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Christian asylum claims under scrutiny after Clapham attack
Christian asylum claims under scrutiny after Clapham attack

Asylum applications based on claims of conversion to Christianity are facing fresh scrutiny after an acid attack on a woman and her two children in London's Clapham South area.

Christian preacher convicted over Bible verse sign in abortion clinic buffer zone
Christian preacher convicted over Bible verse sign in abortion clinic buffer zone

A Christian preacher has been found guilty of breaching an abortion clinic buffer zone after holding up a sign showing a Bible verse.

Bishop quits Living in Love and Faith post after appointment of conservative theological adviser
Bishop quits Living in Love and Faith post after appointment of conservative theological adviser

The Bishop of Newcastle has resigned from her role in the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith (LLF) process following the appointment of a conservative vicar as interim theological adviser to the House of Bishops.

Christian parents call for change to Church of England school policy
Christian parents call for change to Church of England school policy

Christian parents who challenged transgender ideology in their children's school have written to the Archbishop of Canterbury calling for a change to the Church of England's educational policy.

Christian school assistant sacked over Facebook post can take her case to Court of Appeal
Christian school assistant sacked over Facebook post can take her case to Court of Appeal

A Christian school teacher who was sacked after expressing concerns on Facebook about Relationships and Sex Education lessons and transgenderism in schools has been given permission to take her case to the Court of Appeal.

Alistair Begg stands by same-sex wedding advice
Alistair Begg stands by same-sex wedding advice

Pastor Alistair Begg is refusing to backdown following a backlash over his advice to Christians about attending same-sex weddings.

Police officer told Christian singer she couldn't sing church songs on Oxford Street
Police officer told Christian singer she couldn't sing church songs on Oxford Street

The officer eventually walked away but not before sticking her tongue out to the camera.

Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope in joint call for Christian unity
Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope in joint call for Christian unity

The Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope Francis met in Rome this week where they issued a fresh call for Christian unity.

Radical abortion amendments withdrawn
Radical abortion amendments withdrawn

Abortion amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill dubbed "extreme" by pro-life groups have been withdrawn.

Keir Starmer praises faith groups
Keir Starmer praises faith groups

Ahead of this year's general elections, he is asking civic and faith groups to partner with Labour in achieving its goals for national renewal.

Pro-life groups protest extreme pro-abortion amendments
Pro-life groups protest extreme pro-abortion amendments

The protest was held on Wednesday by the Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform UK, Christian Concern, CitizenGo and 40 Days for Life in Stella Creasy's constituency of Walthamstow.

No action to be taken against chaplain sacked over school sermon on identity politics
No action to be taken against chaplain sacked over school sermon on identity politics

The government body that decides whether adults are suitable to work with children is to take no action against a school chaplain who was sacked after telling pupils that they did not have to agree with LGBT ideology.

Calls for political action to address staggering increase in porn addiction among young people
Calls for political action to address staggering increase in porn addiction among young people

Mental health and addiction clinic, Paracelsus Recovery, has reported a 150 per cent increase in people being treated for porn addiction between 2019 and 2023.

Christian teacher to appeal ban over 'misgendering'
Christian teacher to appeal ban over 'misgendering'

A Christian teacher is to appeal against being barred from the profession after he refused to use a student's preferred pronouns.

Prince William has no plans to snub Church of England role, say palace officials
Prince William has no plans to snub Church of England role, say palace officials

Royal officials have denied claims that Prince William does not want to become Supreme Governor of the Church of England when he becomes king.