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Bishops show support for Palestinian Christian woman accused by Israel
Bishops show support for Palestinian Christian woman accused by Israel

Nasir has already spent eight months in jail despite not being convicted of any crime.

Nigel Farage says church leaders are 'out of touch' on immigration
Nigel Farage says church leaders are 'out of touch' on immigration

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has accused church leaders of being “rather out of touch” with ordinary believers when it comes to immigration.

2 children killed in Catholic school shooting during morning Mass
2 children killed in Catholic school shooting during morning Mass

Two children, aged eight and 10, have died after a shooter opened fire as they prayed during morning Mass at their school. 

Coalition for Marriage hopes shift in US will reignite gay marriage debate in UK
Coalition for Marriage hopes shift in US will reignite gay marriage debate in UK

An American woman was briefly imprisoned for refusing to conduct a gay marriage.

Christian Labour MP says 'misleading' video led to death threats
Christian Labour MP says 'misleading' video led to death threats

The issue of Pakistani rape gangs is understandably emotive.

Another Christian school closes down after Labour's VAT assault
Another Christian school closes down after Labour's VAT assault

The imposition of VAT was "devastating" the headteacher said.

Survivor of deadly mushroom lunch offers forgiveness to killer
Survivor of deadly mushroom lunch offers forgiveness to killer

The sole survivor of a fatal mushroom lunch has extended forgiveness to the woman who cooked it, killing his wife and two other relatives.

European church leaders call for a just peace in Ukraine
European church leaders call for a just peace in Ukraine

European churches are calling on political leaders to do everything in their power to bring an end to the war in Ukraine. 

Street preacher accused of making offensive comments towards Jews is acquitted
Street preacher accused of making offensive comments towards Jews is acquitted

A 75-year-old Christian street preacher has been acquitted of all charges after being accused of making offensive remarks about the Jewish community.

Lichfield Cathedral to host a festival of 'discussion and debate' with Jeremy Hunt
Lichfield Cathedral to host a festival of 'discussion and debate' with Jeremy Hunt

Lichfield Cathedral was “once the beating heart of the Enlightenment”.

Churches worldwide unite in prayer for Ukraine
Churches worldwide unite in prayer for Ukraine

With diplomacy apparently failing, all that remains are prayers

Christian Aid warns more will die after famine declared in Gaza
Christian Aid warns more will die after famine declared in Gaza

Christian Aid has warned that many more people in Gaza will die of starvation unless the war is ended soon and aid is allowed in unhindered.

Churches asked to unite in prayer for Middle East peace
Churches asked to unite in prayer for Middle East peace

Churches across Britain are being asked to come together in prayer for the Middle East as the war between Israel and Gaza shows no signs of ending.

Edinburgh church's canal boat outreach ready for re-launch
Edinburgh church's canal boat outreach ready for re-launch

The boat has been dormant for months following the collapse of the church's partner.

Pope calls for day of prayer and fasting for peace in Gaza
Pope calls for day of prayer and fasting for peace in Gaza

Israel doesn't look like it will relent, Hamas doesn't look like it will surrender.