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Church in Wales threatens legal action over attempt to secularise faith school
Church in Wales threatens legal action over attempt to secularise faith school

A consultation found 97% of respondents opposed plans to strip the school of its status.

Lottery gives £1.4m towards repair of unique church spire
Lottery gives £1.4m towards repair of unique church spire

Legend says the spire has its unusual features because of the intervention of angry giants.

Christians warn proposed 'conversion therapy' ban is an attack on free speech
Christians warn proposed 'conversion therapy' ban is an attack on free speech

The Conservatives abandoned their own plans for a ban due to free speech concerns.

Darlington Nurses receive apology and six-figure payout after fight for single-sex spaces
Darlington Nurses receive apology and six-figure payout after fight for single-sex spaces

Despite their victory, the nurses may still face disciplinary action.

Children in puberty blockers trial at risk of 'physical and psychological harm'
Children in puberty blockers trial at risk of 'physical and psychological harm'

Social media is too dangerous for children, but puberty blockers are not?

Christian leaders pay pastoral visits to troubled Palestinian Christians
Christian leaders pay pastoral visits to troubled Palestinian Christians

The treatment of Christians in Israel is coming under greater scrutiny.

Church of England releases final report on Makin Review
Church of England releases final report on Makin Review

The Makin Review led to the resignation of Justin Welby as Archbishop of Canterbury.

Italy launches global campaign to end surrogacy
Italy launches global campaign to end surrogacy

Surrogacy has expanded globally thanks to legal loopholes.

Counselling framework for those with unwanted same-sex attraction rejected
Counselling framework for those with unwanted same-sex attraction rejected

The Professional Standards Authority has rejected an application for accreditation by the International Foundation for Therapeutic and Counselling Choice.

Canadian evangelicals to monitor impact of Bill C-9 on free speech
Canadian evangelicals to monitor impact of Bill C-9 on free speech

Finnish Christian MP Päivi Räsänen had warned Canadians against weakening free speech protections.

Church leaders threatened by militants in run-up to Colombian presidential election, says rights group
Church leaders threatened by militants in run-up to Colombian presidential election, says rights group

CSW is urging the new Colombian President to reinstate special protection measures for religious leaders

First memorial to Christians killed in Nigeria unveiled
First memorial to Christians killed in Nigeria unveiled

Every year thousands are killed in Nigeria.

Christians praying for the nation and next prime minister after Starmer resigns
Christians praying for the nation and next prime minister after Starmer resigns

"This is a time to lament the state of our politics and its impact on the nation," says the UK Evangelical Alliance.

Archbishop of Canterbury meets Palestinian Christian released from prison
Archbishop of Canterbury meets Palestinian Christian released from prison

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, has met with Layan Nasir, a 26-year-old Palestinian Christian recently released from prison, during her pilgrimage to the Holy Land. 

Christian artist removed from her own exhibition over transgender remarks settles with council
Christian artist removed from her own exhibition over transgender remarks settles with council

A Christian artist who was removed from her own exhibition after expressing opposition to childhood gender transition has reached a legal settlement with Watford Borough Council. 

Christian leader calls for end to 'illegal and immoral' Ukraine war
Christian leader calls for end to 'illegal and immoral' Ukraine war

Neither Russia nor Ukraine appear willing to budge on the issue of territory.