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Thousands March for Life through London
Thousands March for Life through London

Police estimates put the number of participants in this year's March for Life UK at 7,000.

Christian family fights NHS trust to continue teen's treatment
Christian family fights NHS trust to continue teen's treatment

A Christian family and an NHS trust are locked in a legal fight over the treatment of a teenager who suffers from a rare genetic condition.

Majority of Church of England priests support same-sex weddings
Majority of Church of England priests support same-sex weddings

A survey of Church of England clergy by The Times newspaper has found widespread support for a change in rules to allow priests to conduct same-sex weddings.

Lack of funding for Religious Studies is 'real travesty'
Lack of funding for Religious Studies is 'real travesty'

Father of the House of Commons, Sir Peter Bottomley MP, has joined calls for Religious Studies to be properly funded.

Scottish politicians urged to protect free speech after Edinburgh Festival row
Scottish politicians urged to protect free speech after Edinburgh Festival row

Scottish politicians must speak out to denounce a "stifling atmosphere" in the arts and other institutions in Scotland, a Christian charity has said.

Bishop praises Lionesses for 'courage, dedication and determination' during World Cup
Bishop praises Lionesses for 'courage, dedication and determination' during World Cup

The Bishop of Lancaster has spoken of her "pride and joy" in the England Women's football team despite their loss in the World Cup final on Sunday.

Call for changes after fall in number of Religious Studies students
Call for changes after fall in number of Religious Studies students

Educational leaders are calling for more specialist teacher recruitment after a fall in the number of students taking A level Religious Studies (RS).

1,000 Christians forced to sleep rough after mob violence in Pakistan
1,000 Christians forced to sleep rough after mob violence in Pakistan

A thousand Christians have fled their homes and are now sleeping rough after they were targeted by rampaging mobs.

Churches have 'big part to play' in ending trafficking
Churches have 'big part to play' in ending trafficking

Churches are being encouraged to get involved in the fight against human trafficking and modern-day slavery.

Living in Love and Faith discussions to continue ahead of next General Synod
Living in Love and Faith discussions to continue ahead of next General Synod

A group drawing from different traditions across the Church of England is to meet ahead of the General Synod in November to discuss next steps in the Living in Love and Faith process.

Charges filed against man who prayed silently in abortion clinic buffer zone
Charges filed against man who prayed silently in abortion clinic buffer zone

The Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), which is defending Adam Smith-Connor, said it was an "unexpected U-turn".

Lizzo backing dancers allege Christianity was pushed on them
Lizzo backing dancers allege Christianity was pushed on them

The lawsuit filed by some of Lizzo's backing dancers this week includes allegations that Christianity was forced onto them.

Iraqi church leader asks top court to recognise spiritual authority
Iraqi church leader asks top court to recognise spiritual authority

The leader of Iraq's largest Christian community has asked the country's supreme court to reverse a presidential order that no longer recognises him as Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church.

Teachers must be free to use biological gender and pronouns, says Christian group
Teachers must be free to use biological gender and pronouns, says Christian group

Christian Concern is urging the government to protect the free speech of teachers who do not agree with using transgender children's preferred gender or pronouns.

Franklin Graham returns to UK
Franklin Graham returns to UK

American evangelist Franklin Graham will be back in the UK this month for another stop on his God Loves You Tour.

Chichester Cathedral centre renamed George Bell House
Chichester Cathedral centre renamed George Bell House

Bishop Bell's name was removed from the building in 2016, a year after sexual abuse allegations against him were made public.