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Church defends appointment of Jonathan de Bernhardt Wood as fundraising advisor
Church defends appointment of Jonathan de Bernhardt Wood as fundraising advisor

The Church of England has defended its lead fundraising advisor after his approach to increasing donations was called into question.

Christian mother sues primary school over LGBT Pride event
Christian mother sues primary school over LGBT Pride event

A Christian mother is taking legal action against a London primary school after she says it failed to take her complaint against an LGBT Pride event seriously.

'Let my people go' - Boris Johnson tells Theresa May to 'channel Moses' to end Brexit furore

Former foreign secretary Boris Johnson was looking to the Bible for inspiration this week to end the row over Britain's exit from the European Union.

Church fears holding Catholic beliefs may soon be a 'hate crime'
Church fears holding Catholic beliefs may soon be a 'hate crime'

A "climate of heightened sensitivity" and increasingly broad definitions of 'hate crime' are putting freedom of speech and belief at risk, the Catholic Church in Scotland has warned.

Pro-life student group wins right to affiliate at Glasgow University after threat of legal action
Pro-life student group wins right to affiliate at Glasgow University after threat of legal action

A pro-life student group has successfully overturned a decision to deny it affiliation at Glasgow University after threatening legal action.

Church opens its doors to community for prayer after body of Libby Squire is found
Church opens its doors to community for prayer after body of Libby Squire is found

Hull Community Church has opened its doors to members of the community grieving the loss of Libby Squire after the missing student's body was found in the Humber estuary.

Police to take 'no further action' against Caroline Farrow over 'misgendering' complaint
Police to take 'no further action' against Caroline Farrow over 'misgendering' complaint

No further action will be taken by police against Caroline Farrow, the Catholic journalist who faced being investigated after she was accused of "misgendering" the daughter of a trans rights activist.

Christians and Muslims stand together to remember victims of New Zealand mosque shootings
Christians and Muslims stand together to remember victims of New Zealand mosque shootings

Christians stood side by side with Muslims on Friday as New Zealand remembered the victims of the mosque shootings a week ago.

Home Office to review Christian asylum seeker's rejection after outcry over letter quoting Bible
Home Office to review Christian asylum seeker's rejection after outcry over letter quoting Bible

The Home Office has said it will review an Iranian Christian's request for asylum after a rejection letter quoting the Bible caused an uproar.

Cyclone Idai disaster 'is getting worse', not better, warns CAFOD
Cyclone Idai disaster 'is getting worse', not better, warns CAFOD

Catholic aid agency CAFOD says it has been left shocked as the scale of the destruction caused by Cyclone Idai across southern Africa becomes more apparent.

Don't look to God for an answer to Brexit impasse, says Tony Blair
Don't look to God for an answer to Brexit impasse, says Tony Blair

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair suggested this week that Christians should make up their own minds about Brexit instead of looking to God for an answer.

Royal College of Physicians adopts neutral position on assisted suicide despite widespread opposition among members
Royal College of Physicians adopts neutral position on assisted suicide despite widespread opposition among members

The Royal College of Physicians has abandoned its historic opposition to assisted suicide despite over half of its members saying they would refuse to participate if the practice was made legal.

There are 'limitations' to free speech, says London Mayor after street preacher's arrest
There are 'limitations' to free speech, says London Mayor after street preacher's arrest

Pressed on whether Christians could openly read from any part of the Bible without fear of arrest, Sadiq Khan refused to rule out the possibility of similar incidents happening again in the future.

'We are with you' - the Archbishop of Canterbury's message to Muslims after New Zealand mosque attack
'We are with you' - the Archbishop of Canterbury's message to Muslims after New Zealand mosque attack

The Archbishop of Canterbury has vowed to stand with Muslims following the horrific mosque shooting in New Zealand last week.

Truly vulnerable people aren't getting protection, says Christian debt charity
Truly vulnerable people aren't getting protection, says Christian debt charity

A new report from debt charity Christians Against Poverty (CAP) has claimed companies and financial organisations are labelling too many people as 'vulnerable'

Salisbury Cathedral up for museum award after powerful art installation makes an impression
Salisbury Cathedral up for museum award after powerful art installation makes an impression

A powerful art installation symbolising reconciliation and peace at Salisbury Cathedral has caught the eye of the Museum and Heritage Awards.