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Christians weigh in on root causes of the riots
The days of rioting across parts of the UK felt like a "war", said Rev Israel Olofinjana, director of the Evangelical Alliance's One People Commission.

Christian dance group call for investigation after senator withdraws ruling on cancellation
A gender-critical Christian dance group is calling for an investigation after a senator who upheld their disqualification from a competition withdrew his ruling.

Far-right groups are 'unchristian', says Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury has denounced far-right groups as "unchristian" and hit out at any attempts by them to appropriate Christian symbolism.

After riots, Britain must work to foster integration and shared values - Nazir-Ali
Former bishop Michael Nazir-Ali has criticised Britain's "naïve" approach to multiculturalism, which he said has led to a sense of "isolation" and "separateness" instead of integration.

Panel member in Christian teacher case receives formal warning
A panel member in an employment tribunal case involving a Christian teacher has received a formal warning for misconduct over comments he made on social media.

Memorial service held for Southport victim
There were moving scenes at St Patrick's Church on Tuesday as the family of a nine-year-old girl killed in a knife attack in Southport came together to remember her.

Faith leaders express 'horror' at rioting
Faith leaders have written a joint letter condemning hatred and violence after more than a week of riots across parts of the UK.

Church leaders call for end to disorder
Church leaders from across different denominations and traditions have issued a joint statement calling on churches and communities to work together to end racism, division and disorder after days of rioting.

Keswick Convention distances itself from pro-life organisation's outreach
The organisers of the Keswick Convention have questioned the approach of a pro-life ministry that puts on educational displays about abortion in towns and cities across the UK.

Future of historic cathedral residence safeguarded with National Lottery funding
The centuries-old Vicars' Close, in Wells, Somerset, has received £4.4m from the National Lottery Heritage Fund which will go towards urgent repairs.

Bishops condemn riots and violence towards migrants
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales has condemned far-right fuelled anti-immigration riots continuing across parts of the UK.

Church leaders speak out against riots across UK
Gavin Calver, CEO of the UK Evangelical Alliance, said he was "praying fervently for peace in our communities".

Evangelical church commissions church leaders for service in orthodox congregations
An evangelical church has held a commissioning service for seven men who will provide leadership in congregations at odds with the Church of England's plans to introduce same-sex blessings.

Church and faith leaders issue urgent call for peace after riots
The Archbishop of Canterbury said that using Christian symbolism or the name of God to justify violence was "offensive to everything Christ stands for".

Christians have higher life satisfaction - poll
UK Christians are happier with their lives than those without any faith, a new poll has found.

Northern Ireland: first prosecution for prayer inside abortion clinic buffer zone
A Roman Catholic woman is being prosecuted in Northern Ireland for praying inside an abortion clinic buffer zone.