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MP says courts should say whether gay spouses come to Lambeth Conference
MP says courts should say whether gay spouses come to Lambeth Conference

An MP has accused the Church of England of discriminating against gay people after bishops were told same-sex spouses would not be invited to the Lambeth Conference.

Historic Istanbul church vandalised in graffiti attack
Historic Istanbul church vandalised in graffiti attack

A historic Armenian church in in Istanbul has been vandalised with graffiti, sparking outrage among Christians and minorities activists.

Sacked lecturer accuses uni of 'bringing back blasphemy as a crime'
Sacked lecturer accuses uni of 'bringing back blasphemy as a crime'

Dr Chris Hill, formerly a lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire, was initially suspended after emailing its student union in response to a notice about 'hate speech'.

Brunson trial drove Turkish hostility to Protestants, church report says

Turkey's trial of Pastor Andrew Brunson on espionage charges has triggered a significant increase in public hate against the country's small Protestant community

Vatican is to investigate Cardinal George Pell over sex abuse conviction
Vatican is to investigate Cardinal George Pell over sex abuse conviction

The case of jailed Australian Cardinal George Pell is to be investigated by the Vatican, a spokesman said yesterday.

CARE backs Labour plans to limit online gambling
CARE backs Labour plans to limit online gambling

A Christian social policy charity has welcomed Labour proposals to introduce limits on how much internet gamblers can stake and spend online.

British Government says it won't intervene in Northern Ireland abortion laws
British Government says it won't intervene in Northern Ireland abortion laws

Abortion laws in Northern Ireland must be decided on by the country's own lawmakers, a spokesman for the British Government has said.

New NHS campaign to tackle sharp rise in STIs among Britain's pensioners
New NHS campaign to tackle sharp rise in STIs among Britain's pensioners

The NHS is giving out free condoms in response to a startling increase in the number of over-60s being diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection

Government accused of trampling on rights of parents over sex education
Government accused of trampling on rights of parents over sex education

New guidance on relationships and sex education has led to fears that the Government is undermining the rights of parents.

Leeds church delegation builds bridges with German Christians against Brexit backdrop
Leeds church delegation builds bridges with German Christians against Brexit backdrop

Renewed efforts to build links between Anglicans in Leeds and the German city of Hanover are a sign of hope against the uncertainty of Brexit, the Bishop of Ripon has said.

Calvin Samuel resigns from London School of Theology
Calvin Samuel resigns from London School of Theology

The principal of London School of Theology (LST), Rev Dr Calvin Samuel, has resigned from his position following an internal investigation into his conduct.

United Methodist Church gay marriage decision reveals deep fractures
United Methodist Church gay marriage decision reveals deep fractures

The United Methodist Church has voted in favour of maintaining the status quo on same-sex marriage and gay clergy, endorsing the 'Traditional Plan' at its General Conference.

Now protect Nigeria's Christians, charity tells new president
Now protect Nigeria's Christians, charity tells new president

Christians are under pressure from the Islamist Boko Haram movement and from Muslim Fulani herdsmen.

New poll reveals dramatic shift towards the pro-life position among Americans
New poll reveals dramatic shift towards the pro-life position among Americans

As Democrats continue their radical push for abortion up to birth, a new poll has found that more Americans are embracing the pro-life perspective.

Christ Church Cathedral's medieval carvings continue to surprise and delight even after hundreds of years
Christ Church Cathedral's medieval carvings continue to surprise and delight even after hundreds of years

Small wooden carvings that dot the the ceiling of the Oxford cathedral are being inspected for the first time in half a century

Church leader tells Scottish parliamentarians to build a society that cares for all
Church leader tells Scottish parliamentarians to build a society that cares for all

The Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly has told MSPs that too many people are having to rely on foodbanks to get by.