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Christians challenge council's proposed ban on open-air preaching
Christians challenge council's proposed ban on open-air preaching

Christians are attempting to block an injunction that could effectively ban evangelism.

Quakers condemn unprecedented police raid on meeting house
Quakers condemn unprecedented police raid on meeting house

The Quakers have condemned the actions of the Metropolitan Police who raided the Quaker’s Westminster Meeting House on Thursday last week and arrested six young women.

Justin Welby feels 'personal failure' over handling of John Smyth case
Justin Welby feels 'personal failure' over handling of John Smyth case

The former Archbishop of Canterbury also said he was "profoundly ashamed" of a farewell speech in the House of Lords in which he appeared to make light of his resignation over safeguarding failures.

Russian court bans 'extremist' New Testament translation
Russian court bans 'extremist' New Testament translation

A Russian court has banned an "extremist" translation of the New Testament

Bishop urges UK government to put diplomatic pressure on Nigeria as Christians continue to suffer
Bishop urges UK government to put diplomatic pressure on Nigeria as Christians continue to suffer

A Nigerian bishop has called on the UK government to make diplomatic and economic relations with his country conditional on Nigeria’s efforts to return internally displaced people to their homelands.

King Charles and Queen Camilla postpone Vatican visit as Pope Francis recovers from ill-health
King Charles and Queen Camilla postpone Vatican visit as Pope Francis recovers from ill-health

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have postponed their anticipated visit on April 8 to the Vatican after medical advice recommended that Pope Francis take an extended period of rest, and mutual agreement between the British Royal Household and the Holy See.

Former MP: Assisted suicide bill 'unsafe', 'biased' and 'rushed'
Former MP: Assisted suicide bill 'unsafe', 'biased' and 'rushed'

A former MP calls the assisted suicide bill "unsafe" "biased" and "rushed".

Echoes of John Knox: the Scottish Christians seeking to put Christ at the centre of education
Echoes of John Knox: the Scottish Christians seeking to put Christ at the centre of education

"To give up on education is to give up on the Great Commission.”

KFC gravy baptism advert sparks controversy
KFC gravy baptism advert sparks controversy

KFC's controversial gravy baptism was at least done via total immersion

Retired pastor challenges abortion buffer zones law
Retired pastor challenges abortion buffer zones law

A retired pastor who held a service in an abortion buffer zone is challenging the prosecution and the law itself

Irish court to forcibly take €40,000 from Christian teacher Enoch Burke
Irish court to forcibly take €40,000 from Christian teacher Enoch Burke

An evangelical Christian from Ireland, who was suspended from his teaching job, is to have €40,000 forcibly removed from his bank account following a court order.

Iranian Christian allegedly beaten for requesting medical help
Iranian Christian allegedly beaten for requesting medical help

An Iranian Christian convert with a heart condition was allegedly beaten for requesting a cardiologist

Gender-critical Canadian dad fined ahead of 'litmus test' free speech hearing in Australia
Gender-critical Canadian dad fined ahead of 'litmus test' free speech hearing in Australia

"This is a serious issue with real world implications for families across the globe and we need to be able to discuss it," said internet sensation Billboard Chris, who is being backed by Elon Musk's X.

Proposed conversion therapy ban is unworkable
Proposed conversion therapy ban is unworkable

Conversion therapy ban would mean criminalising simple acts like prayer and having a conversation

First complete Chinese translation of the Bible sells at auction for £56,000
First complete Chinese translation of the Bible sells at auction for £56,000

The first complete Chinese version of the Bible has sold at auction for over £56,000

Canterbury Cathedral welcomes more modern-day pilgrims
Canterbury Cathedral welcomes more modern-day pilgrims

Canterbury Cathedral is hoping to offer "sanctuary and hope" to modern day pilgrims