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Conversion therapy ban 'opens the door to the persecution of parents and pastors'
Conversion therapy ban 'opens the door to the persecution of parents and pastors'

The plans also infringe on the right of those who want help, to seek it.

Some families have had to remove their own dead from rubble in Venezuela, says church leader
Some families have had to remove their own dead from rubble in Venezuela, says church leader

Church sources in the country fear as many as 250,000 people may have been left homeless.

Salvation Army praised for aid efforts in deadly Bedford train crash
Salvation Army praised for aid efforts in deadly Bedford train crash

An investigation into the exact cause of the crash is ongoing.

Under-16s social media ban is ‘not a silver bullet'
Under-16s social media ban is ‘not a silver bullet'

The UK Evangelical Alliance says social media causes “real harm” to young people, but a government ban is no “silver bullet” for protecting them.

Former Queen's chaplain: King Charles has betrayed his faith, office and subjects
Former Queen's chaplain: King Charles has betrayed his faith, office and subjects

A former royal chaplain has accused King Charles III of betraying his faith, office and subjects by pledging to “protect the space for Faith within the multi-faith nation”.

Archbishop of Canterbury: Palestinian Christians facing 'existential crisis'
Archbishop of Canterbury: Palestinian Christians facing 'existential crisis'

The Archbishop of Canterbury supports a two-state solution.

One in three pregnancies now result in abortion as England and Wales reach record high
One in three pregnancies now result in abortion as England and Wales reach record high

Abortions have increased while the number of conceptions resulting in a live birth has seen almost no change.

Church of England urges ‘a healthy sense of patriotism’ as Synod prepares to debate national unity
Church of England urges ‘a healthy sense of patriotism’ as Synod prepares to debate national unity

A new Church of England paper calling on Christians to help heal growing divisions sees an increasingly important role in modelling “a healthy sense of patriotism” while resisting both nationalism and political polarisation.

Lib Dem Christians call for investigation into party after discrimination case
Lib Dem Christians call for investigation into party after discrimination case

It is not the first time the Liberal Democrats have faced scrutiny over their attitude towards practising Christians. 

Religion treated as a 'problem' in US public life
Religion treated as a 'problem' in US public life

A new report warns that such an attitude has served as the basis for increasing conflicts that have permeated American society and compromised religious liberty at various levels.

Scripture being distributed to football fans at FIFA World Cup
Scripture being distributed to football fans at FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has become a platform for Bible societies and Christian ministries across North America to distribute Scripture resources, organize prayer initiatives and engage fans with the Christian message.

Church in Wales threatens legal action over attempt to secularise faith school
Church in Wales threatens legal action over attempt to secularise faith school

A consultation found 97% of respondents opposed plans to strip the school of its status.

Lottery gives £1.4m towards repair of unique church spire
Lottery gives £1.4m towards repair of unique church spire

Legend says the spire has its unusual features because of the intervention of angry giants.

The challenge the Church of England faces over transgenderism
The challenge the Church of England faces over transgenderism

There is a reality that the Church of England has to face up to but so far it has failed to do this.