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Church of England called to be faithful after Times survey
Church of England clergy who have "lost confidence" in the Bible and biblical ethics should resign or be removed, the head of Christian Concern has said.
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Pakistan: Christians hold open-air services after churches and homes destroyed
Christians in Pakistan were forced to worship in the open air on Sunday after their homes and churches were burnt down by mobs last week.
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Western sanctions are crippling Syria's Christian community, say Church leaders
They said the embargo was making it hard to provide humanitarian assistance.
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Ukraine bishop's desperate struggle to help thousands fleeing war zone
A bishop in western Ukraine says he is struggling to help the hundreds of thousands of people who have fled to his part of the country since the start of the Russian invasion.
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Historic Odesa cathedral badly damaged in Russian missile strike
The main cathedral in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa suffered severe damage in an overnight bombardment on Sunday.
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Church campaign to encourage more black people to adopt
Church leaders are giving their support to a new campaign encouraging more people from black and mixed heritage backgrounds to adopt.
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Disappointment over delays to schools transgender guidance
The government is being urged to have "courage" after another setback to promised new guidelines on the social transition of children in schools.
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European Parliament calls for end to violence in India's violence-hit Manipur
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling on the Indian government to address ongoing violence in Manipur which has seen the mass destruction of churches and Christian property, leaving at least 100 people dead and causing tens of thousands to flee from their home.
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Matt Redman alleges 'first-hand' experience of Mike Pilavachi's 'harmful behaviours'
The worship artist said he had "spent years" trying to heal from his time at Soul Survivor Watford.
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Christian politician laments 'witch-hunts' against people with traditional views on marriage and sexuality
A Christian politician prosecuted for her religious beliefs on marriage and sexuality has warned of the danger to free speech as she continues to fight her case in court.
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Pakistan's Christians 'living in fear' after Sweden Koran burning
Christians in Pakistan are appealing for prayers amid threats to their safety following a controversial protest against Islam in Sweden in which a Koran was set on fire.
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MPs hear arguments for removal of bishops from House of Lords
Bishops should not have an automatic seat in the House of Lords, some MPs have said.
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Islamist extremism driving persecution in Nigeria - report
A new report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for International Freedom of Religion or Belief has warned that devastating bloodshed across parts of Nigeria is being fuelled largely by Islamist extremism.
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Many UK adults afraid of getting older
More than half (54%) of people in the 40 to 60 age group said that the later years of life were a time to be afraid. A far smaller proportion (38%) felt that they were a time to look forward to.
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Steven Furtick's Elevation Church leaves Southern Baptist Convention
The megachurch of charismatic preacher Steven Furtick has withdrawn from the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC).
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