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Irish archbishops urge peace and reconciliation amid Drumcree stand-off
Ireland’s Catholic and Church of Ireland archbishops have appealed for an “urgent” initiative to resolve the Drumcree parade dispute and asked Christians to pray for peace.
Former priest Chris Brain convicted of rape as Church review set to begin
Former Church of England priest Chris Brain has been convicted of rape and four counts of indecent assault following a retrial.
ONS figures show 'good' outlook for married couples
The Coalition for Marriage (CFM) has welcomed new figures suggesting that married couples are increasingly staying together.
Christians condemn sexual violence following UN report on Russia-Ukraine conflict
Most cases of sexual violence documented were against male prisoners of war.
Peterborough Cathedral opens exhibition on Mary, Queen of Scots
Peterborough has opened a new exhibition on Mary, Queen of Scots, that will remain in place until 15 November.
500 million Christians worldwide face Bible access restrictions, report finds
At the same time, more than 125 million Christians want a Bible but do not have one, according to the 2026 Bible Access List.
KC warns Northern Ireland conversion therapy bill has a 'sting in the tail'
The proposed law could even criminalise attempts to suppress expressions of heterosexuality.
400% increase in euthanasia deaths in Australian state of Victoria
Right To Life UK said the surge in numbers showed why UK MPs were right to reject assisted suicide.
Ukrainian churches appeal for aid in starving Oleshky
Russia and Ukraine have blamed each other for the crisis in Oleshky.
Scottish Parliament honours missionary who died in Auschwitz
MSPs said they hoped Haining's example would resonate with people at a time of rising hate crime and antisemitism.
Evangelicals welcome Spanish moves to redress pension 'injustice'
The issue centres on the treatment of evangelical ministers under and after Franco’s rule.
Open letter urges Northern Ireland to reject conversion therapy ban
Conversion only seems to be a problem if it goes in one direction.
Pope urges Church to find its voice in secular France
France was previously known as the "first daughter" of the Catholic Church.
Church in Wales pauses plans to allow gay marriage
The Church in Wales has pulled back from plans to allow homosexual weddings to take place in churches.
Plans afoot for new pro-life group at the UN
Organisers specifically said they wanted to counter organised LGBT influence at the UN level.
Southwark bishops denounce 'Christian nationalism'
There is considerable disagreement about what "Christian nationalism" actually is.
