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Hong Kong Christians threatened over participation in pro-democracy protests
Dozens of Hong Kong Christians have received threatening online messages after taking part in pro-democracy protests or voicing their support.
Pastor dismisses Turkish president's promise to rebuild churches in Syria
A pastor in Syria has dismissed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's pledge to rebuild churches in the country as nothing more than "a drug to numb the feelings of Christians".
Prime Minister's religious freedom envoy says Government is acting on persecution recommendations
The Prime Minister's Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief has sought to assure Christians that the Government and Boris Johnson are taking persecution seriously.
Church of England says controversial relationships and sex education must be delivered in 'faith-sensitive' way
The Church of England said it "welcomes" the teaching of RSE in its schools, although it expects this to be done in an "age-appropriate" and "faith-sensitive" way, in consultation with parents.
Church of England says it will 'vigorously challenge' any attempt to further liberalise UK's abortion laws
The Church of England has said it will "vigorously challenge" any attempts in Parliament to increase the upper time limit on abortion beyond the current 24 weeks.
Final words of murdered pastor to wife: 'I'm going out to evangelise'
The missionary pastor who was brutally murdered in Europe earlier this month has been called a martyr by Korea Pastors Mission Association (KPMA). KPMA also called for prayers for his bereaved family, which includes a 4-year-old son, and a wife who reportedly gave birth to their second child just days following the horrific killing.
Wife of murdered pastor gives birth to second child just days after his death
The wife of a pastor who was stabbed to death in Turkey on Nov. 19 reportedly gave birth to their second child just days after the tragedy. Pastor Jinwook Kim, 41, who had been pastoring a small group of Christians in the city of Diyarbakir, was tragically killed after being stabbed three times - twice in the heart and once in the back.
Christian and other faith leaders urge Government to postpone Relationships and Sex Education plans
Dozens of faith leaders have signed an open letter urging the Government to rethink its Relationships and Sex Education plans.
Church in Wales prepares to enter landmark centenary year
A charity appeal, evangelistic initiatives and a visit by the Archbishop of Canterbury are some of the ways the Church in Wales will be celebrating its 100th birthday.
Asylum seeker who fled extremists becomes Church of Scotland minister
A former asylum seeker who escaped Islamic extremists in his native Pakistan is today being ordained as a minister in the Church of Scotland.
Bishops pledge to oppose liberalisation of abortion laws
A group of Catholic bishops in the Church of England has pledged to oppose attempts to further liberalise abortion.
Pastor stabbed to death in horror attack; Leaves behind 4-year-old son and pregnant wife
A pastor has been stabbed to death in a horrific attack, with several sources indicating that he was targeted because of his Christian faith.
Dozens of church leaders sign open letter to bishops urging strong stand on abortion
An open letter calling on bishops in the Church of England to defend the unborn in the face of radical proposals by the Labour and Lib Dem parties has been signed by dozens of clergy and lay members.
Scottish Church leaders call for more truth and respect in election debate
Scottish Church leaders have issued a joint statement calling for greater respect to be shown in the political debate in the run-up to the General Election.
Landmarks lit up red in solidarity with people suffering persecution
Prominent buildings are being lit up red today in an act of solidarity with victims of persecution as part of RedWednesday.
High Court permanently bans school protests against LGBT teaching
The High Court in Birmingham has decided to make an exclusion zone around a school in the city permanent, preventing parents from protesting outside the grounds against LGBT equality teaching.