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Christians in Russia and Russian-occupied Ukraine face increasing persecution
The non-profit organisation says the scale of the hostility is reminiscent of Soviet-era repression, with imprisonment, torture, and murder all on the rise.

Archbishops apologise to abuse survivors after BBC investigation into pay-out for Church canon
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have apologised to abuse survivors who feel "let down by the Church" after a BBC investigation into a pay-out to a cathedral canon who was reportedly assessed as a potential risk to children.

Religious minorities suffer as Iran cracks down on women's rights protests
An advocacy paper published by the UN's fact-finding mission to the country said that "crimes against humanity" are being perpetrated

Christians 'fearful' after church statue vandalised
Members of a Catholic church in London have expressed concern for their safety after one of their statues was vandalised.

Sacked chaplain seeks judicial review into CofE's handling of his case
A chaplain who was sacked after telling school pupils that they did not need to agree with LGBT ideology is seeking a judicial review into the dismissal of his misconduct complaint against the Bishop of Derby.

Christians weigh in on root causes of the riots
The days of rioting across parts of the UK felt like a "war", said Rev Israel Olofinjana, director of the Evangelical Alliance's One People Commission.

Christian dance group call for investigation after senator withdraws ruling on cancellation
A gender-critical Christian dance group is calling for an investigation after a senator who upheld their disqualification from a competition withdrew his ruling.

Far-right groups are 'unchristian', says Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury has denounced far-right groups as "unchristian" and hit out at any attempts by them to appropriate Christian symbolism.

After riots, Britain must work to foster integration and shared values - Nazir-Ali
Former bishop Michael Nazir-Ali has criticised Britain's "naïve" approach to multiculturalism, which he said has led to a sense of "isolation" and "separateness" instead of integration.

Panel member in Christian teacher case receives formal warning
A panel member in an employment tribunal case involving a Christian teacher has received a formal warning for misconduct over comments he made on social media.

Memorial service held for Southport victim
There were moving scenes at St Patrick's Church on Tuesday as the family of a nine-year-old girl killed in a knife attack in Southport came together to remember her.

Faith leaders express 'horror' at rioting
Faith leaders have written a joint letter condemning hatred and violence after more than a week of riots across parts of the UK.

Church leaders call for end to disorder
Church leaders from across different denominations and traditions have issued a joint statement calling on churches and communities to work together to end racism, division and disorder after days of rioting.

Keswick Convention distances itself from pro-life organisation's outreach
The organisers of the Keswick Convention have questioned the approach of a pro-life ministry that puts on educational displays about abortion in towns and cities across the UK.

Future of historic cathedral residence safeguarded with National Lottery funding
The centuries-old Vicars' Close, in Wells, Somerset, has received £4.4m from the National Lottery Heritage Fund which will go towards urgent repairs.

Bishops condemn riots and violence towards migrants
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales has condemned far-right fuelled anti-immigration riots continuing across parts of the UK.