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Church verger killed in Spain church attacks
At least one person has been killed and another four injured in a suspected terror attack on two churches in Spain.
Young people more likely to have been to church, poll finds
Young people are more likely to have been to church than any other age group in the UK, a poll has found.
A Chinese New Year of 'weaponised surveillance'
China is celebrating its New Year on Sunday but for the country's Christians, there are fears of yet more oppression and control through technology.
CofE same-sex blessings will lead to change in doctrine, say evangelicals
Evangelicals in the Church of England have expressed concern about the apparent contradiction at the heart of proposals announced this week to allow prayers and blessings for same-sex couples.
Church of England publishes draft prayers for same-sex blessings
The Church of England has today published draft prayers to be used in blessing services for same-sex couples.
Army veteran fined for praying near abortion clinic
An army veteran has been fined after praying silently for his deceased son near an abortion facility in Bournemouth.
Christian to stand trial after sharing ex-gay testimony
A Christian man in Malta is being prosecuted after he shared his testimony about leaving behind homosexual relationships in an interview with a local media outlet.
Conversion therapy ban: Christians ready to go to court unless parents and pastors are protected
The Christian Institute has said it will take the government to court unless it ensures that the fundamental rights of parents and pastors are protected in a future ban on conversion therapy.
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 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
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
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
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
"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
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
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.