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Ancient Bible fragments dating back nearly 2,000 years discovered in Judean Desert
The fragments contain portions from the Minor Prophets, including the books of Zechariah and Nahum.

Evangelical Alliance defends letter on conversion therapy ban
The Evangelical Alliance's UK Director Peter Lynas said the organisation was not trying to fearmonger and had real concerns about the impact on religious liberty.

Church minister urges Home Office to show 'compassion' to teenager at risk of deportation
A church minister is making a fresh appeal to the Home Office not to deport a teenager who has lived in Scotland since he was three.

Evangelical Alliance warns conversion therapy ban is 'direct threat to religious liberty'
The Evangelical Alliance is urging Prime Minister Boris Johnson to rethink plans to outlaw conversion therapy over serious concerns around religious liberty.

Millions have tuned into Church of England's online services during pandemic
The Church of England's national online services have been viewed 3.7 million times since restrictions on in-person church services were first imposed a year ago.
Vatican: blessings for same-sex unions not possible
The Vatican said that same-sex unions were "not ordered to the Creator's plan".

Most GPs concerned about coercion and abortions after legal limit with pills-by-post service
A majority of GPs are concerned about possible coercion and abortions taking place past the legal limit as a result of the pills-by-post service.

Prayers read on 25th anniversary of Dunblane Massacre
Prayers were read over the weekend to mark the 25th anniversary of the Dunblane massacre in which 16 children and a teacher were shot dead.

Violence and harassment against women 'ignored for far too long' - Welby
The Archbishop of Canterbury has called for repentance and "resolute action" from men in the wake of Sarah Everard's tragic murder.
Church must acknowledge 'culpability' in culture of violence against women, says Christian campaigner
After the horrific kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard this week, Christian gender justice specialist Natalie Collins says the Church must listen to women about the change that is needed in society.

Controversial hate crime Bill passes in Scotland
The Scottish Government's controversial Hate Crime Bill has been passed in Holyrood as concerns remain over the impact on free speech.

Bishop of Bath and Wells announces early retirement as he continues recovery from leukaemia
The Bishop of Bath and Wells has announced he will be taking early retirement on medical grounds as he continues his recovery from treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia.

Distinguished Christian scientist John Polkinghorne dies aged 90
John Polkinghorne, Anglican priest and respected theoretical physicist, has passed away at the age of 90.

Much-loved evangelist Luis Palau dies aged 86
International evangelist Luis Palau has passed away at the age of 86 after a three-year battle with lung cancer.

Christian festival organisers plead for help as pandemic puts survival at risk
The organisers of major Christian festivals, including Spring Harvest and New Wine, are appealing for financial support after having to cancel their events for two years in a row.

Pastors should not be prosecuted for helping people with unwanted same-sex attraction - Christian Institute
The Christian Institute is urging the Government to protect religious freedom after a debate on conversion therapy in Parliament.