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Gloucester churches come together to bless River Avon amid pollution concerns
It is part of a broader campaign against river pollution as concerns remain about the amount of untreated sewage in the Avon.

Iranian-born bishop stands in solidarity with Britain's Jews
2025 had the second highest number of antisemitic incidents on record.

Bishops protest Israeli arrest of another Palestinian Christian
An Evangelical Lutheran has been accused of "promoting terrorist activities".

South Wales Police back down on imposing Islamic 'blasphemy law'
Campaigners have welcomed the decision of South Wales Police to drop a policy requiring officers to record "hostility" towards Muslims.

Bill to enforce accurate abortion complications data introduced
The bill seeks to address the potential underreporting of abortion complications by abortion providers.

Bible studies and prayer are common across the Premier League
Half of the current Premier League teams hold Bible studies or prayer meetings, according to a study by Christians in Sport.

Making cohabitation equal with marriage is 'unfair', Christians argue
The government says its plans will "protect women and meet the needs of modern relationships".

Charity Commission opens case into Essex church
Stephen Clayden has rejected any claims that his church is bigoted.

Four sentenced to death over terror attack on Nigerian church
Over 40 people died in the attack during a Pentecost Sunday service in 2022.

Belfast churches 'heartbroken' over unrest
Belfast churches are praying for their city and the nation after another night of unrest following a brutal knife attack.

Welsh reverend speaks of culture of fear over LGBT issues
Many people have already left the Church in Wales over its stance on same-sex relationships, an evangelical leader has said.

Appeals for calm after knife attack in Northern Ireland
The Archbishop of Armagh has appealed for peace after a "brutal" knife attack in Belfast on Tuesday.

Huge poll shows no public desire for assisted suicide
A poll of over 10,000 people has suggested limited public support for reviving the failed Kim Leadbeater bill to legalise assisted suicide.

Churches must disciple well and listen well in response to rise of Christian nationalism
Churches have a task on their hands to raise standards of theological literacy in their congregations amid growing Christian nationalism, while at the same time listening to and engaging with the concerns of people in their flock.

Doctors should work for good of the patient, not facilitate suicide, says Christian Medical Fellowship
Suicide is always a tragedy that should be resisted, the CMF suggested.

Archbishop of Canterbury highlights benefits and risks of AI
Archbishop Sarah Mullally joined the Pope in raising concerns about AI.