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Refugee sponsors need to 'be realistic'
Refugee sponsors need to 'be realistic'

"This isn't just going to affect you, it's going to affect every single member of your family and maybe even your neighbours too," said Krish Kandiah.

We can't solve poverty without solving war - Sentamu
We can't solve poverty without solving war - Sentamu

Eliminating war is key to eliminating poverty, the former Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has said.

Over 1,000 UK churches ready to host Ukrainian refugees
Over 1,000 UK churches ready to host Ukrainian refugees

Krish Kandiah, who is leading the effort, thanked churches for their "great compassion and generous hospitality".

Churches in England urge immediate end to war in Ukraine
Churches in England urge immediate end to war in Ukraine

Churches Together in England is appealing for an "immediate cessation" to the war in Ukraine.

Hundreds of doctors demand immediate end to 'dangerous' home abortions
Hundreds of doctors demand immediate end to 'dangerous' home abortions

Hundreds of medical professionals have called for an immediate end to "dangerous" early home abortions across the UK.

Christian group sounds caution over government scheme to house Ukrainian refugees
Christian group sounds caution over government scheme to house Ukrainian refugees

CARE has welcomed the intention behind the Homes for Ukraine scheme, launched as millions flee the war in Ukraine, but warned that there was "potential for abuse".

Stop the 'unacceptable' war, Pope pleads
Stop the 'unacceptable' war, Pope pleads

The Pope has pleaded with Russia to end the "massacre" in Ukraine.

Faith is alive in Ukraine despite hardships of war
Faith is alive in Ukraine despite hardships of war

A Polish cardinal has praised the "strong faith" of Ukrainians after a pastoral visit to their country to pray with them and see firsthand the humanitarian response to the war.

JK Rowling criticises Keir Starmer over 'trans women are women' comment
JK Rowling criticises Keir Starmer over 'trans women are women' comment

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has attacked the Labour Party over its stance on transgenderism.

Hundreds of UK churches sign up to support Ukrainian refugees
Hundreds of UK churches sign up to support Ukrainian refugees

Over 500 churches have pledged to support Ukrainian refugees coming to the UK under the government's new humanitarian sponsorship route.

Prince Charles 'praying' that refugees arriving in Britain find a warm welcome
Prince Charles 'praying' that refugees arriving in Britain find a warm welcome

Prince Charles has said that refugees should be "welcomed" to Britain after visiting a west London church to meet people who have fled warzones.

Too many disadvantaged women are 'overlooked' and 'lost' in the system
Too many disadvantaged women are 'overlooked' and 'lost' in the system

Valuable lessons can be learned from Christian organisations in how to care for disadvantaged women and make them "truly visible", a new report by Theos has said.

'God will not forgive' suffering of Ukrainians - Zelensky
'God will not forgive' suffering of Ukrainians - Zelensky

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has told the Kremlin that "God will not forgive" the suffering of his people after nearly two weeks of bombardments.

Nationality and Borders Bill will put human trafficking victims at risk, government warned
Nationality and Borders Bill will put human trafficking victims at risk, government warned

The government is being urged to rethink its immigration proposals to protect victims of human trafficking and slavery at a time when large numbers of Ukrainians are fleeing the Russian invasion.

General Medical Council drops case against doctor who offers abortion reversal treatment
General Medical Council drops case against doctor who offers abortion reversal treatment

The General Medical Council has lifted restrictions against a Christian doctor who was prevented from providing abortion reversal treatment for 18 months.

Churches converted into shelters to welcome Ukrainian refugees
Churches converted into shelters to welcome Ukrainian refugees

Pews are being pushed aside in Polish churches to make room for people fleeing the war in Ukraine.