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Christians being treated as 'scapegoats' in Iran, says report
Iran is currently ranked the 10th worst persecutor of Christians in the world.

Vatican rules out joining Board of Peace
A bleak assessment of the Russia-Ukraine conflict was also given.

Bishop of Lincoln suspended and arrested
The Bishop of Lincoln, the Rt Rev Stephen Conway, has been suspended from ministry following a safeguarding complaint.

Christians welcome NI decision to pull out of puberty blocker trial
Nesbitt initially indicated that the province would join the trial.

EU Parliament condemns expulsion of foreign Christians in Turkey
Turkey has said the EU is interfering in its internal affairs.

Sudan authorities use bureaucracy to stop church rebuilding and worship
Authorities in Sudan are obstructing efforts by a church to rebuild and even to use their place of worship

David Tudor hit with another lifetime ministry ban
Having already been banned, the latest sanction merely reinforces an earlier decision.

Armenian Apostolic Church head barred from leaving the country
Church-State relations are at an all time low in Armenia.

All Nations Christian College to sell campus and move courses online
The college campus has connections with the 19th century abolitionist movement.

Bible Society stands by 'Quiet Revival' research
Questions about the study have been raised.

Catholics demand greater action to prevent Nigeria violence
The Pope himself has taken note of the situation.

Pastor considers legal action after arrest over comments on Islam and transgender ideology
The Alliance Defending Freedom warns of more such arrests if the government introduces its much-maligned definition of 'anti-Muslim hatred'.

CoE announces £400,000 to get young people into choirs
Most CoE choirs currently have no children involved.

Christian social worker who lost job offer over marriage and sexuality beliefs wins appeal
A Christian social worker whose offer of a job was withdrawn over public comments he made about marriage and sexuality has won his case at appeal.

Faith leaders in Wales unite against assisted suicide
Faith leaders in Wales have united to express the opposition to the legalisation of assisted suicide, and have urged the Senedd to vote against implementing it in the country.

New Catholic head says lessons must be learned from abuse failings
The newly installed Archbishop of Westminster has said the Church must learn from victims of sexual abuse.