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Pope meets Celtic FC players and manager
Pope meets Celtic FC players and manager

Francis was presented with his very own green and white shirt signed by the Glasgow team and emblazoned with "Francis".

Sacked chaplain takes legal action against headteacher
Sacked chaplain takes legal action against headteacher

A school chaplain who was fired after telling pupils they did not have to agree with LGBT ideology is taking legal action against his former headteacher.

Bill on fetal sentience has first reading in House of Lords
Bill on fetal sentience has first reading in House of Lords

The Foetal Sentience Committee Bill was introduced by Lord Moylan.

New report reveals changing attitudes to death and dying
New report reveals changing attitudes to death and dying

"A sea-change in our culture means that as people around us are increasingly sheltered from the physical reality of death, they know less and less about how they will die and how to cope with loss."

German missionary freed from captivity in Mali
German missionary freed from captivity in Mali

A German missionary who was kidnapped in Mali last year has been freed, according to church officials.

Christian theologian takes college to court over sacking
Christian theologian takes college to court over sacking

Cliff College has continued to deny it threatened theologian Dr Aaron Edwards with a referral to the government's anti-terrorism programme, Prevent.

Alan Scott's church rejects findings of report into misconduct allegations
Alan Scott's church rejects findings of report into misconduct allegations

Dwelling Place Anaheim has said it will not take any action in response to a report into the conduct of its pastor, Alan Scott.

Andy Croft resigns from Soul Survivor
Andy Croft resigns from Soul Survivor

Andy Croft has resigned as the senior pastor of Soul Survivor Watford. It follows an investigation by the Church of England into safeguarding concerns about Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi.

Christian dance group disqualified from competition after challenging gender identity
Christian dance group disqualified from competition after challenging gender identity

A Christian dance group in Barbados has been disqualified from a national competition over its performance piece challenging gender identity ideology.

New Wine leaders pay tribute to late founder
New Wine leaders pay tribute to late founder

Moving tributes have been paid to New Wine founder Bishop David Pytches, who passed away on Tuesday night surrounded by his family.

Soul Survivor launches independent review following Mike Pilavachi safeguarding investigation
Soul Survivor launches independent review following Mike Pilavachi safeguarding investigation

Soul Survivor, the church formerly led by Mike Pilavachi, has announced an independent review into its culture and practices.

Christians join vigil outside Downing Street to bring home Israeli hostages
Christians join vigil outside Downing Street to bring home Israeli hostages

Thousands of people, including Christians, gathered outside Downing Street on Sunday for a vigil calling for the release of Israelis who have been held hostage since the Hamas terror attack on Israel on 7 October.

Court postpones silent prayer hearing
Court postpones silent prayer hearing

An army veteran criminally charged for praying silently outside an abortion clinic has expressed disappointment after the court postponed a hearing into his case.

King meets Archbishop and faith leaders
King meets Archbishop and faith leaders

"Today's visit by the King was a wonderful encouragement to remain united in partnership and friendship – as many people of faith are doing across the country."

Church of England has 'arrogantly' rejected authority of Scripture
Church of England has 'arrogantly' rejected authority of Scripture

Orthodox Anglicans have condemned the decision of the Church of England's parliamentary body to continue on the path to introducing same-sex blessings.

Anti-Christian hate crimes on the rise in Europe
Anti-Christian hate crimes on the rise in Europe

There has been a "strong" increase in the number of anti-Christian hate crimes taking place across Europe, with particular concern expressed about the treatment of Christians in the UK.