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NI conversion therapy proposal will criminalise innocent behaviour
A proposal to ban conversion therapy in Northern Ireland has been labelled "jellyfish legislation".
Half of students think the Bible is relevant today
Is the glass half empty, or is it half full?
Lancashire called to pray for partners in crisis-hit South Sudan
The Diocese of Blackburn has forged strong ties with its South Sudanese counterpart in Liwolo.
Bradford Cathedral to host launch of 2025 Cathedrals Cycle Relay in UK City of Culture Year
The third national Cathedrals Cycle Relay (CCR) is set to launch on 24 May 2025 from Bradford Cathedral, coinciding with Bradford’s year as the UK City of Culture.
US warns UK over free speech, citing pro-lifer's prosecution
The US state department has issued a statement saying it is "concerned about freedom of expression in the United Kingdom" and that it is "monitoring" the case of a pro-life woman prosecuted for holding a sign offering help within an abortion clinic "buffer zone".
Christian challenge VAT on private schools: 'There are no winners with this legislation'
Seven families have challenged the new VAT on school fees, claiming it discriminates against Christians and children with special educational needs (SEN).
Christians challenge council's proposed ban on open-air preaching
Christians are attempting to block an injunction that could effectively ban evangelism.
Quakers condemn unprecedented police raid on meeting house
The Quakers have condemned the actions of the Metropolitan Police who raided the Quaker’s Westminster Meeting House on Thursday last week and arrested six young women.
Justin Welby feels 'personal failure' over handling of John Smyth case
The former Archbishop of Canterbury also said he was "profoundly ashamed" of a farewell speech in the House of Lords in which he appeared to make light of his resignation over safeguarding failures.
Russian court bans 'extremist' New Testament translation
A Russian court has banned an "extremist" translation of the New Testament
Bishop urges UK government to put diplomatic pressure on Nigeria as Christians continue to suffer
A Nigerian bishop has called on the UK government to make diplomatic and economic relations with his country conditional on Nigeria’s efforts to return internally displaced people to their homelands.
King Charles and Queen Camilla postpone Vatican visit as Pope Francis recovers from ill-health
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have postponed their anticipated visit on April 8 to the Vatican after medical advice recommended that Pope Francis take an extended period of rest, and mutual agreement between the British Royal Household and the Holy See.
Former MP: Assisted suicide bill 'unsafe', 'biased' and 'rushed'
A former MP calls the assisted suicide bill "unsafe" "biased" and "rushed".
KFC gravy baptism advert sparks controversy
KFC's controversial gravy baptism was at least done via total immersion
Retired pastor challenges abortion buffer zones law
A retired pastor who held a service in an abortion buffer zone is challenging the prosecution and the law itself
Irish court to forcibly take €40,000 from Christian teacher Enoch Burke
An evangelical Christian from Ireland, who was suspended from his teaching job, is to have €40,000 forcibly removed from his bank account following a court order.