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Reports of direct hit on Christian hospital in Gaza
Reports of direct hit on Christian hospital in Gaza

There have been reports of an air strike on a Christian hospital in Gaza, resulting in hundreds of fatalities.

Christian preacher facing prison over Bible sign near abortion clinic
Christian preacher facing prison over Bible sign near abortion clinic

A Christian preacher who held a sign with a Bible verse on it inside an abortion clinic 'buffer zone' could be sent to prison.

Archbishop joins faith leaders in condemning rise in antisemitic incidents amid Israel-Hamas war
Archbishop joins faith leaders in condemning rise in antisemitic incidents amid Israel-Hamas war

UK faith leaders, including the Archbishop of Canterbury, have made a joint appeal for unity among Britain's faith communities amid the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Hospitals in Gaza are 'facing catastrophe', says Archbishop
Hospitals in Gaza are 'facing catastrophe', says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury has called on Israel to reverse an order for Gaza hospitals to be evacuated.

Orthodox Anglicans grieved over 'disastrous decision' to commend same-sex blessings
Orthodox Anglicans grieved over 'disastrous decision' to commend same-sex blessings

Orthodox Anglicans have voiced dismay over Monday's decision by the House of Bishops in the Church of England to agree in principle to commending Prayers of Love and Faith for same-sex couples.

Bishops break ranks over blessings for same-sex couples
Bishops break ranks over blessings for same-sex couples

Eleven Church of England bishops are refusing to back plans to introduce blessings for same-sex couples.

Bishops agree to commend prayers for same-sex couples
Bishops agree to commend prayers for same-sex couples

The Church of England's House of Bishops has agreed to commend Prayers of Love and Faith for same-sex couples.

Praying for a swift de-escalation of violence in Holy Land
Praying for a swift de-escalation of violence in Holy Land

Christian charity Embrace the Middle East has issued an urgent appeal for prayers for the Holy Land after Hamas' attack on Israel.

Christian teacher sacked after refusing to teach LGBT lessons
Christian teacher sacked after refusing to teach LGBT lessons

A Christian teacher has claimed she was "treated like a dangerous criminal" after being sacked by a Church of England school for refusing to teach "extreme" LGBT lessons and sharing her Christian beliefs on these issues with pupils.

Appeals for peace after Hamas attack on Israel
Appeals for peace after Hamas attack on Israel

Church leaders have been calling for an immediate cessation of violence after Hamas launched an astonishing attack on Israel.

Christians condemn shocking Hamas attack on Israel
Christians condemn shocking Hamas attack on Israel

Christians have joined in the condemnation of a major Hamas attack on Israel that has prompted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to declare, "We are at war."

Concern over bill to criminalise pro-life advocacy outside abortion clinics in Scotland
Concern over bill to criminalise pro-life advocacy outside abortion clinics in Scotland

Breaching the terms of the proposed 'safe access zones' could result in an unlimited maximum fine.

Archbishop of Canterbury seeks peace in South Caucasus
Archbishop of Canterbury seeks peace in South Caucasus

The Archbishop of Canterbury also brought a message of solidarity to the thousands of people who have fled Nagorno-Karabakh during a visit to the South Caucasus.

'My sin was loyalty,' says Calvin Robinson after GB News firing
'My sin was loyalty,' says Calvin Robinson after GB News firing

Broadcaster Calvin Robinson has spoken about being fired from GB News after voicing support for fellow presenters Dan Wootton and Laurence Fox.

Christian councillor protests suspension at Conservative Party Conference
Christian councillor protests suspension at Conservative Party Conference

A Christian councillor suspended after sharing a tweet in which he criticised LGBT Pride events has staged a protest at the Conservative Party Conference.

Pope expresses openness to same-sex blessings
Pope expresses openness to same-sex blessings

Pope Francis has expressed an openness towards the possibility of blessing same-sex partnerships in response to questions from five cardinals.