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Police ban 'Walk with Jesus' march through Muslim area over fears of 'violence and serious disorder'

A 'Walk with Jesus' march through a predominantly Muslim part of London has been banned by the Metropolitan Police over concerns that it will lead to "violence and serious disorder".

Government announces £92m fund to support historic places of worship

The Church of England has cautiously welcomed the new fund.

Sarah Mullally defends Church reparations plan from critics

Critics of the plan are "disappointed" by Mullally's response.

Brazil in 'crisis of censorship' over trans and LGBT ideology

The crime of "homophobia" is punishable by up to five years in prison.

Enoch Burke arrested yet again

Burke has accrued fines totalling hundreds of thousands of euros.

Christian lecturer sacked over comments on homosexuality continues appeal

A Christian lecturer was in court this week to appeal a tribunal decision that upheld his dismissal from a Bible college for a social media post expressing traditional evangelical views on sexuality.

Indian families' homes destroyed for refusing to renounce Christ

As often happens, the police sided with the persecutors

CofE earmarks £22m for outreach in three dioceses

Most of the funds will go to the dioceses of Manchester and Exeter.

Nigerian government must do more to protect its people after yet another mass kidnapping

The Nigerian government has started taking action, but more needs to be done.

Ireland on 'wrong path' as fertility and marriage rates reach record lows

The Iona Institute has warned that Ireland is “on the wrong course” citing concerns about record low marriage and fertility rates, while divorce is at an all-time high.

Local historic landmarks aid emotional stability and wellbeing

A new report has suggested that churches and other local historic buildings can improve general wellbeing and help provide people with emotional stability.