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Church of England ends Living in Love and Faith process
Church of England ends Living in Love and Faith process

The Church of England's House of Bishops has announced it is bringing the Living in Love and Faith (LLF) process to a close. 

Most churchgoers oppose CoE plans to pay reparations
Most churchgoers oppose CoE plans to pay reparations

A poll shows stronger support for funds being used to support local parishes instead.

Nicaraguan pastor held arbitrarily for nearly six months is released
Nicaraguan pastor held arbitrarily for nearly six months is released

One of several others arrested alongside Pastor Judy Palacios Vargas tragically died in custody.

Rose Docherty abortion buffer zone hearing delayed until February
Rose Docherty abortion buffer zone hearing delayed until February

The US State Department has taken an interest in the case.

250 doctors and nurses in Wales urge Senedd to vote against assisted suicide
250 doctors and nurses in Wales urge Senedd to vote against assisted suicide

While the Welsh Parliament cannot stop the bill, they may be able to make Westminster think twice.

North Korea is worst country in the world for Christian persecution, but Nigeria is the deadliest
North Korea is worst country in the world for Christian persecution, but Nigeria is the deadliest

The Open Doors World Watch List 2026 also finds that the number of Christians experiencing high levels of persecution for their faith has risen by 8 million in the last year.

Armenian PM accused of being Soviet-era dictator in attempt to control church
Armenian PM accused of being Soviet-era dictator in attempt to control church

Relations between Pashinyan’s government and the Church have been strained since Pashinyan came to power following the “Velvet Revolution” in 2018.

Christians welcome plans to crackdown on AI deepfake pornography
Christians welcome plans to crackdown on AI deepfake pornography

Elon Musk said the scandal was being used as an "excuse for censorship".

Calls to end puberty blockers experimentation on children by the NHS
Calls to end puberty blockers experimentation on children by the NHS

“Puberty blockers are the first step down a medical path with extremely dangerous lifelong consequences.”

850-year-old cathedral choir school closes following Labour's VAT assault
850-year-old cathedral choir school closes following Labour's VAT assault

Exeter Cathedral School, which has operated for over 850 years, has announced that it will be closing its doors due to “unavoidable financial pressures”.

Trump warns he may conduct more strikes in Nigeria over attacks on Christians
Trump warns he may conduct more strikes in Nigeria over attacks on Christians

Trump has suggested more US strikes may occur in the country.

Safeguarding complaint against Sarah Mullally dismissed
Safeguarding complaint against Sarah Mullally dismissed

The Archbishop of York has decided not to take further action against Dame Sarah Mullally in relation to a safeguarding complaint made against her.

Christians plan rally against Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Christians plan rally against Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Organisers say they wish to send a message to the Scottish government.

Christian Climate Action protesters plead not guilty
Christian Climate Action protesters plead not guilty

“I want to be judged by the morality of my actions, not by the legality of my actions.”

Syrians are 'tired' after years of war and hardship, says nun
Syrians are 'tired' after years of war and hardship, says nun

The civil war may be over, but the violence continues.

Churches join in day of prayer for Crans-Montana victims
Churches join in day of prayer for Crans-Montana victims

Prayers and church bell ringing will coincide with a memorial service.