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South Korean church leaders express sorrow after many killed in plane crash
South Korean church leaders express sorrow after many killed in plane crash

Church leaders in South Korea have expressed their condolences after a plane crash in the south west of the country killed at least 177 people.

King's Christmas Day speech criticised
King's Christmas Day speech criticised

King Charles has been criticised for his Christmas Day speech which suggested that all faiths are the same.

Christmas story 'reminds all of us to reach out to one another', says PM
Christmas story 'reminds all of us to reach out to one another', says PM

The Prime Minister has thanked churches and charities for welcoming "every person" this Christmas.

Church of England must 'be changed', says Archbishop of York in Christmas sermon
Church of England must 'be changed', says Archbishop of York in Christmas sermon

The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has used his Christmas Day sermon to call for change in the Church of England.

'Sad Christmas' for Christians in the Holy Land
'Sad Christmas' for Christians in the Holy Land

Christians in the Holy Land are praying for peace this Christmas after another difficult year marked by conflict and suffering.

Christmas Day baptisms bring hope to Democratic Republic of Congo amid fierce conflict
Christmas Day baptisms bring hope to Democratic Republic of Congo amid fierce conflict

Dozens of Christians are to be baptised at a special Christmas Day service in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

King attends ecumenical Advent service
King attends ecumenical Advent service

King Charles attended a special Advent service on Tuesday that was held to honour the courage and perseverance of Christian communities suffering for their faith around the world.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury resigns as priest after BBC safeguarding investigation
Former Archbishop of Canterbury resigns as priest after BBC safeguarding investigation

The former Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey, has resigned as a priest after a BBC investigation claimed that he failed to properly handle a sexual misconduct case.

Wisconsin authorities working to establish motive in deadly Christian school shooting
Wisconsin authorities working to establish motive in deadly Christian school shooting

The motive behind a deadly shooting at a Christian school in Wisconsin appears to stem from "a combination of factors", authorities said on Tuesday.

Woman killed outside church named
Woman killed outside church named

A woman who was fatally shot outside a church in London on Saturday night has been named as Michelle Sadio.

Archbishop of York resists calls to resign over handling of abusive priest case
Archbishop of York resists calls to resign over handling of abusive priest case

There have been calls for the Archbishop of York to resign over his handling of a historical sex abuse case when he was Bishop of Chelmsford.

Student and teacher killed in shooting at Christian school
Student and teacher killed in shooting at Christian school

A teacher and teenaged student have been shot and killed at a private Christian school in the US state of Wisconsin.

Appointment of new Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief welcomed
Appointment of new Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief welcomed

The appointment of David Smith MP as the new Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) has been welcomed by Christian charities.

Abbey apologises after review into shocking abuse
Abbey apologises after review into shocking abuse

Caldey Abbey in Wales has apologised for historical child sex abuse perpetrated by a monk between the 1960s and 1990s.

Christian school counsellor sues over sacking
Christian school counsellor sues over sacking

A Christian social media influencer and school counsellor is suing her former employer after claiming she was sacked for expressing traditional beliefs about marriage.

Calls for end to 'pills by post' abortion scheme
Calls for end to 'pills by post' abortion scheme

There have been calls to end the 'pills by post' at-home abortion service after a man was jailed for using abortion pills acquired through the scheme to end a woman's pregnancy without her knowledge.