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Changes to terrorism and extremism laws could harm religious freedom
Changes to terrorism and extremism laws could harm religious freedom

Christians "need to be wary" as the government weighs up changing legislation on terrorism and extremism.

Family of Christian teen calls for public inquiry into NHS handling of end-of-life cases
Family of Christian teen calls for public inquiry into NHS handling of end-of-life cases

"Sudiksha's profoundly disturbing case has demonstrated the urgent need for an overhaul into how critical care decisions are made in the NHS and the courts."

Dozens of bishops back same-sex marriages for priests
Dozens of bishops back same-sex marriages for priests

Dozens of bishops have signed a public statement saying that pastoral guidance should be issued to allow priests to enter into same-sex marriages.

Baby Indi denied permission to be treated abroad
Baby Indi denied permission to be treated abroad

Mr Justice Robert Peel ruled that it was in the 8-month-old's "best interests" to die in the UK instead.

Disappointment as Isle of Man moves closer to legalising assisted suicide
Disappointment as Isle of Man moves closer to legalising assisted suicide

Anti-euthanasia campaigners have expressed disappointment after the Isle of Man moved closer to legalising assisted suicide for terminally ill adults.

Vineyard leaders resign amid disagreements over Alan Scott review
Vineyard leaders resign amid disagreements over Alan Scott review

Senior Vineyard leaders Neil and Janet Young are parting ways with the denomination amid disagreements over an independent review into allegations surrounding Alan Scott.

Calls for prayer as Christian persecution increases
Calls for prayer as Christian persecution increases

Churches in the UK and Ireland are being asked to pray as persecution continues to grow worldwide.

Christian Tory councillor who tweeted 'pride is a sin' reinstated
Christian Tory councillor who tweeted 'pride is a sin' reinstated

A Christian councillor has been reinstated by a local Conservative Party group after he was suspended for tweeting that "pride is sin".

Indi Gregory's family lose bid to continue treatment
Indi Gregory's family lose bid to continue treatment

The European Court of Human Rights has refused to consider the case of 8-month-old Indi Gregory, whose doctors want to discontinue life-sustaining treatment.

Christian social worker loses discrimination case
Christian social worker loses discrimination case

A Christian social worker has lost her discrimination case against Lambeth Council in London.

Indi Gregory's family appeal to European Court of Human Rights
Indi Gregory's family appeal to European Court of Human Rights

The family of Indi Gregory is appealing to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) to stop the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment.

Christians ready to take legal action if conversion therapy bill tramples on religious freedom
Christians ready to take legal action if conversion therapy bill tramples on religious freedom

The Christian Institute has repeated its call to the government to ensure that a ban on so-called conversion therapy does not interfere with everyday religious practice.

Teacher who made offensive comments about Jesus is banned for 2 years
Teacher who made offensive comments about Jesus is banned for 2 years

A teacher at a Scottish school has been banned from the classroom for two years after making offensive comments, including that "Jesus was gay".

Welby decries 'appalling and devastating' loss of life at Anglican-run Gaza hospital
Welby decries 'appalling and devastating' loss of life at Anglican-run Gaza hospital

The Archbishop of Canterbury has renewed calls for the protection of civilians in Gaza after an explosion at an Anglican-run hospital left hundreds dead.

Dozens of Christian and Jewish leaders urge Biden to take 'stronger action on behalf of Israel'
Dozens of Christian and Jewish leaders urge Biden to take 'stronger action on behalf of Israel'

Over 50 Christian and Jewish leaders have urged US President Joe Biden to show "unlimited and unqualified support for Israel" as he visits the country on Wednesday.

Hundreds feared dead in huge blast at Christian hospital in Gaza
Hundreds feared dead in huge blast at Christian hospital in Gaza

At least 500 people are feared to have been killed in a huge explosion at a Christian hospital in Gaza that both Israel and Hamas have denied responsibility for.