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Church of England will not challenge marriage of transgender worshippers
The marriage of worshippers who transition to a different gender will still be valid, the Church of England has said.
Christian and pro-life groups should not be barred from university campuses, says equalities chief
Universities have been told they must protect free speech on campus, including by allowing Christians, pro-life groups and others who hold minority views, to affiliate.
Freedom of speech is 'not in crisis' at British universities, says Christian think tank
Freedom of speech "is not in crisis" on British university campuses but "a minority of students feel under pressure to self-censor their views", says a major new report by Theos.
Methodist Church Conference commends proposals to allow same-sex marriages
The Methodist Church in Britain has moved a step closer to allowing same-sex marriages in its chapels, a move strongly opposed by evangelicals.
Victory for Christian social work student removed from course over Facebook post
A Christian student who was expelled from his university social work course over Facebook comments about gay and bisexual people has won an appeal in court.
A turbulent Christian comedy for turbulent times
James Cary takes a dark moment in Christianity's history - the murder of Thomas Becket - and uses it as the unlikely inspiration for his latest comedy, A Turbulent Priest.
Demolition of Syrian refugee homes begins despite pleas from World Vision
The Lebanese government has started demolishing the homes of Syrian refugees that do not comply with new regulations despite warnings from World Vision and other development agencies that it will put families affected at risk.
UK joins calls to Eritrea to respect religious freedom
The UK has added its voice to calls for the protection of religious freedom in Eritrea following the arbitrary arrest of Christians and the closure of multiple Catholic-run hospitals.
Hong Kong's religious leaders issue urgent call for return to peace
Religious leaders in Hong Kong have urged protesters angry over an extradition Bill to refrain from violence after the Legislative Council building was ransacked on Monday.
Church of England welcomes canonisation of John Henry Newman
John Henry Newman and other revered figures in the Catholic Church are to be canonised on October 13, the Vatican has announced.
Church of England applauded for social media charter
The Church of England's new social media charter calling for "fair and factual" engagement on the likes of Twitter and Facebook has been welcomed by Christians.
Fresh round of public hearings commences into abuse in the Church of England
A new round of public hearings begins on Monday when the Church of England will be asked more uncomfortable questions about how it handled child sexual abuse allegations.
A project to promote mutual flourishing for white, black and minority ethnic Anglicans
The Minority Anglican Project seeks to understand the experience of black and minority ethnic Anglicans in the Church of England, and how they and the white majority can flourish together.
Report reveals reality of destitution for Brits struggling to make ends meet
The debt charity, Christians Against Poverty, says a third of its clients have experienced destitution at some point, with many struggling to afford the most basic of necessities like housing and even toiletries.
Government wants to 'scrap outdated rules' on wedding venues
The Government has launched its first ever review into the laws that regulate where people in England and Wales can marry.
Scottish Government to open civil partnerships up to heterosexual couples
The law in Scotland is to be changed to allow heterosexual couples to enter into a civil partnership instead of getting married.