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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
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'
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
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.

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