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Former OM and Keswick Convention leader Peter Maiden passes away aged 72
Peter Maiden, the former international director of Operation Mobilisation and former chairman of the Keswick Convention, passed away on Monday at the age of 72.
Church services resume in Scotland, but with no more than 50 people
Churches can resume congregational worship, baptisms and christenings from today but attendance is capped at 50 people, subject to social distancing of 2m.
Instagram, Facebook ban content from 'conversion therapy' group
Instagram and Facebook have bowed to pressure to remove content from a Northern Ireland-based charity offering help to people with unwanted same-sex attraction.
Transgender ideology is 'so dangerous' for young girls, says former health minister
"We seem to have developed a culture of organisations taking advice from respected lobby groups as gospel, when actually, sitting behind that is an agenda," Jackie Doyle-Price said.
Christians continue to leave Iraq while those that remain feel 'unsafe'
Christians continue to trickle out of Iraq at an alarming rate, with many still fearing the return of ISIS, Aid to the Church in Need has warned.
Anglican Archbishop of Hong Kong defends national security law despite worldwide criticism
"I welcome this law, although it is one that I wish were not necessary," he said.
£1m fund to help cathedral choirs weather impact of Covid-19
Third Estates Commissioner Dr Eve Pool said England's cathedrals were facing "enormous" challenges as a result of Covid-19.
Princess Anne pays tribute to seafarers on Sea Sunday
The Princess Royal thanked the many merchant crews who have worked through months of coronavirus to deliver food and medical supplies to countries around the world.
Pro-life MP receives death threat after voting against abortion clinic buffer zones
SNP MP Dr Lisa Cameron says an elderly relative has received a death threat after she voted against a Bill to criminalise prayer vigils outside abortion clinics.
CofE has become 'tribal and divided', says Archbishop of York
The new Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has spoken of his desire to see the Church of England become more united.
Scotland's hate crime Bill 'threatens gospel freedom'
Concerns have been raised over the free speech of Christians in Scotland as the Scottish Parliament considers broadening hate crime laws.
Black ministers look to Church of Scotland to challenge racist attitudes
Church ministers have opened up about their firsthand experience of racism living in Scotland, with one saying her family have even questioned whether they should remain in the country.
Collective worship in Scotland can resume from 15 July, says First Minister
Collective worship can resume in Scottish churches from 15 July, with restrictions, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.
Online confirmation service for Stephen Cottrell as Archbishop of York
Stephen Cottrell was today confirmed in his election as the new Archbishop of York in a service that took place online due to coronavirus restrictions.
EU renews Special Envoy for religious freedom after coming under pressure
European Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas made the announcement after EU parliamentarians and human rights advocates lobbied for the retention of the role in the face of ongoing human rights abuses towards religious minorities around the world.
'Persecution has not been a victim of coronavirus,' warns peer on first anniversary of Truro report
The UK Government was challenged to do more to stop the persecution of Christians at a symposium held by the House of Lords to mark a year since the release of the Bishop of Truro's review into persecution.