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Ukrainians leaning on Psalm 31 to get them through the horror of war
Ukrainians leaning on Psalm 31 to get them through the horror of war

Both Christians and Jews in Ukraine have been praying Psalm 31 since the Russian invasion.

Ukrainian churches plead for more Bibles amid war
Ukrainian churches plead for more Bibles amid war

Bible Society says it has received an "unprecedented" number of requests for Bibles from Ukrainians as their country is ravaged by Russian forces.

Prince Charles and Camilla visit cathedral in show of support for Ukraine
Prince Charles and Camilla visit cathedral in show of support for Ukraine

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, was moved to tears during the visit to the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in central London.

Pope leads day of prayer and fasting for Ukraine
Pope leads day of prayer and fasting for Ukraine

"With war everything is lost," said Pope Francis.

Prince Charles pays tribute to Catholic MP as Southend is granted city status
Prince Charles pays tribute to Catholic MP as Southend is granted city status

Prince Charles drew comparisons between the murder of Catholic MP Sir David Amess and Russia's invasion of Ukraine in a ceremony granting Southend city status.

Christians urge PM to take radical action on climate change after IPCC report
Christians urge PM to take radical action on climate change after IPCC report

Christian groups are urging the Prime Minister to use the UK's Presidency of COP26 this year to do more to address climate change and support communities already being impacted.

Ukrainian clergy staying to help
Ukrainian clergy staying to help

Clergy in Ukraine are doing what they can to help their people as Russia bears down on key cities, forcing hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes.

'End the war now,' says Orthodox leader
'End the war now,' says Orthodox leader

Orthodox leader Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, spiritual leader of some 300 million Orthodox Christians worldwide, has issued an urgent appeal to Russia to end the war in Ukraine.

PM promises help for Ukraine during church visit
PM promises help for Ukraine during church visit

The Prime Minister promised that the UK would do all it can to support Ukraine during a visit to the Cathedral of the Holy Family in London on Sunday.

Police bill will have 'chilling effect' on peaceful protest - faith leaders
Police bill will have 'chilling effect' on peaceful protest - faith leaders

Faith leaders have written to parliamentarians urging them to protect peaceful protest ahead of a debate on contentious legislation in the House of Lords.

Faith leaders 'horrified' by impact of Nationality and Borders Bill on refugees
Faith leaders 'horrified' by impact of Nationality and Borders Bill on refugees

The Bishop of Dover, the Most Rev Rose-Hudson Wilkin, and former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, are among the more than 1,000 faith leaders who have signed a letter to the Prime Minister expressing their horror at the implications of the Nationality and Borders Bill for people seeking asylum in the UK.

Tribunal to hear appeal of Christian school worker who questioned sex ed and trans ideology
Tribunal to hear appeal of Christian school worker who questioned sex ed and trans ideology

A tribunal is to hear the appeal of a Christian school worker who says she was sacked after expressing concern about sex education and trans ideology on her private Facebook page.

UK churches join in national day of prayer for Ukraine
UK churches join in national day of prayer for Ukraine

Churches across the UK are joining together in prayer on Sunday for Ukraine following the invasion by Russia.

China: new law makes online church meetings illegal
China: new law makes online church meetings illegal

A new law will take effect on 1 March making online gatherings illegal for unregistered churches.

Pope decries war in surprise visit to Russian embassy

The Pope went to the Russian embassy to raise concerns about the invasion of Ukraine directly with country officials.

Wales to make at-home abortions permanent
Wales to make at-home abortions permanent

Welsh Health Minister Eluned Morgan has called the move "progressive".