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International community urged to intervene in Sudan as cycle of civil war continues
Most of Sudan's post-independence history has been marred by civil war.
Charter launched to protect street preachers from arrest
A new 'Street Preacher's Charter' has been launched in Parliament after a succession of fines and arrests involving pastors, some of which have led to hefty compensation payouts from police.
Hindus attempt to prevent burial of Christian man
Hindu nationalists refused to let a Christian man be buried in his ancestral village.
18 church leaders arrested in China as part of crackdown
Christians in China have long faced harassment from the authorities.
Report shows huge contribution of faith communities to Welsh society
The Evangelical Alliance has produced a report showing the impact that faith communities are having in Wales.
Three attacks in three days against Christians in Nigeria
Christmas is coming, and with it the possibility of more massacres.
UK Supreme Court rules Religious Education in Northern Ireland unlawful
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the current approach to Religious Education and collective worship in Northern Ireland schools breaches human rights and is unlawful.
Over 2,000 anti-Christian hate crimes reported across Europe in 2024
Despite a slight drop in overall numbers, the attacks are becoming more violent in nature, a new report has warned.
European court accused of overreach after ruling against Poland in disability abortion case
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has come under criticism after ruling against Poland in a case concerning abortion on the grounds of disability.
Calls for prayer as court hears sacked chaplain's appeal
Christians are being asked to pray as the Employment Appeal Tribunal hears the case of sacked chaplain Rev Dr Bernard Randall.
Hollywood stars Cate Blanchett and Spike Lee meet Pope
Pope Leo XIV welcomed a group of Hollywood luminaries to the Vatican on Saturday, including Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett and director Spike Lee.
Scottish government urged to reject 'extreme' abortion up to birth proposals
Christian and pro-life groups are calling on the Scottish government to reject "extreme" proposals to allow abortion up to birth.
Charity Commission tells Archbishops’ Council it 'must rapidly accelerate' safeguarding reforms
The Church of England is not moving fast enough to implement promised safeguarding improvements, the Charity Commission has said.
'Kink' and 'BDSM' university clubs putting young students at risk, says Christian group
A first year female student was distressed after older students invited her to whip a rubber dummy at a Fresher's fair.
Judge steps down from appeal case of pro-lifer over impartiality concerns
A judge has recused himself from the appeal case of the first person to be convicted under Northern Ireland's abortion clinic buffer zone laws.
Church of England appoints new Lead Safeguarding Bishop
The Bishop of Tewkesbury, Robert Springett, has been appointed as the Church of England’s new Lead Safeguarding Bishop.