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'Stop this obscene killing,' pleads Archbishop after reports of war crimes in Ukraine
'Stop this obscene killing,' pleads Archbishop after reports of war crimes in Ukraine

The Archbishop of Canterbury has condemned alleged atrocities in the Ukrainian town of Bucha.

Christians unite in prayer for Ukraine
Christians unite in prayer for Ukraine

Churches across the UK and Ireland are uniting in prayer for Ukraine on Sunday afternoon.

Another Indian state passes anti-conversion law
Another Indian state passes anti-conversion law

India is being called to uphold religious freedom for all its citizens after Haryana became the 10th state in the country to pass an anti-conversion law.

Church leaders repeat warning over conversion therapy ban
Church leaders repeat warning over conversion therapy ban

Church leaders have written to the Prime Minister to express their "considerable concern" after a double U-turn by the government this week on banning conversion therapy.

Pope apologises to Canada's Indigenous peoples over residential school abuse
Pope apologises to Canada's Indigenous peoples over residential school abuse

Pope Francis has apologised and asked for forgiveness over the role of the Catholic Church in the abuse of Indigenous children within Canada's residential school system.

Government says it will ban conversion therapy but not for transgender people
Government says it will ban conversion therapy but not for transgender people

The government has said it plans to ban so-called conversion therapy for gay and bisexual people across England and Wales, but not for transgender people.

Anglican leaders call for withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine
Anglican leaders call for withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine

Anglican leaders worldwide have condemned the war in Ukraine and called for an "immediate" ceasefire and withdrawal of Russian troops.

'I am so deeply sorry,' says Brian Houston
'I am so deeply sorry,' says Brian Houston

Hillsong founder Brian Houston has apologized to members of the Church after resigning over alleged indiscretions.

Disappointment as MPs vote to make 'DIY' home abortions permanent in England
Disappointment as MPs vote to make 'DIY' home abortions permanent in England

Pro-life campaigners have expressed disappointment after MPs voted on Wednesday to make the pills-by-post service for home abortions permanent in England.

Christian MP who shared biblical beliefs on marriage and sexuality wins free speech case
Christian MP who shared biblical beliefs on marriage and sexuality wins free speech case

A Finnish court has thrown out the charges against a Christian MP and bishop who publicly shared their Bible-based beliefs on marriage and sexuality.

Government ministers urged to curb trafficking threat to Ukraine refugees
Government ministers urged to curb trafficking threat to Ukraine refugees

Ministers in Westminster and the Scottish government are being warned of the trafficking risk to refugees coming to the UK from Ukraine.

80-year-old vicar not guilty in Extinction Rebellion case
80-year-old vicar not guilty in Extinction Rebellion case

An 80-year-old vicar has been found not guilty of wilful obstruction of the highway during a climate protest.

Black Christians call for investigation into racism over treatment of Child Q
Black Christians call for investigation into racism over treatment of Child Q

The leading black Christian body in the UK has expressed its "shock and deeply felt outrage" over the treatment of a 15-year-old black schoolgirl who was strip searched by police.

David Amess murder suspect pretended to be interested in Christianity, court told
David Amess murder suspect pretended to be interested in Christianity, court told

The man accused of murdering Sir David Amess faked an interest in Christianity in order to meet the MP, a court has been told.

Christians asked to pray for end to war in Ukraine
Christians asked to pray for end to war in Ukraine

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) is asking Christians to come together in prayer for an end to the war in Ukraine.

Spring Statement disappoints Christians
Spring Statement disappoints Christians

The Chancellor's Spring Statement does not go far enough to support struggling Brits living on the sharp end of the cost of living crisis, Christian charities have warned.