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Calls for Christian ministry's bank account to be reopened after Nigel Farage banking row
Calls for Christian ministry's bank account to be reopened after Nigel Farage banking row

A Christian ministry is calling on Barclays Bank to reinstate its account in the wake of the Nigel Farage Coutts accounts row that led to the resignation of NatWest boss Alison Rose.

Calls to recognise humanity of unborn babies after Pregnancy Loss Review
Calls to recognise humanity of unborn babies after Pregnancy Loss Review

Calls have been made for urgent changes to UK law to recognise the humanity of unborn babies after the government committed to ensuring more compassionate care for families that suffer baby loss.

Christians asked to pray for an end to trans ideology in schools
Christians asked to pray for an end to trans ideology in schools

Christians are being asked to pray after another delay to the publication of new guidance on transgenderism in schools.

CofE asked to act over 'inappropriate' gender identity lessons
CofE asked to act over 'inappropriate' gender identity lessons

A parent has appealed to the Church of England's Chief Education Officer, Nigel Genders, to act over concerns about "inappropriate" and "sexually explicit" relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) lessons in his children's school.

Former IICSA chair to oversee creation of new independent safeguarding structure for CofE
Former IICSA chair to oversee creation of new independent safeguarding structure for CofE

The former chair of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) has agreed to develop proposals for a fully independent structure to provide scrutiny of safeguarding in the Church of England.

Iraqi president revokes decree recognising cardinal as leader of Chaldean Catholic Church
Iraqi president revokes decree recognising cardinal as leader of Chaldean Catholic Church

Cardinal Louis Raphael I Sako said he had been the victim of a "deliberate and humiliating campaign".

Mother jailed over illegal at-home abortion to be freed
Mother jailed over illegal at-home abortion to be freed

A woman jailed for illegally taking abortion pills to abort her baby at home when she was between 32 and 34 weeks pregnant is to be freed.

Veteran cleared over silent prayer near abortion clinic
Veteran cleared over silent prayer near abortion clinic

An army veteran who was fined for praying silently within an abortion clinic 'buffer zone' will not face criminal charges.

Church of England under fire over school 'white supremacy' resources
Church of England under fire over school 'white supremacy' resources

The criticism centres on the Diocese of Coventry's 'Responding to Racism' resource which includes a graphic called 'The Pyramid of White Supremacy' on its list of recommended resources.

Gambling sponsorship in Premier League 'hugely disappointing'
Gambling sponsorship in Premier League 'hugely disappointing'

It "beggars belief" that so many Premier League teams continue to be sponsored by gambling companies, a Christian charity has said.

Christian councillor suspended over Pride tweet launches legal action
Christian councillor suspended over Pride tweet launches legal action

King Lawal, a Conservative councillor at North Northamptonshire Unitary Council for the last two years, tweeted that "Pride is not a virtue but a sin".

Hearing adjourned in case of Christian who lost job offer over LGBT beliefs
Hearing adjourned in case of Christian who lost job offer over LGBT beliefs

An employment tribunal has adjourned the case of a Christian social worker whose job offer was withdrawn because of his beliefs on marriage and human sexuality.

Chair of CofE's National Safeguarding Panel quits amid row
Chair of CofE's National Safeguarding Panel quits amid row

Meg Munn's departure follows a row over how safeguarding is being handled in the Church of England and the controversial decision of the Archbishops' Council to disband the Independent Safeguarding Board (ISB), of which she was also acting Chair.

Mike Pilavachi resigns as safeguarding investigation continues
Mike Pilavachi resigns as safeguarding investigation continues

The founder of Soul Survivor Watford, Mike Pilavachi, has resigned from his role as Associate Pastor of the church as an investigation into allegations about his conduct continues.

Christian social worker takes legal action over withdrawn job offer
Christian social worker takes legal action over withdrawn job offer

An employment tribunal is this week hearing the case of a Christian social worker who says his job offer was withdrawn unless he agreed to "embrace and promote" LGBTQ+ rights.

It would be 'unlawful' for CofE bishops to commend blessings for same-sex couples, say evangelicals
It would be 'unlawful' for CofE bishops to commend blessings for same-sex couples, say evangelicals

Evangelicals in the Church of England are urging bishops not to commend blessings for same-sex couples.