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North Korea is again the worst country for persecution
North Korea is again the worst country for persecution

North Korea has again come out on top of Open Door's annual World Watch List where Christians suffer the most severe persecution.

Evangelicals lament Church of England's plans to introduce blessings for same-sex couples
Evangelicals lament Church of England's plans to introduce blessings for same-sex couples

Evangelicals have come out in strong opposition to today's announcement by the Church of England outlining plans to introduce blessings for same-sex couples.

Church of England pledges £100m in funding to address slavery injustices
Church of England pledges £100m in funding to address slavery injustices

The Church of England has created a £100m fund after a report confirmed its investment arm's historic links to transatlantic slavery.

Evangelicals praying as bishops meet for Living in Love and Faith discussions
Evangelicals praying as bishops meet for Living in Love and Faith discussions

Bishops have met for the last time before next month's General Synod to discuss Living in Love and Faith (LLF) and a way forward for the Church of England.

Christians prepare for legal action as government presses ahead with 'conversion therapy' ban
Christians prepare for legal action as government presses ahead with 'conversion therapy' ban

Culture secretary Michelle Donelan has announced that the government is preparing to publish draft legislation that will also include transgender people

17 killed in attack on church in Democratic Republic of Congo
17 killed in attack on church in Democratic Republic of Congo

"The attack was the last thing we ever thought would happen in our church today."

Nicola Sturgeon vows legal action after PM moves to block Scotland's gender identity reforms
Nicola Sturgeon vows legal action after PM moves to block Scotland's gender identity reforms

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is planning to take legal action after Rishi Sunak blocked controversial gender reforms.

Man arrested over London church shooting
Man arrested over London church shooting

A man has been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting outside a London church that left a seven-year-old girl fighting for her life.

Christian teacher accused of misgendering pupil denies misconduct
Christian teacher accused of misgendering pupil denies misconduct

A Christian teacher has denied professional misconduct after allegedly misgendering a pupil and criticising Islam on YouTube.

Three Christians found not guilty over Insulate Britain protest
Three Christians found not guilty over Insulate Britain protest

Three Christians who took part in an Insulate Britain protest having been found not guilty of causing a public nuisance.,

Four Christians arrested in Iran
Four Christians arrested in Iran

A Christian church leader and his wife are among four Christians arrested in Iran in the last few weeks.

Archbishop of Canterbury defends CofE school policy
Archbishop of Canterbury defends CofE school policy

The Archbishop of Canterbury has defended the Church of England's anti-bullying policy that Christian parents and campaigners say is transgender-affirming and harmful.

Pope Benedict laid to rest
Pope Benedict laid to rest

Some 50,000 mourners gathered in the square to say farewell to Pope Benedict who died on New Year's Eve aged 95.

Evangelical student ministry UCCF suspends directors
Evangelical student ministry UCCF suspends directors

National Director, Richard Cunningham, and Field Director, Tim Rudge, have been suspended while an investigation is carried out into "various allegations".

SNP MP says Scottish government's gender recognition plans should be scrapped
SNP MP says Scottish government's gender recognition plans should be scrapped

An SNP MP has warned that women's safety will be put at risk if the Scottish government goes ahead with planned gender reforms.

Warnings over Jersey assisted suicide proposals
Warnings over Jersey assisted suicide proposals

Christians are being urged to take part in a public consultation on plans to allow euthanasia and assisted suicide in Jersey.