Christians launch declaration challenging pro-Palestinian document after Church of England vote
The Kairos II document, that the Church of England voted to "hear" and engage with, has been described by critics as "thoroughly dishonest and acerbic".
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Global persecution report raises concerns about erosion of religious freedom in the West
The report looks at over 20 countries but also includes a section on “hindrances to religious freedom in the West”.
France votes to legalise assisted suicide
France's National Assembly has given final approval to a landmark law to legalise assisted suicide.
Christian nurse who won trans case calls for stronger protections for NHS workers
Minister's private affirmations of support have not translated into support on the ground.
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Historic Viking cross restored to public view on Isle of Man
The 1,000-year-old cross was only discovered in 1847.
Historic churches at risk as report calls for overhaul of heritage funding and planning
Churches face “unsustainable” financial and practical pressures unless the government strengthens support for the UK’s historic places of worship, MPs have warned in a major report calling for a new approach to protecting the nation’s built heritage.
Stewardship marks 120th anniversary with record £161m in donations and ‘wonderful growth in generosity’
As Christian giving charity Stewardship marks its 120th anniversary this year, it has reported its highest-ever level of donations and grant-making, with £161m given through the organisation during 2025 and more than a million grants distributed for the first time in its history.
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Murder investigation launched into Ann Widdecombe's death
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Amnesty International UK expresses 'regret' over report that branded Christian groups 'anti-rights'
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Church of England passes motion on Palestinian Christians despite warnings from Chief Rabbi
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Christian MP Päivi Räsänen's UK travel authorisation cancelled
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Church of England Synod rejects motion affirming same-sex relationships
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Christian and pro-life groups reject Amnesty report branding them 'anti-rights'
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Churches and clergy among targets in anti-Christian incidents across Europe
Anti-Christian hate crimes remained elevated in Europe during the month of June, with arson attacks continuing to target Christian sites across the continent.
Evangelicals raise concern about detention of families and children under EU's stricter asylum rules
National security and compassion are not “competing values”, the EEA argued.
Christian MP Päivi Räsänen's UK travel authorisation cancelled
Päivi Räsänen, the Christian politician convicted in Finland for her views on marriage and sexuality, says her electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the UK has been cancelled.
Clergy serving among the ruins of Venezuela
Clergy are doing their best to console survivors, while dealing with their own loss and trauma.
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The bishops held the line at Synod - but for how much longer?
It took the 14 bishops who voted against Helen King's motion some courage to do so but it could all change when a new Synod is elected this autumn.
Christian MP Päivi Räsänen's UK travel authorisation cancelled
Päivi Räsänen, the Christian politician convicted in Finland for her views on marriage and sexuality, says her electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the UK has been cancelled.
Catholic teacher says she was dismissed after sharing abortion views with students
A teacher in Scotland has said she was summarily dismissed after telling students that she was personally against abortion.
Ann Widdecombe remembered in Parliament as woman of 'profound faith' and conviction
MPs have paid tribute to Ann Widdecombe in the Commons as counter-terrorism police continue the investigation into her death.
Majority of blasphemy cases in Pakistan ‘fabricated,’ officials say
Officials in Pakistan last week reported to a parliamentary committee that a majority of 333 blasphemy cases registered in the past five years in four provinces were fabricated, according to media reports.
Counter-terrorism police take over investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death
Counter-terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of former Cabinet minister Ann Widdecombe.
Church of England Synod rejects motion affirming same-sex relationships
The motion was passed by clergy and laity but rejected by bishops.
Amnesty International UK expresses 'regret' over report that branded Christian groups 'anti-rights'
Amnesty International UK has expressed "regret" over the publication of a report that labelled dozens of Christian, pro-life and gender critical organisations as "anti-rights".
Church of England divided over official World Cup prayer
Critics called the prayer religiously illiterate and theologically thin.
Ann Widdecombe: heroine of the pro-life cause
During Ann Widdecombe's long and distinguished career in Parliament, she was a leader in the public fight for protections for unborn babies at the beginning of life and the elderly and vulnerable towards the end of life.
Young army recruits increasingly turning to God, chaplains suggest
The "Quiet Revival" report may have been discredited, but anecdotal evidence continues to pile up.
EU urges Pakistan to protect religious minority girls from forced conversions
Many victims are Christian women and girls.
Church of England passes motion on Palestinian Christians despite warnings from Chief Rabbi
Britain's Chief Rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, warned that the document "amounts to political activism dressed up as theology and risks undermining decades of Christian-Jewish relations".
Police arrest Christian victims after attack on Coptic church
Egyptian police arrested four Christian men who had been assaulted by a mob during an attack on a Coptic place of worship in Egypt, and freed them two days later once they abandoned the complaint they lodged against those who beat them.
Church must resist 'us vs them' politics, warns Bishop of Leicester
The Bishop of Leicester, Martyn Snow, told Synod that divisions are putting British democracy at risk as he urged the Church to play its part in reconciliation.
Church of England adds annual commemoration for 21 Christian men martyred by Islamic State
It marks the first change to the Church of England's liturgical calendar in 16 years.