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Mali 'at a crossroads' with referendum, says Christian leader
The freedom of Christians in Mali is at stake as the country prepares to vote on a new constitution on Sunday, an Open Doors partner has said.
Royal College of Surgeons drops opposition to assisted suicide
The Royal College of Surgeons has announced it is dropping its official opposition to assisted suicide and will instead be neutral.
Court hears closing arguments in Brian Houston trial
Closing arguments have been heard in the trial of Hillsong founder Brian Houston who stands accused of covering up knowledge of his late father's child abuse.
Christian teaching assistant sacked after sharing trans and sex ed concerns on Facebook wins appeal
A Christian teaching assistant who was sacked after sharing two Facebook posts raising concerns about compulsory sex education and transgenderism has won an appeal against an employment tribunal ruling that upheld her dismissal.
Christian teacher who opposed school trans policy loses judicial review bid
A Christian teacher who was sacked for challenging a schools's affirming transgender policy has been refused a judicial review by the High Court.
UK evangelicals distance themselves from Ugandan support for anti-homosexuality law
The CEEC's statement was published this week in response to the Anglican Church of Uganda's support for strict new laws making some homosexual activity punishable by death.
Nottingham churches open for prayer and reflection after killing rampage
Churches in Nottingham have opened their doors after a tragic knife and van rampage in the city on Tuesday morning left three people dead.
Former Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle criticised in safeguarding review
The former Catholic Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle put people at "potential risk" by ignoring safeguarding advice and having a close friendship with a registered sex offender, a review has found.
Wife of missing pastor takes Malaysian government to court
The wife of a pastor who was abducted in 2017 has begun a civil case against the Malaysian government and police force in a bid to uncover the truth.
Hundreds of Christians bless land for giant prayer monument
Christians from all denominations have gathered on the outskirts of Birmingham to bless the land where a giant prayer monument is to be built.
General Medical Council won't take action against Christian doctor opposed to preferred pronouns
The General Medical Council (GMC) has told a Christian doctor that his opposition to preferred pronouns does not affect his fitness to practice.
Ex-gay Christian accused of advertising 'conversion practices' stands trial in Malta
An ex-gay Christian is on trial in Malta after sharing his testimony about leaving behind a homosexual lifestyle.
Catholic pilgrim who took on French park attacker hailed a hero
A pilgrim has credited his Catholic faith with giving him the courage to take on a knifeman who attacked children in a French park on Thursday.
Welby urges Church of Uganda to reconsider support for anti-LGBTQ law
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has written to the head of the Anglican Church of Uganda asking him to reject a new law making "aggravated homosexuality" punishable by death.
French park attacker shouted 'in the name of Jesus Christ'
There are media reports that the suspect in a stabbing rampage in France shouted "in the name of Jesus Christ" during the attack that has left several children seriously injured.
CofE promises improvements to abuse support scheme after cricitism
The Church of England has said that changes are being made to improve its Interim Support Scheme for clergy abuse survivors following heavy criticism.