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Home Office to review Christian asylum seeker's rejection after outcry over letter quoting Bible
Home Office to review Christian asylum seeker's rejection after outcry over letter quoting Bible

The Home Office has said it will review an Iranian Christian's request for asylum after a rejection letter quoting the Bible caused an uproar.

Cyclone Idai disaster 'is getting worse', not better, warns CAFOD
Cyclone Idai disaster 'is getting worse', not better, warns CAFOD

Catholic aid agency CAFOD says it has been left shocked as the scale of the destruction caused by Cyclone Idai across southern Africa becomes more apparent.

Don't look to God for an answer to Brexit impasse, says Tony Blair
Don't look to God for an answer to Brexit impasse, says Tony Blair

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair suggested this week that Christians should make up their own minds about Brexit instead of looking to God for an answer.

Royal College of Physicians adopts neutral position on assisted suicide despite widespread opposition among members
Royal College of Physicians adopts neutral position on assisted suicide despite widespread opposition among members

The Royal College of Physicians has abandoned its historic opposition to assisted suicide despite over half of its members saying they would refuse to participate if the practice was made legal.

'We are with you' - the Archbishop of Canterbury's message to Muslims after New Zealand mosque attack
'We are with you' - the Archbishop of Canterbury's message to Muslims after New Zealand mosque attack

The Archbishop of Canterbury has vowed to stand with Muslims following the horrific mosque shooting in New Zealand last week.

Truly vulnerable people aren't getting protection, says Christian debt charity
Truly vulnerable people aren't getting protection, says Christian debt charity

A new report from debt charity Christians Against Poverty (CAP) has claimed companies and financial organisations are labelling too many people as 'vulnerable'

Salisbury Cathedral up for museum award after powerful art installation makes an impression
Salisbury Cathedral up for museum award after powerful art installation makes an impression

A powerful art installation symbolising reconciliation and peace at Salisbury Cathedral has caught the eye of the Museum and Heritage Awards.

Salvation Army football team gets a warm welcome at Ipswich Town Football Club
Salvation Army football team gets a warm welcome at Ipswich Town Football Club

A Salvation Army football team comprising men from one of its homeless shelters was the guest of honour at Ipswich Town Football Club as part of the English Football League's Day of Action.

Women's rights campaigner says she is being investigated by police over transgender comments
Women's rights campaigner says she is being investigated by police over transgender comments

After the public outcry over police enquiries into Catholic journalist Caroline Farrow, another woman has said she is also being investigated for comments made about transgenderism on social media.

CofE bishop slams Home Office over extraordinary letter to Christian asylum seeker
CofE bishop slams Home Office over extraordinary letter to Christian asylum seeker

The Bishop of Durham has slammed the Home Office over an extraordinary letter rejecting an Iranian Christian's request for asylum.

Cambridge University withdraws offer of visiting fellowship for Jordan Peterson
Cambridge University withdraws offer of visiting fellowship for Jordan Peterson

Cambridge University has rescinded its offer of a visiting fellowship to academic Jordan Peterson after students and staff complained about his views.

Christians praying for the nation and its leaders as clock ticks down on Brexit
Christians praying for the nation and its leaders as clock ticks down on Brexit

With just over a week to go before Britain's scheduled departure from the European Union, Christians across the nation are praying for the country's leaders and its future.

All across America, smaller churches are struggling to attract new members
All across America, smaller churches are struggling to attract new members

For the average American church, keeping the people they have and attracting new faces is a struggle, LifeWay Research reveals

Andrea Leadsom says parents should be allowed to choose when children learn about LGBT issues
Andrea Leadsom says parents should be allowed to choose when children learn about LGBT issues

Andrea Leadsom has appeared to come down on the side of parents in an ongoing dispute over the teaching of LGBT issues in schools.

Voters to decide fate of Christian MP jailed after speeding offence
Voters to decide fate of Christian MP jailed after speeding offence

A petition has been opened to decide the future of disgraced MP Fiona Onasanya, who served 28 days of a three-month prison sentence for perverting the course of justice.

Catholic journalist investigated by police after 'misgendering' daughter of trans rights campaigner
Catholic journalist investigated by police after 'misgendering' daughter of trans rights campaigner

A Catholic Herald journalist contacted by police over allegedly "misgendering" the daughter of a trans rights campaigner has called the investigation into her a 'public witch hunt'.