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Prayers said on first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's death and King Charles' accession
Prayers said on first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's death and King Charles' accession

Prayers are being said in churches on the first anniversary of the late Queen Elizabeth II's death, and King Charles' accession to the throne.

Mike Pilavachi safeguarding concerns are 'substantiated'
Mike Pilavachi safeguarding concerns are 'substantiated'

The investigation concluded that Pilavachi engaged in "coercive and controlling behaviour".

Christian doctor who shared faith with patient cleared of serious misconduct
Christian doctor who shared faith with patient cleared of serious misconduct

A Christian doctor who shared his faith with a vulnerable patient has been cleared of serious misconduct by a medical tribunal.

Thousands March for Life through London
Thousands March for Life through London

Police estimates put the number of participants in this year's March for Life UK at 7,000.

Christian family fights NHS trust to continue teen's treatment
Christian family fights NHS trust to continue teen's treatment

A Christian family and an NHS trust are locked in a legal fight over the treatment of a teenager who suffers from a rare genetic condition.

Majority of Church of England priests support same-sex weddings
Majority of Church of England priests support same-sex weddings

A survey of Church of England clergy by The Times newspaper has found widespread support for a change in rules to allow priests to conduct same-sex weddings.

Lack of funding for Religious Studies is 'real travesty'
Lack of funding for Religious Studies is 'real travesty'

Father of the House of Commons, Sir Peter Bottomley MP, has joined calls for Religious Studies to be properly funded.

Scottish politicians urged to protect free speech after Edinburgh Festival row
Scottish politicians urged to protect free speech after Edinburgh Festival row

Scottish politicians must speak out to denounce a "stifling atmosphere" in the arts and other institutions in Scotland, a Christian charity has said.

Bishop praises Lionesses for 'courage, dedication and determination' during World Cup
Bishop praises Lionesses for 'courage, dedication and determination' during World Cup

The Bishop of Lancaster has spoken of her "pride and joy" in the England Women's football team despite their loss in the World Cup final on Sunday.

Call for changes after fall in number of Religious Studies students
Call for changes after fall in number of Religious Studies students

Educational leaders are calling for more specialist teacher recruitment after a fall in the number of students taking A level Religious Studies (RS).

1,000 Christians forced to sleep rough after mob violence in Pakistan
1,000 Christians forced to sleep rough after mob violence in Pakistan

A thousand Christians have fled their homes and are now sleeping rough after they were targeted by rampaging mobs.

Churches have 'big part to play' in ending trafficking
Churches have 'big part to play' in ending trafficking

Churches are being encouraged to get involved in the fight against human trafficking and modern-day slavery.

Living in Love and Faith discussions to continue ahead of next General Synod
Living in Love and Faith discussions to continue ahead of next General Synod

A group drawing from different traditions across the Church of England is to meet ahead of the General Synod in November to discuss next steps in the Living in Love and Faith process.

Charges filed against man who prayed silently in abortion clinic buffer zone
Charges filed against man who prayed silently in abortion clinic buffer zone

The Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), which is defending Adam Smith-Connor, said it was an "unexpected U-turn".

Lizzo backing dancers allege Christianity was pushed on them
Lizzo backing dancers allege Christianity was pushed on them

The lawsuit filed by some of Lizzo's backing dancers this week includes allegations that Christianity was forced onto them.

Iraqi church leader asks top court to recognise spiritual authority
Iraqi church leader asks top court to recognise spiritual authority

The leader of Iraq's largest Christian community has asked the country's supreme court to reverse a presidential order that no longer recognises him as Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church.