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Westminster Council drops plans to criminalise soup runs

A Christian housing group has welcomed the announcement from Westminster Council that it is abandoning plans to ban soup runs.

Churches opposed to same-sex civil partnership ceremonies

The Church of England has come out in opposition of members of their clergy consecrating the union of same-sex couples in churches.

African nations angered by UK's threat to cut aid budget over homosexuality

African nations have responded with anger to the recent announcement by David Cameron that aid will be cut to countries that restrict the rights of homosexuals.

New restrictions on religious activity in Burma's Kachin State

Burmese authorities are imposing new restrictions on religious activities in Kachin State.

Scotland: Church presses for free speech clause in anti-sectarian Bill

The Church of Scotland has called the SNP’s legislation to tackle sectarianism “deeply concerning”.

Archbishop supports Robin Hood tax

The Archbishop of Canterbury has suggested that the imposition of a so-called Robin Hood tax may be one way of restoring morality to the economy.

Sorrow over Dean of St Paul’s resignation

The Archbishop of Canterbury has expressed his sadness over the resignation of the Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral.

Government grants gay civil partnerships in churches

A Christian advocacy group fears for the future of religious liberty in Britain as the Government lifts the ban on same-sex civil partnership ceremonies in churches.

Appeal for prayer for Pacific island under threat from rising sea levels

The Bishop of Polynesia has made a desperate appeal for prayer after visiting the island of Tuvalu in the Pacific.

Live worship from Soul Survivor

Soul Survivor and Momentum are set to release a new live album featuring recordings from the summer festivals.

New consortium to equip Christians in social media

HCJB Global and Feba UK have joined forces to equip Christians with new media skills and resources that will help them reach non-Christians more effectively.

Iraq's Christians torn between staying or facing death at home

For Christians in Iraq, the decision to leave their homeland or stay and risk being killed is not an easy one

Criminalising squatting ‘makes no sense’ – Christian group

Housing Justice has warned that plans to criminalise squatters will unfairly penalise homeless people.

Europe's political leaders condemn crackdown on Copts

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have condemned the massacre of peaceful protesters in Egypt and Syria, and have passed a resolution this week calling for authorities in the nations to do more to protect vulnerable and targeted Christian communities.

Hoping for a better Egypt

Viviane Magdi is coming to terms with the death of her husband at the hands of the Egyptian military

Up-and-coming Christian band Samestate set for album release

Samestate are looking forward to the release of their first full-length album The Alignment on February 28.