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Inter Faith Network rejects media criticism as it faces closure
Inter Faith Network rejects media criticism as it faces closure

The Inter Faith Network (IFN) has rejected criticism in The Telegraph about its alleged silence on Hamas' October 7 terror attack on Israel and links to the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB).

Council of Christians and Jews condemns antisemitism at Leeds University
Council of Christians and Jews condemns antisemitism at Leeds University

The Council of Christians and Jews (CCJ) has condemned antisemitic attacks on Leeds University campus that have forced a Jewish chaplain and his family into hiding.

Church of England 'wrong' on migration, says former Archbishop
Church of England 'wrong' on migration, says former Archbishop

The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey, has said that the Church of England "must not turn a blind eye to the impact of mass migration on Britain".

Army wants Remembrance Day to be less Christian - report
Army wants Remembrance Day to be less Christian - report

Ex-servicemen have written to Defence Secretary Grant Shapps to express concerns about an alleged Army policy stating that Remembrance Day should be "agnostic of religious elements".

A 'small number' of asylum seeker conversions might not be real, says bishop
A 'small number' of asylum seeker conversions might not be real, says bishop

The Bishop of Chelmsford has said that it is "very difficult" to know if a conversion to Christianity is real, regardless of whether the person is from the UK or not.

General Medical Council won't take any action against pro-life doctor
General Medical Council won't take any action against pro-life doctor

The General Medical Council (GMC) has ended a three-year investigation into a retired neurologist and Catholic priest with a decision to take no further action.

Conversion therapy ban should not lead to 'chill factor', says Church of England
Conversion therapy ban should not lead to 'chill factor', says Church of England

The document was commissioned as part of the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith (LLF) process.

Conversion therapy ban will criminalise Christians and parents, Parliament hears
Conversion therapy ban will criminalise Christians and parents, Parliament hears

Members of Parliament have warned that both parents and pastors stand to be criminalised if legislation to ban so-called conversion therapy is passed into law.

Conservative bishops set out theological vision for Church of England
Conservative bishops set out theological vision for Church of England

A group of conservative bishops has issued a new "theological vision" for the Church of England's process of discernment around issues of marriage, relationships, gender and identity.

'We are seeing genuine conversions,' says church leader
'We are seeing genuine conversions,' says church leader

Contrary to suggestions in the media, the leader of a UK evangelical church network has said there has not been any "significant influx" of asylum seekers turning to the Christian faith.

Baptists respond to claims about Clapham attacker's conversion
Baptists respond to claims about Clapham attacker's conversion

Baptists Together said it could not comment on claims that Ezedi converted in a Baptist church because of the ongoing police investigation but said that its churches would continue to "welcome the stranger".

Archbishop of Canterbury visits Ukraine ahead of second anniversary of Russian invasion
Archbishop of Canterbury visits Ukraine ahead of second anniversary of Russian invasion

The Archbishop said he felt "a deep call to return" after his first visit in 2022.

New Living in Love and Faith appointment after bishop's resignation
New Living in Love and Faith appointment after bishop's resignation

A new interim theology adviser has been appointed to the House of Bishops following the recent resignation of the Bishop of Newcastle as co-lead of Living in Love and Faith (LLF) in the Church of England.

Bishop hits back at claims that Church is aiding fake asylum converts
Bishop hits back at claims that Church is aiding fake asylum converts

The Bishop of Chelmsford has denied that the Church of England has "aided and abetted" asylum seekers through the system by supporting fake conversions.

Christians praying for King Charles after cancer diagnosis
Christians praying for King Charles after cancer diagnosis

Christians are praying for King Charles after Buckingham Palace announced that he has been diagnosed with cancer.

Christians reflect on conversion and asylum claims as Church continues to come under fire
Christians reflect on conversion and asylum claims as Church continues to come under fire

Christians have been weighing in on the question of whether churches are to blame for asylum seekers trying to game the system with claims of conversion and persecution.