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Life as an army chaplain in Ukraine
A priest in Ukraine has given an account of his role in offering spiritual support to soldiers on the frontline of the current conflict.

Hindu leader calls for rape and murder of Christians, says religious freedom group
A Hindu leader in Chhattisgarh State, India, has been condemned by for allegedly calling for a violent pogrom against Christians in the state.

Faith leaders call for year of Jubilee for world's poorest
Faith leaders from around the world have called for the G20 to take “meaningful” action to help end a debt crisis affecting countries all over the world.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury and other clergy facing disciplinary action over John Smyth abuse
Former Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey, retired Bishop of Durham, Paul Butler, and former Rector of All Souls, Langham Place, Hugh Palmer, are among the clergy facing disciplinary action.

Church leaders call for peace three years after Russian invasion of Ukraine
Christians are praying for a lasting peace in Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion.

Pope remains in hospital after condition declared critical
Doctors have given Pope Francis a "guarded" prognosis as he continues to be treated in hospital for double pneumonia.

British Catholics offer their prayers and support to the Pope
Pope Francis has been hospitalised for a week, initially with issues relating to bronchitis, but this week it was confirmed that the head of the Roman Catholic Church has a respiratory tract infection and pneumonia in both lungs.

Jerusalem Patriarchs oppose Trump resettlement plan in Gaza
Church leaders in Jerusalem have called for an end to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and have said that "both sides" need to return hostages.

Rick Warren apologises for suggesting Jesus was a centrist
Pastor Rick Warren has been criticised after apparently suggesting that Jesus Christ was a political centrist.

Pope in 'good spirits' despite double pneumonia
The Pope "remains in good spirits" despite his hospitalisation for double pneumonia, a statement from the Holy See said on Tuesday evening.

Christians provided for after Islamist attacks
International Christian Concern (ICC) a Christian charity that seeks to ease and make known the plight of persecuted Christians worldwide, has shared the story of a believer in Kenya whose life was nearly destroyed by Islamist militants.

Sunderland church criticised for pride flag on communion altar
A church in Sunderland has been heavily criticised for draping a communion altar with a 'Progress Pride' flag, an updated version of the rainbow flag that includes symbols and colours to represent trans, black and intersex people.

Pope in 'good spirits' despite poor health
The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis will need to remain in hospital due to his "complex clinical picture".

600 coins and a bronze monkey found beneath medieval German church
Renovations of a medieval church in Germany have led to the discovery of over 1,000 artifacts, with some dating back to the church's founding in the 13th century.

Catholic sisters protecting vulnerable girls in Nairobi
Catholic religious sisters are working to aid vulnerable girls on the streets of Nairobi, Kenya, by offering them friendship and a chance at education. It's believed that around 60,000 families live on the streets in Nairobi.

Church bid to save 500 year old wall paintings
A church in North Yorkshire is planning a bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund in order to help preserve incredibly rare wall paintings dating back over 500 years.