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Warm Welcome spaces were used over 2 million times last winter
Over half of those surveyed (54%) said that if they had not come to a Warm Welcome space, they would have been at home with the heating off.

Church of England bishops urged 'to step back from the brink' on same-sex blessings
The Church of England Evangelical Council has made an urgent appeal to bishops to reverse course on blessings for same-sex couples.

British public don't want a secular coronation, poll finds
A new poll commissioned by Bible Society has found little appetite for a secular or multi-faith coronation among members of the British public.

London bishops remember Stephen Lawrence on 30th anniversary of murder
Church leaders have said that society, the police and the Church still have a long way to go in overcoming racism on the 30th anniversary of the murder of black teenager Stephen Lawrence.

Christian leaders join climate protest march outside Parliament
Bishops and other Christian leaders are taking part in The Big One climate protest march outside parliament on Friday.

Relic of crucifixion cross to be used in King Charles' coronation
The Vatican has donated fragments of what is traditionally believed to be the cross used in the crucifixion of Christ to King Charles III.

Archbishop of Canterbury receives specially commissioned Coronation Bible
The Archbishop of Canterbury has received a stunning special edition of the King James Bible to be used in the coronation of King Charles III next month.

Faith leaders get behind nationwide volunteer drive for King's coronation
Volunteers up and down the country will be coming out to do their bit for their communities in celebration of the King's coronation next month.

Teachers can refuse to use pupils' preferred pronouns under new government guidance
New guidance being drawn up by the government is expected to say that single-sex schools can reject transgender pupils and teachers will not be obligated to use a pupil's preferred pronouns.

Russia bombed Ukraine church on Orthodox Easter, says official
A Ukrainian official has claimed that the Russian military attacked a church in Ukraine on Sunday as many Ukrainians were celebrating the Orthodox Easter.

Charity Commission in contact with Soul Survivor about safeguarding concerns
The Charity Commission has asked the Soul Survivor church for "additional information" about safeguarding concerns.

Police drop 'excessive' bail conditions for pro-life charity worker
West Midlands Police have relaxed bail conditions for a pro-life charity worker arrested last month.

'Biological sex' is 'fundamentally important', says Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak has distanced himself from the position of Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer on biological sex.

Junior doctors' strike is a 'justice issue'
A Christian woman struggling with chronic health conditions has spoken about her "anxiety" during the NHS walkouts, but also why she believes the strikes are a "justice issue" that "God cares deeply about".

Cathedral visitor numbers rebound after pandemic
Visitor numbers are returning to pre-pandemic levels across English cathedrals, according to latest figures.

Scottish government to challenge Westminster block on controversial gender identity reforms
The Scottish government has confirmed it is taking legal challenge against the UK government's block on its gender identity reforms.