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Conversion therapy legislation should not criminalise pastoral duties - Church
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland has voiced support for a ban on "coercive approaches" to sexual identity but cautioned that any legislation must protect pastors offering spiritual support for those struggling in this area.
Baptist leader quits Hong Kong for the UK over religious freedom fears
The president of the Hong Kong Baptist Convention has moved to the UK with his wife because of the increasing clampdown on freedoms in the former British colony.
Former Archbishop's aide faces questions over church property sale
The Charity Commission is looking into complaints over the handling of a church property sale and claims that the proceeds have disappeared, The Telegraph reports.
Prison chaplain was 'conned' into thinking London Bridge terror attacker felt remorse
A prison chaplain giving evidence on the Fishmongers' Hall terrorist attack near London Bridge says the attacker had appeared to show remorse.
Churches must engage in 'difficult conversation' about racial and ethnic injustice - report
Churches "must confront issues of racial injustice head on" with research, reflection and reparation, says a report by a new ecumenical body established in the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests and George Floyd's death.
Welby 'horrified' by use of non-disclosure agreements in racism cases
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he is "totally against" the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
Church of England chastised over 'decades of inaction' on racism
The Church of England is paying the price of 35 years of inaction on racism, with a failure to act now potentially being a "last straw" for many black and minority ethnic people, a major new report warns.
Half the world's population lives in persecution hotspots - report
Close to four billion people are living in countries where the most intense violations of religious freedom are occurring, a new report warns.
RE bodies lay the ground for teaching of non-religious worldviews
RE charities have received a £150,000 grant to create a toolkit for schools to teach religious and non-religious worldviews side-by-side.
Schools will be investigated if they do not provide collective worship - Government
Schools minister Nick Gibb has said that schools will be "investigated" if they fail to meet their obligations on providing collective worship.
62-year-old Christian executed
A Christian abducted by the Islamic State last November has been executed.
Allegations of racism in Church of England are 'deeply worrying'
Monday night's episode of BBC Panorama disclosed serious allegations of racism in the Church of England.
Parliamentary group calls for greater religious literacy in the media
Religion should be part of the required training for journalists to improve their religious literacy and avoid stereotyping, a major new report from parliamentarians has said.
Prince Philip funeral remembers his 'courage, fortitude and faith'
Prince Philip was remembered at his funeral on Saturday as a man of faith who served the Queen "with unwavering loyalty".
Christian coalition writes to headteachers over RSE concerns
The Christian Coalition for Education has written to headteachers across the country urging them to be careful about what they teach in Relationship and Sex Education (RSE) lessons.
Churches will be allowed to pray for people with unwanted same-sex attraction, says PM
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has assured churches worried about a ban on conversion therapy that they will still be allowed to pray for people who approach them for help or advice about their sexuality.