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Lynn Green elected Vice Chair of Baptist World Alliance
Lynn Green elected Vice Chair of Baptist World Alliance

Green will continue in her role as head of the BUGB.

Do more to protect church buildings from crime, government told
Do more to protect church buildings from crime, government told

West Yorkshire is the worst area for crimes targeting churches, according to data compiled from Freedom of Information requests.

End persecution of Apostolic Church, Armenia told
End persecution of Apostolic Church, Armenia told

The Armenian government claims it is trying to save the church.

Slovenia votes in favour of assisted suicide
Slovenia votes in favour of assisted suicide

A number of countries have introduced the controversial practice.

DR Congo seeks new peace deal with militia group
DR Congo seeks new peace deal with militia group

Will there ever be peace in the DRC?

New guidance on sex education gets mixed reaction from Christians
New guidance on sex education gets mixed reaction from Christians

Updated guidance on relationships and sex education (RSE) from the Department for Education has received a mixed reaction from Christians.

Tory MP calls for revival of Christian politics
Tory MP calls for revival of Christian politics

“Our democracy is founded on Christian faith.”

Church successfully challenges London council's street preaching ban
Church successfully challenges London council's street preaching ban

A Pentecostal church is celebrating a major win for Christian freedoms after a London council backed down over a street preaching ban. 

Gay man awarded five-figure sum after claiming to undergo 'exorcism' at evangelical church
Gay man awarded five-figure sum after claiming to undergo 'exorcism' at evangelical church

The church has apologised for mishandling his complaint but denies engaging in conversion therapy.

Research suggests many Brits are afraid to express true opinions
Research suggests many Brits are afraid to express true opinions

New research by Ipsos Mori has found that many Brits fear expressing their true feelings on race, religion and immigration in case they offend someone.

High Court ruling against police participation in Pride welcomed
High Court ruling against police participation in Pride welcomed

The judgment recognises that Pride is a political position.

Concerns raised about the creation of 'three parent babies'
Concerns raised about the creation of 'three parent babies'

The process has brought joy to some, but at what cost?

Young people increasingly open to faith and God, research finds
Young people increasingly open to faith and God, research finds

"The time is now. It is urgent," said lead researcher Laura Hancock.

Pope calls for ceasefire after deadly attack on Catholic church in Gaza
Pope calls for ceasefire after deadly attack on Catholic church in Gaza

The Israeli strike on the church has reportedly killed three people and seriously injured several others.

London prayer event aims to 'Make the UK Holy Again'
London prayer event aims to 'Make the UK Holy Again'

Some 300 Christians from the US and Korea are already confirmed to attend.

Gloucester Cathedral completes 5-year renovation project
Gloucester Cathedral completes 5-year renovation project

A team of stonemasons worked to integrate new stone into the building and have even added a group of four “grotesques”.