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Study highlights importance of safeguarding in international Christian mission work
A new study has highlighted key areas for improvement in safeguarding young people in international Christian work.
'Tough questions' for 'charisma cult' after Ravi Zacharias scandal
Theologian Dr Dave Benson says reparations must be made to the victims of Ravi Zacharias.
Churches are doing 'incredible work' to support vaccine rollout - government minister
The Government's vaccine minister has praised churches for their contribution to the successful rollout of the Covid-19 vaccination programme across the UK.
Listed churches need more help, says insurer
The Government is being urged to extend a grant scheme that has helped the UK's listed churches weather the pandemic.
Edinburgh council to press for abortion clinic buffer zones
Edinburgh City Council has said it will approach the Scottish Government about introducing legislation to ban pro-life vigils outside abortion clinics.
Transgenderism should not become a 'no-go area for public debate', says Scottish Church leader
Changes to Scotland's hate crime laws must include protections for "robust disagreement" on the issue of transgenderism, an evangelical leader has said.
Mixed response to Scotland's roadmap plans for places of worship
Nicola Sturgeon has laid out plans for a "cautious" exit from lockdown in Scotland, with places of worship to open from around April 5 - Easter Monday.
Christian coalition calls for sex ed curriculum to be delayed
The former Bishop of Rochester has joined calls for implementation of the new Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) curriculum to be delayed as Covid continues to cause chaos in schools.
Church of England to review church guidance after PM's re-opening roadmap
The Church of England is to "refine" its advice for local churches in light of the Prime Minister's roadmap out of lockdown.
Reading the Bible has given Christians hope during the pandemic - survey
Reading the Bible during the pandemic has given Christians hope in God and their future, a survey by the Bible Society has found.
£10,000 fine for church gathering in pub car park
The organiser of a church gathering in a Nottingham pub's car park has been handed a £10,000 fine by the police.
Christians get behind Northern Ireland Bill to end abortion up to birth for disabilities
The Bill aims to stop abortion up to birth for non-fatal disabilities like Down's syndrome or clubfoot.
Christian shop owners fined £17,000 for staying open during lockdown
The owners of a Christian card and bookshop in Worcestershire have been hit £17,000 in fines for refusing to close during lockdown.
Christians and campaigners fear for free speech under controversial hate Bill
Christians and campaigners are urging the Scottish Government to safeguard free speech as its controversial hate crime bill moves to its final stage.
Canada detains pastor for defying Covid-19 restrictions with in-person services
A church pastor is being held by police in Alberta, Canada, after continuing to hold in-person services against Covid-19 regulations.
'She lived joyfully' - Christians pay tribute to Bex Lewis
Moving tributes have been paid to Christian digital pioneer and expert Dr Bex Lewis, who has died from cancer.