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'Managerial' secularism becoming commonplace across Europe, says rights group

Human Rights Without Frontiers (HRWF) says that governmental restrictions on religions freedom have reached their highest level in Europe in two decades.

Manipur Christians face 'grave and escalating humanitarian crisis'

Three years on the crisis is far from over.

Church of England publishes report on mission funding impact

Over £100m went to Church of England dioceses and mission partners.

Council of Europe criticised over inadequate response to anti-Christian incidents

"There are mechanisms to combat anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, but nothing concerning Christians."

Wes Streeting to meet Darlington nurses after new trans guidance issued

Streeting has been criticised for being slow to act.

Sam Allberry resigns after being 'disqualified' from ministry by church

Sam Allberry has resigned from his position as associate pastor of Immanuel Church Nashville after reportedly being in an “inappropriate relationship with an adult man in 2022".

APPG launches inquiry into safeguarding in faith communities

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Safeguarding in Faith Communities (APPG) has started an inquiry aimed at improving child protection in churches, mosques, temples, and other faith-based settings.

Pro-life campaign launched for Welsh Parliament elections

Candidates are being asked to make their positions on abortion and assisted suicide clear.

Outcry over assault on nun in Jerusalem

A man has been arrested in connection with a violent assault on a French nun in East Jerusalem.

Tributes paid to Richard Harries, former bishop of Oxford

The Archbishop of Canterbury described Harries’ death as a “great loss” for the church and the nation.

Kemi Badenoch: End investigations into Darlington nurses and Jennifer Melle

The NHS appears to be resisting the Supreme Court ruling on gender.

'Sad moment' as abortion up to birth becomes the law of the land

The passage of the Crime and Policing Bill means, among other things, that women who abort their babies beyond the legal limit of 24 weeks will face no criminal sanction.