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London council takes down Progress Pride flag after threat of legal action
Local authorities should be held to account if they fly the contentious Progress Pride flag without planning permission, a Christian candidate has said after successfully challenging a London council.
Church leaders respond to 'devastating' Grenfell Tower report
The Archbishop of Canterbury has called for "deep reflection and meaningful change" after a landmark report into the Grenfell Tower fire concluded that all 72 deaths were "avoidable".
Irish teacher at centre of transgender row imprisoned again
A Christian teacher at the centre of a long-running dispute with a school over his refusal to use preferred pronouns has been imprisoned for a third time.
SNP's abortion plans 'deeply disturbing'
The SNP's commitment to enshrining "the right to abortion" in the constitution of an independent Scotland is "deeply disturbing", a pro-life group has said.
Pope embarks on historic Asia Pacific tour
Pope Francis has arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia, for the start of his 45th Apostolic Journey that will also take him to Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste, and Singapore.
'Deep sadness' over death of vicar and wife killed in horror collision
The Diocese of Coventry has expressed its "deep sadness" over the deaths of a vicar and his wife who were killed in a collision in Anglesey on Wednesday.
Alarm as UK teenagers rank last for life satisfaction in Europe
The UK's teenagers have the lowest levels of happiness and life satisfaction in Europe, a new study has found.
Barnabas Aid founder Patrick Sookhdeo suspended amid reports of 'chaos' in the organisation
There are reports of internal turmoil at Barnabas Aid after the suspension of its founder Patrick Sookhdeo, his wife Rosemarie and two trustees, Caroline Kerslake and Dr Prasad Phillips.
Legalising assisted suicide in Scotland would 'undermine' value of human life
Scottish politicians have been warned against legalising assisted suicide as Holyrood prepares to scrutinise a Bill brought forward by Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur.
Victims of stabbing attack in Manchester were 'good church-going family'
A Baptist pastor remains in hospital in critical condition after a stabbing attack in which his wife was killed.
Worship numbers drop as churches close, poll finds
Some people may never return to church if their own church closes its doors, a new poll has found.
Campaigners strongly criticise Scotland's assisted suicide plans
Sharp criticism has been levelled against plans to legalise assisted suicide in Scotland.
Police pay-out for Christian woman arrested for silent prayer
A Christian woman wrongfully arrested twice for praying silently near an abortion clinic has received £13,000 in compensation from West Midlands Police.
Christians asked to pray for areas affected by mpox
Christians are being asked to pray for areas affected by the outbreak of mpox and advocate for the distribution of vaccines to limit the spread of the deadly virus.
Attack on army chaplain 'deeply shocking and upsetting', say bishops
Prayers are being said for an army chaplain stabbed in a knife attack in County Galway on Friday.
Christian school closures are 'heartbreaking'
The closure of two Christian private schools in Scotland has been branded "sad" and "heartbreaking".