishop of Canterbury apologises to Ghana Church leaders over LGBT statement
The Archbishop of Canterbury has apologised to Anglican leaders in Ghana after publicly criticising their support for a Bill criminalising LGBT relationships without speaking to them first.

Queen remembers people who face hardship for their faith
The Queen has paid tribute to people suffering for their faith in a message to mark Nayrouz, the Coptic New Year.

Church leaders call for urgent action at COP26
Dozens of Christian and other faith leaders have issued a joint call to world leaders at the COP26 summit to agree on "urgent and ambitious action" on climate change.

'Chilling' conversion therapy proposals could criminalise Christian parents
Christians are being urged to participate in a government consultation on a proposed conversion therapy ban amid concerns about the rights of Christian pastors and parents.

BBC leaves Stonewall Diversity Champions programme
The broadcaster has faced questions over its relationship with the LGBT lobby group.

Court grants judicial review into government U-turn on porn safeguards
A legal challenge is moving ahead against the government's controversial decision to abandon age verification for pornography websites.

Police and Cardinal to review last rites guidance after Catholic MP's murder
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick and Catholic leader Cardinal Vincent Nichols are to work together on guidelines around access to violent crime scenes for Catholic priests following the murder of Sir David Amess.

British government must show 'moral leadership' on climate change
A Rocha CEO Andy Atkins said a draft agreement published on Wednesday revealed the "yawning gap" between what needs to be agreed at the UN's COP26 summit, and what is currently on offer.

Church must help heal 'siloed and divided society'
The Church has an important role to play in helping society move away from injustice towards communities built on mercy and understanding, says Anglican writer and broadcaster Dr Lucy Winkett.

UK Christians unite in prayer for persecuted Church
Christians from across the UK came together on Sunday evening to pray for persecuted believers around the world and especially those in Nigeria, India, Eritrea and Afghanistan.

Pope urges two-state solution in meeting with Palestinian president
Pope Francis has used a private audience with the President of the Palestinian Authority to reaffirm his support for a two-state solution in the Holy Land.

Bishop Mike Royal to lead Churches Together in England
Bishop Mike Royal has been appointed as the next General Secretary of Churches Together in England (CTE).

UK churches asked to pray for Eritrea as persecution threatens to spread abroad
UK churches are being asked to pray for Eritrea where a history of persecution against Christians is threatening to spill over into neighbouring Ethiopia.

Injustice Advent Calendar offers ethical countdown to Christmas
Instead of counting down the days to Christmas with the usual chocolate treats, the digital Injustice Advent Calendar offers one positive action a day behind each window.

Parliamentary inquiry into link between porn and violence against women 'long overdue'
A parliamentary inquiry has been launched into online pornography in the face of "intolerable" levels of sexual violence against women and girls in Britain.