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Copts to be represented at the National Remembrance Service for the first time
This year's service marks a hundred years since the end of the First World War
Scottish churches may be exempted from future gender identity rules
Churches in Scotland may be exempted from future changes to the law in respect of people who identify as non-binary, a senior civil servant has suggested.
World Council of Churches reiterates call for release of Syrian archbishops
It's been five years since Syriac Orthodox Archbishop Yohanna Ibrahim and Greek Orthodox Archbishop Paul Yazigi disappeared without a trace in Syria
'We are crucifying God's earth' - Christians look for tougher action on climate change
Christians in the UK are calling on the Government to take tougher action to stop harmful climate change.
Most people believe children shouldn't be able to define their own gender - poll
The Christian Institute has accused the Government of being obsessed with 'pushing transgenderism on all' as a new poll finds most people do not believe under 18s should be able to self-define their gender.
Is horror anti-Christian? No, says this church minister: it's about love and faith
Rev Joe Haward is the author of Be Afraid: How Horror and Faith can change the World.
Churches offered funding for science projects
The project is part of the Equipping Christian Leadership in an Age of Science programme and is open to all mainstream Christian churches.
British victims of modern slavery double in a year, says Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is dealing with double the number of British victims of modern slavery as it was a year ago, according to a report released today.
Bishops join calls for Universal Credit 'fix'
Church of England bishops have backed a further delay in the implementation of the troubled Universal Credit benefits system.
Boko Haram murders aid worker, says Leah Sharibu will be enslaved
The Boko Haram terrorist group has executed a second humanitarian aid worker of three it kidnapped in March.
Muslims targeted as religious hate crime soars across England and Wales
Religious hate crime has surged across England and Wales, with Home Office figures showing the number of offences now hitting a record high.
Historic Iona Abbey gears up for final refurbishment push
The Iona Community is seeking support for the final stage of the redevelopment of its historic Iona Abbey base after the completion of the first part of its refurbishment project.
Church charity warns of collapsing 'local welfare' schemes
A safety-net designed to ensure the very poorest people in the UK are able to meet basic needs is failing thousands of them, according Church Action on Poverty.
Trump claims climate scientists have an 'agenda' as Britain looks to strengthen targets
As US president Donald Trump accused climate change scientists of having a 'political agenda', the UK government has pressed for clarity about how to achieve more cuts in greenhouse emissions.
Harry and Meghan expecting first baby next year
The news emerged shortly after the royal couple landed in Australia for their first overseas tour.
Andrew Brunson walks free after court sentences him to time served
A Turkish court ruled on Friday that the US evangelical Christian pastor at the centre of a bitter diplomatic row between Ankara and Washington should be released.