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Christian candidate sues Lib Dems as thousands sign petition calling for reinstatement
Christian candidate sues Lib Dems as thousands sign petition calling for reinstatement

Over 20,000 people have signed a petition calling on the Lib Dems to reinstate David Campanale, who is suing the party over his deselection.

Islamic State executes three Christians in Nigeria
Islamic State executes three Christians in Nigeria

Images are circulating on social media showing the execution of three Christian men in Nigeria.

10 years after Mosul's capture by ISIS, Christians still need support
10 years after Mosul's capture by ISIS, Christians still need support

Christians in Mosul are marking 10 years since ISIS seized control of the city and surrounding area, causing thousands to flee in fear.

Prayers, special services and bellringing mark D-Day 80th anniversary
Prayers, special services and bellringing mark D-Day 80th anniversary

Cathedrals are at the heart of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when soldiers from the US, UK, Canada, and other Allied nations landed on Normandy beach under a barrage of gunfire to break Hitler's grip on Europe.

Australia drops case against Elon Musk's X over church attack video
Australia drops case against Elon Musk's X over church attack video

Australia has dropped its case against X, formerly Twitter, after a row about removing footage of a stabbing attack on a priest in Sydney.

Church still full two years after massacre
Church still full two years after massacre

A terror attack on a church in south-west Nigeria has not dampened the faith of its congregation as worshippers continue to fill the pews two years on.

Warnings of persecution in Hong Kong on Tiananmen anniversary
Warnings of persecution in Hong Kong on Tiananmen anniversary

The persecution of Christians in mainland China is spreading to Hong Kong, Release International has warned on the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre.

International community urged to act after death of Christian in Pakistan
International community urged to act after death of Christian in Pakistan

A church leader in Pakistan is pleading with world leaders to take action after a Christian man died of his injuries 10 days after being attacked by a mob over alleged blasphemy.

Get out and vote, says Nichols
Get out and vote, says Nichols

The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales is urging people to get out and vote ahead of the general election on 4 July.

Sacked Christian lecturer defends homosexuality comments at tribunal
Sacked Christian lecturer defends homosexuality comments at tribunal

Dr Aaron Edwards told the tribunal he was open about his views on homosexuality and that they should not have come as a surprise to the Christian college that sacked him.

Scotland abortion figures reach record high
Scotland abortion figures reach record high

The number of abortions in Scotland last year reached a record high, prompting calls for the "urgent" reinstatement of in-person consultations before every abortion.

Thousands sign petition protesting Progress Pride flags on London's Regent Street
Thousands sign petition protesting Progress Pride flags on London's Regent Street

Nearly 20,000 people have signed a petition protesting plans to display Progress Pride flags along one of London's most famous thoroughfares.

Free Church of Scotland expresses sorrow over historical slavery links
Free Church of Scotland expresses sorrow over historical slavery links

The Free Church of Scotland has expressed "sorrow" over the "historical sins" of members of the denomination in relation to slavery.

Employment tribunal hears case of theology lecturer dismissed over homosexuality comments
Employment tribunal hears case of theology lecturer dismissed over homosexuality comments

A theology lecturer who lost his job over comments he made about homosexuality on social media is having his case heard by an employment tribunal today.

'Heartfelt and sober apology' over behaviour of Pioneer founder Gerald Coates
'Heartfelt and sober apology' over behaviour of Pioneer founder Gerald Coates

The Pioneer church network has issued a "heartfelt and sober apology" after an independent review concluded that late founder Gerald Coates' behaviour had fallen "significantly short of expected standards at the time".

Calls for prayer ahead of general election
Calls for prayer ahead of general election

Christians are being asked to pray as the nation prepares to go to the polls on 4 July.