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National network launches to support Church of England's Chinese heritage clergy
The Teahouse will "support and empower" Chinese-heritage clergy in the Church of England, says founder Mark Nam.
Calls for prayer for Afghanistan as Christians warn of 'dangerous time'
"It's a heartbreaking day for the citizens of Afghanistan and an even more dangerous time to be a Christian," says Brother Samuel, Open Doors Field Director for Asia.
Christian persecution 'set to rise' after Taliban takeover of Afghanistan
Christians in Afghanistan are fearing for their lives after the Taliban stormed across the country, taking back power at lightning speed.
Plymouth churches mourn shooting victims at Sunday services
Churches in Plymouth have used their Sunday services to remember the five victims of a mass shooting in the city on Thursday.
Premier League clubs aren't taking gambling harms seriously, says Christian charity
The prevalence of betting advertising among Premier League clubs is "dispiriting", a Christian charity has said.
Churches open their doors to support Plymouth community after shooting tragedy
Churches in Plymouth have opened their doors to offer a space for prayer and reflection after a tragic shooting in the city on Thursday evening.
Children suffered horrific abuse at the hands of 'sadistic monks'
Some of the monks in charge of children at two Catholic-run schools in Scotland were "serial sexual predators", an inquiry has found.
Assisted suicide proposals suggest 'some lives are no longer worth living'
Legalising assisted suicide "risks sending a message that some lives are no longer worth living", it has been warned.
NHS guidelines on transgender patients to be reviewed
Health Secretary Sajid Javid is to review NHS guidance that says patients can be accommodated in hospitals according to the gender they say they identify with.
Heterosexual marriages and religious wedding ceremonies fall to record low
The number of heterosexual couples getting married in England and Wales and those opting for a religious ceremony have fallen to their lowest levels on record.
2021 sees jump in A-level Religious Studies entries
A rise in the number of students taking Religious Studies at A-level this year has been welcomed.
Christian MP prosecuted over sexuality tweets fears for religious freedom
A Christian MP in Finland who is being prosecuted for expressing a traditional view of marriage and sexuality says she must continue to speak out in spite of the case against her.
'Save the parish' campaign challenges church in a 'cinema' or 'Chinese takeaway'
A campaign has been launched encouraging people in favour of the current parish system to stand in elections to the Church of England General Synod.
'Wake up world!' says bishop after climate report
The Bishop of Norwich is calling for immediate action after a major UN report on climate change warned that "the worst is yet to come".
Street preacher vindicated after court finds no evidence of wrongdoing
A London court has thrown out a case against a Christian street preacher who was falsely accused of threatening to stab non-believers.
BBC tweet on 'age-appropriate porn' for young people sparks backlash
The BBC has stunned social media users with a tweet asking whether "age-appropriate porn" for teenagers is a good idea.