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Student and teacher killed in shooting at Christian school
A teacher and teenaged student have been shot and killed at a private Christian school in the US state of Wisconsin.
Appointment of new Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief welcomed
The appointment of David Smith MP as the new Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) has been welcomed by Christian charities.
Abbey apologises after review into shocking abuse
Caldey Abbey in Wales has apologised for historical child sex abuse perpetrated by a monk between the 1960s and 1990s.
Christian school counsellor sues over sacking
A Christian social media influencer and school counsellor is suing her former employer after claiming she was sacked for expressing traditional beliefs about marriage.
Calls for end to 'pills by post' abortion scheme
There have been calls to end the 'pills by post' at-home abortion service after a man was jailed for using abortion pills acquired through the scheme to end a woman's pregnancy without her knowledge.
Notre-Dame reopens to the world
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris has reopened with a dazzling ceremony and concert after a painstaking five-year restoration following a devastating fire in 2019.
Welby apologises for hurt caused by farewell Lords speech
The outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has apologised after his farewell speech in the House of Lords sparked anger from victims of abuse.
Archbishop of Canterbury accused of making light of safeguarding failings in Lords speech
The outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has come under fire over a speech to the House of Lords in his first public address since announcing his resignation under a storm of controversy last month.
Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi says Jesus message on rainbow armband 'speaks for itself'
Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi has addressed the controversy over his "Jesus loves you" message scrawled onto his rainbow armband.
Church of England parishes are 'in crisis'
The future of many Church of England parishes is in doubt as they struggle with crumbling buildings, declining attendance, and a fall in clergy numbers.
Church of England enjoys strong turnout at Christmas and Easter but attendance remains below pre-pandemic levels
Report author Dr Ken Eames said the latest statistics were likely to be a cause for "both optimism and concern".
Philippians 4:6 is YouVersion's Bible verse of the year
The popular Bible app said the verse reflects a trend seen throughout the year of increasing numbers of people seeking God through His Word and in prayer.
Legalising assisted suicide will be 'a huge step backwards'
Christians have continued to react with disappointment after MPs voted in favour legalising assisted suicide.
Christians urged to keep praying after MPs vote to legalise assisted suicide
Christians are being urged to keep on praying after MPs voted in the House of Commons to legalise assisted suicide in England and Wales.
Protests outside Parliament as MPs debate assisted suicide
Protesters have gathered outside Parliament to make their opposition to assisted suicide known as MPs debate Kim Leadbeater's bill proposing a change to the law.
Appeals for peace in Haiti as violence worsens
Haitian bishops are appealing for peace after months of violence and a sharp deterioration in the situation as gangs deepen their control of the capital Port-au-Prince.