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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
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
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
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
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 Concern has joined calls for a national inquiry into grooming gangs formed mainly of Pakistani Muslim men who targeted young white girls.
'Sadness' as churches and Christian school succumb to LA wildfires
Churches and a Christian school have fallen victim to massive wildfires wreaking havoc across Los Angeles County.
India's Christians feel 'fear and anxiety' about 2025
Christians in India are fearful that persecution will continue to increase this year, a religious freedom organisation has said.
Christian group criticises government proposals targeting home-schooling parents
The Christian Institute has hit out at "intrusive and burdensome" proposals to force parents who educate their children at home to report their involvement in extracurricular activities including Sunday School.
Justin Welby marks last day as Archbishop of Canterbury after resignation over John Smyth scandal
Justin Welby's tenure as Archbishop of Canterbury ends at midnight on Monday two months after his resignation over safeguarding failures in the Church of England.
Americans praying after New Orleans terror attack
Americans are praying after a violent start to 2025 with a deadly terror attack in New Orleans that may be linked to a car explosion in Las Vegas.
Woman behind infamous 'Monkey Christ' restoration dies
The "Monkey Christ" restoration has brought more people to Borja than the original ever did.
Pope starts new year with call for peace and debt forgiveness
The Pope said that the "existence of humanity as a whole" is threatened.
Christians recognised in New Year Honours List
They include the former Dean of Carlisle, the Very Rev Mark Boyling, was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to Carlisle Cathedral.
Tributes paid to former president and devout Baptist Jimmy Carter
Tributes have been paid to former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday afternoon at the age of 100.
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.