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Bishop of London urges caution ahead of 'freedom day'
Churches need to be "cautious" amid stubbornly high coronavirus rates and concerns over long Covid, the Bishop of London has said.
Blackpool Council to pay out £109k over axed Franklin Graham festival adverts
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is to receive £109,000 from Blackpool Council over cancelled adverts for an evangelistic event featuring its CEO, Franklin Graham.
Christian school worker fired over sex ed and transgenderism Facebook posts can appeal
A Christian school worker sacked for Facebook posts raising concerns about transgenderism and sex education has won the right to appeal her case.
Christians condemn 'reckless' cuts to foreign aid
Christians have expressed disappointment after the government won a vote in the Commons to keep international development spending at 0.5% of national income.
Church leaders condemn racist abuse of England players
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have hit out at the "unacceptable" racist abuse directed towards England players after their defeat in the Euro 2020 finals.
Christian mother takes school to court over gay pride parade
A Christian mother who says her 4-year-old son was forced to take part in a gay pride parade against her will have her case heard in court this week.
Boris Johnson says Christianity 'makes a lot of sense'
The Prime Minister also suggested he's not a very good Christian in the latest comments on his personal faith.
Government 'deeply concerned' about religious freedom violations in North Korea
The comments were made after Lord Alton asked about the government's response to reports of a forced abortion on a woman suspected of being a Christian.
Nigeria 'must be called to account' over kidnap of 140 Christian children
The international community must act after at least 140 Christian school children were kidnapped in Nigeria on Monday, Release International has said.
High Court hears landmark Down's syndrome discrimination case
A landmark legal challenge against the government over discriminatory abortion laws is being heard at the High Court.
'Relief' as attempt to legalise abortion up to birth is withdrawn
An amendment that would have opened the door to abortion on demand, for any reason, up to birth was not put to a vote during a debate in the Commons on Monday.
Last restrictions on communal worship to be lifted
All remaining restrictions on communal worship are set to be lifted come July 19, Boris Johnson has confirmed.
Doctors warn against legalising assisted suicide
Scottish health secretary Humza Yousaf has been warned of the potential for harm if assisted suicide is legalised in Scotland.
Woman who sought abortion reversal treatment defends doctor under investigation
The woman, named only as Kate, defended Dr Dermot Kearney, who is currently under investigation by the General Medical Council.
Abortion clinic censorship zones are not widely supported by the public - poll
Censorship zones around abortion clinics do not enjoy broad public support, a new poll by Savanta ComRes has found.
Burning of churches is 'unacceptable and wrong', says Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has condemned a wave of violence across Canada that has seen a number of churches attacked.