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Most school leaders do not agree with collective worship law
Most school leaders do not agree with collective worship law

A new poll has found that most school leaders oppose the legal requirement to hold collective worship in schools in England.

Christians who sounded alarm over inappropriate sex ed 'vindicated' by government changes
Christians who sounded alarm over inappropriate sex ed 'vindicated' by government changes

Government plans to ban extreme sex education and gender identity lessons from primary schools have been welcomed by Christians who have spent years fighting for change.

Pro-life rally outside Parliament urges MPs to reject abortion up to birth
Pro-life rally outside Parliament urges MPs to reject abortion up to birth

Hundreds of people are expected to join a pro-life rally outside Parliament as MPs debate the Criminal Justice Bill and radical amendments that propose decriminalising abortion, even up to birth.

Lib Dems accused of deselecting candidate for Christian faith
Lib Dems accused of deselecting candidate for Christian faith

The Liberal Democrat party has been reported to the equalities watchdog over accusations that Christian members are being treated unfairly.

Pastor's daughter to proceed with legal action against Hillsong
Pastor's daughter to proceed with legal action against Hillsong

A former student of Hillsong College is to proceed with legal action against Hillsong Church following the collapse of talks to reach a settlement.

Christian teacher banned over stance on pronouns seeks judicial review
Christian teacher banned over stance on pronouns seeks judicial review

A Christian maths teacher who was banned indefinitely from the profession after refusing to use a student's preferred pronouns is seeking a judicial review.

Sudan is a 'forgotten conflict with no winners', say Churches
Sudan is a 'forgotten conflict with no winners', say Churches

The Church of England and Catholic Church have issued a joint statement lamenting the ongoing conflict in Sudan and calling for action from the international community to restore peace.

Russell Brand calls baptism 'incredible, profound experience'
Russell Brand calls baptism 'incredible, profound experience'

Actor Russell Brand says he feels "blessed" after being baptised on Sunday.

MPs urged to resist legalisation of assisted suicide
MPs urged to resist legalisation of assisted suicide

Christians are joining protests outside Parliament as MPs debate proposals to change the law on assisted suicide.

Over 10 million lives lost after 56 years of the Abortion Act
Over 10 million lives lost after 56 years of the Abortion Act

An estimated 10,372,100 lives have been lost since the Abortion Act came into effect on this day in 1968.

Rico Tice leaves Church of England over same-sex blessings
Rico Tice leaves Church of England over same-sex blessings

Respected evangelist Rico Tice has left the Church of England over its decision to introduce blessings for same-sex couples.

Seven teenagers arrested following stabbing of bishop
Seven teenagers arrested following stabbing of bishop

Seven teenagers have been arrested by Australian police for allegedly belonging to a network that follows "violent extremist ideology".

Widespread opposition to abortion clinic buffer zones in Scotland
Widespread opposition to abortion clinic buffer zones in Scotland

A public consultation about proposals to introduce abortion clinic 'buffer zones' across Scotland has revealed widespread opposition.

Indian government urged to act after violence breaks out again in Manipur
Indian government urged to act after violence breaks out again in Manipur

Violence has broken out again in the Indian state of Manipur, giving rise to concerns about more loss of life as India's general elections got underway on Friday.

Equipping parents to nurture their children's faith
Equipping parents to nurture their children's faith

A new resource has been launched to support parents and carers in nurturing the faith of children in the home.

Bishop in church stabbing forgives alleged attacker
Bishop in church stabbing forgives alleged attacker

The bishop who was stabbed during a livestreamed sermon in Sydney, Australia, has forgiven his alleged attacker.