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Trump rails against bishop who rebuked him over LGBT stance
Trump rails against bishop who rebuked him over LGBT stance

US President Donald Trump has hit out at a bishop who rebuked him during the National Prayer Service on Tuesday morning over his LGBT views and immigration policies.

God is working in the LGBT community
God is working in the LGBT community

Christians recently gathered in London to find out how they can better support people struggling with unwanted same-sex attraction.

Evangelist Franklin Graham prays for Trump
Evangelist Franklin Graham prays for Trump

American evangelist Franklin Graham used his invocation prayer during Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday to pray for God's blessing on the US President and his next four years in office.

Hundreds of churches offer warm spaces this winter
Hundreds of churches offer warm spaces this winter

As winter continues to bite, hundreds of churches across the country are opening their doors each week to offer a warm space to people struggling to keep their heating on.

Christian schools and parents seek judicial review over government's VAT tax raid
Christian schools and parents seek judicial review over government's VAT tax raid

The 13 claimants, supported by the Christian Legal Centre (CLC), say that the changes are unlawful and a breach of their human rights.

Trump promises to defend religious liberty ahead of inauguration
Trump promises to defend religious liberty ahead of inauguration

Donald Trump has promised sweeping changes from day one of his administration as he prepares to be inaugurated as US president for the second time.

Church leaders welcome Israel-Gaza ceasefire
Church leaders welcome Israel-Gaza ceasefire

A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas due to come into effect on Sunday has been welcomed by Church leaders both within and beyond the Holy Land.

Teenager convicted of murdering Christian schoolgirl
Teenager convicted of murdering Christian schoolgirl

A teenage boy has been found guilty of murdering a Christian schoolgirl in a horrific knife attack in Croydon, south London.

380 million Christians persecuted worldwide - Open Doors
380 million Christians persecuted worldwide - Open Doors

Some 380 million Christians are living in contexts of persecution and discrimination for their faith, according to Open Doors.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury joins climate call to PM
Former Archbishop of Canterbury joins climate call to PM

The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Baron Williams of Oystermouth, has joined other faith leaders in calling on the Prime Minister to support the Climate and Nature Bill.

Calls for submissions on quality of palliative care in the UK
Calls for submissions on quality of palliative care in the UK

Written submissions are being invited on the standards of care across the palliative care sector in the UK.

Charity regulator investigates more charities linked to Barnabas Aid
Charity regulator investigates more charities linked to Barnabas Aid

The charity regulator has expanded its investigation into Barnabas Aid to include the activities of four charities that have links with the organisation.

Christian group backs calls for national inquiry into grooming gangs
Christian group backs calls for national inquiry into grooming gangs

Christian Concern has joined calls for a national inquiry into grooming gangs formed mainly of Pakistani Muslim men who targeted young white girls.

'Sadness' as churches and Christian school succumb to LA wildfires
'Sadness' as churches and Christian school succumb to LA wildfires

Churches and a Christian school have fallen victim to massive wildfires wreaking havoc across Los Angeles County.

India's Christians feel 'fear and anxiety' about 2025
India's Christians feel 'fear and anxiety' about 2025

Christians in India are fearful that persecution will continue to increase this year, a religious freedom organisation has said.

Christian group criticises government proposals targeting home-schooling parents
Christian group criticises government proposals targeting home-schooling parents

The Christian Institute has hit out at "intrusive and burdensome" proposals to force parents who educate their children at home to report their involvement in extracurricular activities including Sunday School.