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Church leaders threatened by militants in run-up to Colombian presidential election, says rights group

CSW is urging the new Colombian President to reinstate special protection measures for religious leaders

First memorial to Christians killed in Nigeria unveiled

Every year thousands are killed in Nigeria.

Christians praying for the nation and next prime minister after Starmer resigns

"This is a time to lament the state of our politics and its impact on the nation," says the UK Evangelical Alliance.

Archbishop of Canterbury meets Palestinian Christian released from prison

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, has met with Layan Nasir, a 26-year-old Palestinian Christian recently released from prison, during her pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

Christian artist removed from her own exhibition over transgender remarks settles with council

A Christian artist who was removed from her own exhibition after expressing opposition to childhood gender transition has reached a legal settlement with Watford Borough Council.

Christian leader calls for end to 'illegal and immoral' Ukraine war

Neither Russia nor Ukraine appear willing to budge on the issue of territory.

Latest assisted suicide bill faces uphill struggle

Labour is deeply divided over assisted suicide.

Under 16s social media ban is a 'missional opportunity'

Churches could help young people build an offline community if the social media ban comes into effect.

Banksy exhibition could save struggling cathedral

An Essex-based art gallery owner has offered to loan some of his impressive collection to St Davids Cathedral as part of an attempt to save the historic building from financial ruin.

Fewer Americans believe faith is good for the country

The proportion of Americans who believe their country would benefit if more people were religious has declined since 2013.

Indian Christians attacked in church by mob

Chhattisgarh has allegedly banned house churches to promote "cultural harmony".

Appeals for release of Nigerian Christian girl still held by ISIS after 8 years

Leah, who was 14 when she was kidnapped, could have been released if she renounced her faith but she refused.

Church of England apologises for 'pain and trauma' from its role in historical adoption practices

The Church of England has apologised for its role in adoption practices involving unmarried women and girls during the post-War period, with the Archbishop of Canterbury acknowledging the "pain, trauma and stigma experienced - and still carried - by many people".