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Christian teaching assistant wins £7,000 payout over sacking for street preaching
Christian teaching assistant wins £7,000 payout over sacking for street preaching

A Christian teaching assistant who was sacked after street preaching has won a £7,000 settlement.

Most Northern Irish don't want sex ed resources to include abortion access
Most Northern Irish don't want sex ed resources to include abortion access

A public consultation in Northern Ireland has found widespread opposition to abortion access being included in sex education resources.

Calls for 'robust' age checks on porn websites to protect children
Calls for 'robust' age checks on porn websites to protect children

The call from Christian policy group CARE follows the release of new police figures revealing a rise in sexual offences committed by children.

Paula Vennells to hand back CBE over Horizon scandal backlash
Paula Vennells to hand back CBE over Horizon scandal backlash

Paula Vennells, former Post Office boss and a Church of England priest, is to return her CBE over the fallout from the Horizon IT scandal.

Fears of more attacks after Christmas massacre in Nigeria
Fears of more attacks after Christmas massacre in Nigeria

Christians in Nigeria's Plateau State are living in fear of more attacks after devastating bloodshed over the Christmas period.

Christians on New Year Honours List
Christians on New Year Honours List

The Archbishop of Canterbury was recognised by the King for the role he played in his coronation earlier this year.

Persecution expected to rise in 2024
Persecution expected to rise in 2024

Persecution against Christians is expected to rise in several countries in the coming year, according to Release International.

Hatun Tash, Christian preacher feared missing, 'is fine'
Hatun Tash, Christian preacher feared missing, 'is fine'

There had been fears that the brave evangelist was missing.

King stresses service and creation care in Christmas Day speech
King stresses service and creation care in Christmas Day speech

King Charles used his traditional Christmas Day speech to encourage the nation to care for creation and serve others.

A 'sombre' Christmas in the Holy Land
A 'sombre' Christmas in the Holy Land

Months of war between Israel and Gaza are taking a "terrible" toll on the entire region, with devastating consequences for people in the West Bank and Bethlehem who rely on tourism.

Jerusalem church leaders appeal for ceasefire in meeting with Israeli president
Jerusalem church leaders appeal for ceasefire in meeting with Israeli president

Jerusalem church leaders have met Israeli President Isaac Herzog to appeal for "an immediate and permanent humanitarian ceasefire".

Christian teacher guilty of 'unacceptable professional conduct' for sharing sexuality beliefs in Church of England school
Christian teacher guilty of 'unacceptable professional conduct' for sharing sexuality beliefs in Church of England school

A Christian teacher at a Church of England school has been found guilty of "unacceptable professional conduct" after expressing her views about human sexuality.

Extremist jailed for at least 16 years over plot to kill Christian preacher
Extremist jailed for at least 16 years over plot to kill Christian preacher

An Islamist extremist has been sentenced to a minimum sentence of 16 years over a plot to kill a Christian preacher in London's Hyde Park.

Warnings sounded against assisted suicide amid fresh calls for law change
Warnings sounded against assisted suicide amid fresh calls for law change

Fresh calls for assisted suicide to be legalised are being challenged over concerns for the vulnerable.

Pro-life volunteer moved on for praying silently on Bournemouth street
Pro-life volunteer moved on for praying silently on Bournemouth street

A pro-life volunteer has filed a complaint with council officials in Bournemouth after she was moved on for praying silently on a public street.

People sheltering in Gaza church are too scared to move
People sheltering in Gaza church are too scared to move

People trapped inside a Gaza church where two Christian women were reportedly killed by sniper fire are living in fear that they will be next