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Bishop of Liverpool denies sexual assault and harassment allegations
Bishop of Liverpool denies sexual assault and harassment allegations

The Bishop of Liverpool, Dr John Perumbalath, has denied allegations of sexual assault and harassment broadcast by Channel 4 News on Tuesday night.

Christians in Iran face longer prison sentences
Christians in Iran face longer prison sentences

The report says, "The Iranian government seems to have intensified its efforts to isolate and financially undermine the Christian community as part of a broader strategy to suppress its growth and influence."

Scottish Parliament warned against 'inherently dangerous' assisted suicide proposals
Scottish Parliament warned against 'inherently dangerous' assisted suicide proposals

"Our strong assertion is that this bill will have a very determinantal impact on very vulnerable people who will feel invisible pressure to consider an option that wasn't there before."

Trump rails against bishop who rebuked him over LGBT stance
Trump rails against bishop who rebuked him over LGBT stance

US President Donald Trump has hit out at a bishop who rebuked him during the National Prayer Service on Tuesday morning over his LGBT views and immigration policies.

God is working in the LGBT community
God is working in the LGBT community

Christians recently gathered in London to find out how they can better support people struggling with unwanted same-sex attraction.

Evangelist Franklin Graham prays for Trump
Evangelist Franklin Graham prays for Trump

American evangelist Franklin Graham used his invocation prayer during Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday to pray for God's blessing on the US President and his next four years in office.

Hundreds of churches offer warm spaces this winter
Hundreds of churches offer warm spaces this winter

As winter continues to bite, hundreds of churches across the country are opening their doors each week to offer a warm space to people struggling to keep their heating on.

Christian schools and parents seek judicial review over government's VAT tax raid
Christian schools and parents seek judicial review over government's VAT tax raid

The 13 claimants, supported by the Christian Legal Centre (CLC), say that the changes are unlawful and a breach of their human rights.

Trump promises to defend religious liberty ahead of inauguration
Trump promises to defend religious liberty ahead of inauguration

Donald Trump has promised sweeping changes from day one of his administration as he prepares to be inaugurated as US president for the second time.

Church leaders welcome Israel-Gaza ceasefire
Church leaders welcome Israel-Gaza ceasefire

A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas due to come into effect on Sunday has been welcomed by Church leaders both within and beyond the Holy Land.

Teenager convicted of murdering Christian schoolgirl
Teenager convicted of murdering Christian schoolgirl

A teenage boy has been found guilty of murdering a Christian schoolgirl in a horrific knife attack in Croydon, south London.

380 million Christians persecuted worldwide - Open Doors
380 million Christians persecuted worldwide - Open Doors

Some 380 million Christians are living in contexts of persecution and discrimination for their faith, according to Open Doors.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury joins climate call to PM
Former Archbishop of Canterbury joins climate call to PM

The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Baron Williams of Oystermouth, has joined other faith leaders in calling on the Prime Minister to support the Climate and Nature Bill.

Calls for submissions on quality of palliative care in the UK
Calls for submissions on quality of palliative care in the UK

Written submissions are being invited on the standards of care across the palliative care sector in the UK.

Charity regulator investigates more charities linked to Barnabas Aid
Charity regulator investigates more charities linked to Barnabas Aid

The charity regulator has expanded its investigation into Barnabas Aid to include the activities of four charities that have links with the organisation.

Christian group backs calls for national inquiry into grooming gangs
Christian group backs calls for national inquiry into grooming gangs

Christian Concern has joined calls for a national inquiry into grooming gangs formed mainly of Pakistani Muslim men who targeted young white girls.