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Christian leader calls for end to 'illegal and immoral' Ukraine war
Neither Russia nor Ukraine appear willing to budge on the issue of territory.

Latest assisted suicide bill faces uphill struggle
Labour is deeply divided over assisted suicide.

Under 16s social media ban is a 'missional opportunity'
Churches could help young people build an offline community if the social media ban comes into effect.

Banksy exhibition could save struggling cathedral
An Essex-based art gallery owner has offered to loan some of his impressive collection to St Davids Cathedral as part of an attempt to save the historic building from financial ruin.

Fewer Americans believe faith is good for the country
The proportion of Americans who believe their country would benefit if more people were religious has declined since 2013.

Indian Christians attacked in church by mob
Chhattisgarh has allegedly banned house churches to promote "cultural harmony".

Appeals for release of Nigerian Christian girl still held by ISIS after 8 years
Leah, who was 14 when she was kidnapped, could have been released if she renounced her faith but she refused.

Church of England apologises for 'pain and trauma' from its role in historical adoption practices
The Church of England has apologised for its role in adoption practices involving unmarried women and girls during the post-War period, with the Archbishop of Canterbury acknowledging the "pain, trauma and stigma experienced - and still carried - by many people".

Catholic Church opposes reintroduction of assisted suicide bill
Labour MP Lauren Edwards has reintroduced the bill and has suggested the Parliament Act could be used to force the measure through.

Festival celebrates Anglesey pilgrimage route
The pilgrimage route pays homage to two sixth century saints who lived and worshipped on the island of Anglesey.

Christians urged not to 'demonise' each other over politics
“As His followers, our calling is not merely to defend positions, win arguments, or secure victories in cultural debates. Our calling is to follow Him," said prayer movement leader Jonathan Oloyede.

Irish bishops oppose attempts to widen abortion laws
They have also called for more research to better understand the factors behind high rates of abortions in the first 12 years.

Boy born with six toes on each foot receives life-changing help from Christian charity
For the first time in his life Abubakarr could wear shoes.

Black Church leaders call for respect and peaceful dialogue amid tensions over immigration and race
Black Church leaders in the UK have expressed "deep concern and sadness" over recent riots and unrest in parts of the country.

New AI tool makes it easier for Iranians to access the Gospel
A ministry seeking to bring Christianity to the people of Iran has developed an AI tool to answer common questions about the faith.

11,000 sign petition against two-tier policing
The petition references the case of Luke Salmons who said that officers were made to chant "Islam is a religion of peace" at one police training session.