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Archbishop of Canterbury apologises for refusing to meet Palestinian Christian leader
Archbishop of Canterbury apologises for refusing to meet Palestinian Christian leader

The Archbishop of Canterbury has publicly apologised after refusing to meet a pastor from Bethlehem during his visit to the UK.

Warnings of assisted suicide 'harm' as MPs predict change to law
Warnings of assisted suicide 'harm' as MPs predict change to law

Campaigners have warned of "harm" and "profound injustices" following the publication of a Commons report that suggests the law on assisted suicide is likely to change in parts of the UK soon.

Independent review launched into links between New Wine and Mike Pilavachi
Independent review launched into links between New Wine and Mike Pilavachi

An independent review is to be carried out into whether there are any links between allegations against Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi and New Wine.

Richard Cunningham resigns as head of UCCF after 20 years
Richard Cunningham resigns as head of UCCF after 20 years

Richard Cunningham is to step down after 20 years as national director of the Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship (UCCF).

Police admit restrictions on pastor's street preaching were 'disproportionate'
Police admit restrictions on pastor's street preaching were 'disproportionate'

Avon and Somerset Police have conceded that attempts to stop a pastor from commenting publicly on other religions while street preaching were "disproportionate".

Calls for prayer after deadly Burkina Faso church attack
Calls for prayer after deadly Burkina Faso church attack

There have been appeals for prayer after 15 Christians were killed in an attack during a church service in Burkina Faso on Sunday.

Christian councillor exonerated after investigation into Pride tweet
Christian councillor exonerated after investigation into Pride tweet

A tweet by a Christian councillor criticising the Pride movement is not homophobic, the Conservative Party has concluded after a six month investigation.

MPs to vote on lowering abortion time limit
MPs to vote on lowering abortion time limit

MPs are being urged to vote in favour of lowering the abortion time limit from 24 weeks to 22 in light of improved survival rates for premature babies.

Burkina Faso church attack leaves at least 15 dead
Burkina Faso church attack leaves at least 15 dead

At least 15 people have been reported dead after an attack on a Catholic church in Burkina Faso on Sunday.

Unimaginable suffering and clergy under pressure after two years of war in Ukraine
Unimaginable suffering and clergy under pressure after two years of war in Ukraine

Two years after Russia invaded Ukraine, families in the country are desperate and looking to the Church for support, putting clergy under huge pressure.

Christian chaplain's appeal delayed
Christian chaplain's appeal delayed

An Employment Tribunal judge has delayed a school chaplain's appeal until the Court of Appeal hears the case of another Christian school worker.

'Our tins are here to stay,' says Lyle's Golden Syrup manufacturer
'Our tins are here to stay,' says Lyle's Golden Syrup manufacturer

Tate & Lyle Sugars - makers of Lyle's Golden Syrup - have said that the design for their tins is not changing after backlash over a rebrand that removed biblical references from the logo and some products.

Lyle descendent hits out at rebrand to remove Bible link from packaging
Lyle descendent hits out at rebrand to remove Bible link from packaging

A descendent of Abram Lyle, the devout Christian creator of the Lyle's Golden Syrup tin design, has criticised a rebrand of the product's packaging that removes references to the Bible.

Lyle's Golden Syrup rebrand to drop biblical references
Lyle's Golden Syrup rebrand to drop biblical references

The famous green and golden tins have traditionally referenced a scene from the story of Samson and the lion in the Old Testament.

Church of England needs 'far-reaching' change to improve safeguarding
Church of England needs 'far-reaching' change to improve safeguarding

"Overall, Church safeguarding falls below the standards expected and set in secular organisations," the report said.

Give Ukrainians more chances to stay long-term in the UK, says refugee charity
Give Ukrainians more chances to stay long-term in the UK, says refugee charity

An organisation supporting Ukrainians who fled to the UK after the outbreak of war with Russia is appealing to the UK government to give them more ways to stay long-term.