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Street preacher accused of making offensive comments towards Jews is acquitted
Street preacher accused of making offensive comments towards Jews is acquitted

A 75-year-old Christian street preacher has been acquitted of all charges after being accused of making offensive remarks about the Jewish community.

Lichfield Cathedral to host a festival of 'discussion and debate' with Jeremy Hunt
Lichfield Cathedral to host a festival of 'discussion and debate' with Jeremy Hunt

Lichfield Cathedral was “once the beating heart of the Enlightenment”.

Churches worldwide unite in prayer for Ukraine
Churches worldwide unite in prayer for Ukraine

With diplomacy apparently failing, all that remains are prayers

Christian Aid warns more will die after famine declared in Gaza
Christian Aid warns more will die after famine declared in Gaza

Christian Aid has warned that many more people in Gaza will die of starvation unless the war is ended soon and aid is allowed in unhindered.

Churches asked to unite in prayer for Middle East peace
Churches asked to unite in prayer for Middle East peace

Churches across Britain are being asked to come together in prayer for the Middle East as the war between Israel and Gaza shows no signs of ending.

Edinburgh church's canal boat outreach ready for re-launch
Edinburgh church's canal boat outreach ready for re-launch

The boat has been dormant for months following the collapse of the church's partner.

Pope calls for day of prayer and fasting for peace in Gaza
Pope calls for day of prayer and fasting for peace in Gaza

Israel doesn't look like it will relent, Hamas doesn't look like it will surrender.

Experts warn lack of Religious Studies teachers could harm social cohesion
Experts warn lack of Religious Studies teachers could harm social cohesion

Religious Studies remains a popular subject to learn, if not to teach.

Call to release Eritrean pastors held without charge for 21 years
Call to release Eritrean pastors held without charge for 21 years

Despite a significant Christian population, Eritrea is ranked 6 in the world for anti-Christian persecution.

US accuses UK of 'persecution of silent prayer' in abortion buffer zones
US accuses UK of 'persecution of silent prayer' in abortion buffer zones

“It is common sense that standing silently and offering consensual conversation does not constitute harm.” 

Westminster Cathedral downplays reports of drug dealing
Westminster Cathedral downplays reports of drug dealing

Westminster Cathedral said it had received "no direct reports of drug-dealing".

Organisers expect pro-life march in September to be biggest ever
Organisers expect pro-life march in September to be biggest ever

Following Parliament's controversial vote on abortion, this year's event holds extra significance.

Former leader of church movement found guilty of 17 counts of indecent assault
Former leader of church movement found guilty of 17 counts of indecent assault

Chris Brain, founder of the Nine O'Clock Service, has been found guilty of 17 counts of indecent assault against nine women.

Pakistan: Not one person found guilty of anti-Christian pogrom in 2023
Pakistan: Not one person found guilty of anti-Christian pogrom in 2023

There are sadly many incidents competing for the title "worst incident against Christians" in Pakistan's history.

Pakistani bishops express 'deep concern and grief' over appointment of lesbian Archbishop of Wales
Pakistani bishops express 'deep concern and grief' over appointment of lesbian Archbishop of Wales

In an open letter to the head of the Anglican Communion, they said that such decisions were not without consequences.

MP hopes 'common sense' decision in Scottish abortion zone case will lead to change across UK
MP hopes 'common sense' decision in Scottish abortion zone case will lead to change across UK

Rose Docherty's case attracted the attention of the US Vice President.