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Faith leaders 'horrified' by impact of Nationality and Borders Bill on refugees
Faith leaders 'horrified' by impact of Nationality and Borders Bill on refugees

The Bishop of Dover, the Most Rev Rose-Hudson Wilkin, and former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, are among the more than 1,000 faith leaders who have signed a letter to the Prime Minister expressing their horror at the implications of the Nationality and Borders Bill for people seeking asylum in the UK.

Tribunal to hear appeal of Christian school worker who questioned sex ed and trans ideology
Tribunal to hear appeal of Christian school worker who questioned sex ed and trans ideology

A tribunal is to hear the appeal of a Christian school worker who says she was sacked after expressing concern about sex education and trans ideology on her private Facebook page.

UK churches join in national day of prayer for Ukraine
UK churches join in national day of prayer for Ukraine

Churches across the UK are joining together in prayer on Sunday for Ukraine following the invasion by Russia.

China: new law makes online church meetings illegal
China: new law makes online church meetings illegal

A new law will take effect on 1 March making online gatherings illegal for unregistered churches.

Pope decries war in surprise visit to Russian embassy

The Pope went to the Russian embassy to raise concerns about the invasion of Ukraine directly with country officials.

Wales to make at-home abortions permanent
Wales to make at-home abortions permanent

Welsh Health Minister Eluned Morgan has called the move "progressive".

Government plan to end DIY abortions welcomed by pro-lifers
Government plan to end DIY abortions welcomed by pro-lifers

Temporary measures introduced at the start of the pandemic to allow 'DIY' at-home abortions will come to an end in August.

Calls for 'stringent' economic sanctions to be imposed on Russia
Calls for 'stringent' economic sanctions to be imposed on Russia

Britain must use all of its "diplomatic muscle and energy, stringent economic sanctions, and focused political will" to force Russia to end its aggression in Ukraine, the Archbishop of York has said.

Christian response to Ukraine crisis 'must be rooted in prayer', say Archbishops
Christian response to Ukraine crisis 'must be rooted in prayer', say Archbishops

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have written a pastoral letter to the clergy and people of the Church of England asking them to pray for peace in Ukraine.

Tributes pour in for Digitalnun
Tributes pour in for Digitalnun

The Christian community on Twitter has been expressing its sorrow but also thanks for @Digitalnun who has died from cancer.

European countries must be ready to welcome Ukrainian refugees, say the country's Christians
European countries must be ready to welcome Ukrainian refugees, say the country's Christians

Ukrainian Christians are asking other European nations to make preparations for an influx of refugees from Ukraine after Russia invaded the country on Thursday.

Russian attack on Ukraine condemned as 'an act of great evil'
Russian attack on Ukraine condemned as 'an act of great evil'

In a joint statement, Archbishops Justin Welby and Stephen Cottrell called for an urgent ceasefire.

'No justification' for Russian invasion of Ukraine, say European evangelicals
'No justification' for Russian invasion of Ukraine, say European evangelicals

The European Evangelical Alliance has condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Church leaders appeal for prayer after Russian invasion of Ukraine
Church leaders appeal for prayer after Russian invasion of Ukraine

Pope Francis spoke of the "great pain in my heart" as he declared 2 March - Ash Wednesday - a second day of prayer and fasting for Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine crisis threatens 'dark days' for Europe
Russia-Ukraine crisis threatens 'dark days' for Europe

The Bishop of Coventry has urged Britain to continue seeking diplomatic solutions to the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

Be mindful of the most vulnerable, says CofE as restrictions lift
Be mindful of the most vulnerable, says CofE as restrictions lift

Bishop Sarah Mullally said that "there may be good reason" for individuals and local churches to continue taking some measures despite legal restrictions lifting.