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Pro-life students at Manchester University left 'terrified' by angry mob
Pro-life students at Manchester University left 'terrified' by angry mob

Students who attended the event on 29 February say they were egged and spat on, and met with a barrage of verbal assaults, including rape and death threats, that left them fearing for their safety.

WHO guidance on gender-affirming care for trans adults would be 'premature', says Christian psychologist
WHO guidance on gender-affirming care for trans adults would be 'premature', says Christian psychologist

A Christian psychologist has called for caution as the World Health Organisation works on new guidelines for transgender healthcare.

Conversion therapy bill fails to pass
Conversion therapy bill fails to pass

A bill proposing a ban on so-called conversion therapy failed to pass in the House of Commons on Friday after it ran out of time.

Conversion therapy Bill 'very likely' to breach human rights law, says top lawyer
Conversion therapy Bill 'very likely' to breach human rights law, says top lawyer

Proposals in a Private Member's Bill to ban so-called 'conversion therapy' would "very likely" be a breach of human rights law, a top lawyer has said.

Archbishop of Canterbury apologises for refusing to meet Palestinian Christian leader
Archbishop of Canterbury apologises for refusing to meet Palestinian Christian leader

The Archbishop of Canterbury has publicly apologised after refusing to meet a pastor from Bethlehem during his visit to the UK.

Warnings of assisted suicide 'harm' as MPs predict change to law
Warnings of assisted suicide 'harm' as MPs predict change to law

Campaigners have warned of "harm" and "profound injustices" following the publication of a Commons report that suggests the law on assisted suicide is likely to change in parts of the UK soon.

Independent review launched into links between New Wine and Mike Pilavachi
Independent review launched into links between New Wine and Mike Pilavachi

An independent review is to be carried out into whether there are any links between allegations against Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi and New Wine.

Richard Cunningham resigns as head of UCCF after 20 years
Richard Cunningham resigns as head of UCCF after 20 years

Richard Cunningham is to step down after 20 years as national director of the Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship (UCCF).

Police admit restrictions on pastor's street preaching were 'disproportionate'
Police admit restrictions on pastor's street preaching were 'disproportionate'

Avon and Somerset Police have conceded that attempts to stop a pastor from commenting publicly on other religions while street preaching were "disproportionate".

Calls for prayer after deadly Burkina Faso church attack
Calls for prayer after deadly Burkina Faso church attack

There have been appeals for prayer after 15 Christians were killed in an attack during a church service in Burkina Faso on Sunday.

Christian councillor exonerated after investigation into Pride tweet
Christian councillor exonerated after investigation into Pride tweet

A tweet by a Christian councillor criticising the Pride movement is not homophobic, the Conservative Party has concluded after a six month investigation.

MPs to vote on lowering abortion time limit
MPs to vote on lowering abortion time limit

MPs are being urged to vote in favour of lowering the abortion time limit from 24 weeks to 22 in light of improved survival rates for premature babies.

Burkina Faso church attack leaves at least 15 dead
Burkina Faso church attack leaves at least 15 dead

At least 15 people have been reported dead after an attack on a Catholic church in Burkina Faso on Sunday.

Unimaginable suffering and clergy under pressure after two years of war in Ukraine
Unimaginable suffering and clergy under pressure after two years of war in Ukraine

Two years after Russia invaded Ukraine, families in the country are desperate and looking to the Church for support, putting clergy under huge pressure.

Christian chaplain's appeal delayed
Christian chaplain's appeal delayed

An Employment Tribunal judge has delayed a school chaplain's appeal until the Court of Appeal hears the case of another Christian school worker.

'Our tins are here to stay,' says Lyle's Golden Syrup manufacturer
'Our tins are here to stay,' says Lyle's Golden Syrup manufacturer

Tate & Lyle Sugars - makers of Lyle's Golden Syrup - have said that the design for their tins is not changing after backlash over a rebrand that removed biblical references from the logo and some products.