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Archbishop of York asks people to pray ahead of Commons vote on Brexit deal
Archbishop of York asks people to pray ahead of Commons vote on Brexit deal

The Archbishop of York is inviting people to join him in a round the clock prayer vigil as MPs prepare to cast their votes on the Government's Brexit deal.

European church leaders call for 'respect and compassion' towards refugees
European church leaders call for 'respect and compassion' towards refugees

Dozens of church leaders have signed a joint statement calling for the European Union to 'cherish the dignity' of refugees.

Christian charity under fire for telling school children Santa isn't real
Christian charity under fire for telling school children Santa isn't real

A Christian charity has been criticised after a volunteer reportedly reduced young school children to tears after telling them Santa Claus is not real.

Law professor 'scared' for her safety after speaking out on gender self-identification
Law professor 'scared' for her safety after speaking out on gender self-identification

An academic at the University of Reading says she has received rape and death threats from trans rights activists over her opposition to gender self-identification.

Local council considers dropping free bus transport for faith school kids
Local council considers dropping free bus transport for faith school kids

Children who attend faith schools in the Stockport area may soon lose their free bus passes if the local council pushes through with proposed changes to eligibility.

Transgender woman among the favourites to win Miss Universe
Transgender woman among the favourites to win Miss Universe

Bookmakers are slashing the odds on a transgender contestant to lift the tiara at this year's Miss Universe contest.

Christians asked to share their experience of life as a believer in the UK
Christians asked to share their experience of life as a believer in the UK

The consultation asks UK Christians about whether they have experienced any hate crimes or hostility for their faith

Facebook blocks festive image of Santa Claus kneeling before baby Jesus
Facebook blocks festive image of Santa Claus kneeling before baby Jesus

Facebook has been accused of censoring an image of Santa Claus kneeling before the baby Jesus after it was blocked on the social media platform.

Ban on TV sports betting ads is 'sensible move', says CARE
Ban on TV sports betting ads is 'sensible move', says CARE

Christian advocacy group CARE has welcomed the decision by gambling firms to ban adverts during TV sports broadcasts.

Ireland's abortion laws must protect conscientious objection, say bishops
Ireland's abortion laws must protect conscientious objection, say bishops

As the legalisation of abortion in Ireland reaches the final stages in the Irish Parliament, bishops are urging lawmakers to protect conscientious objection.

Number of children addicted to anti-anxiety drug Xanax doubles
Number of children addicted to anti-anxiety drug Xanax doubles

The number of children in England being treated for addiction to Xanax has doubled in the space of a year, according to new figures.

School that cancelled Christmas reverses decision after students complain
School that cancelled Christmas reverses decision after students complain

A school that called off Christmas because it had become too commercialised has backtracked on its decision after students complained.

Brexit needs to offer 'hopeful vision' for the nation, says Archbishop of Canterbury
Brexit needs to offer 'hopeful vision' for the nation, says Archbishop of Canterbury

The Archbishop of Canterbury has told peers that Britain's withdrawal from the European Union must be underpinned by hope.

'Grinch' Scottish shopping centre refuses to display nativity scene because it is 'religiously neutral'
'Grinch' Scottish shopping centre refuses to display nativity scene because it is 'religiously neutral'

A Scottish shopping centre is refusing to display a nativity crib to avoid offending non-Christian customers all while promoting its Christmas market.

Prince Charles praises 'inspiring faith' of persecuted Christians

The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to the faith and courage of Christians around the world being persecuted for their beliefs.

New Zealand Church apologises for its role in Maori land grabs during the colonial era
New Zealand Church apologises for its role in Maori land grabs during the colonial era

The Anglican Church of New Zealand has apologised to the Maori people of Tauranga for forced land possessions in the 1800s.