Päivi Räsänen calls for repeal of hate speech laws across Europe after shock conviction
All copies of a decades old pamphlet are to be destroyed after Finland's former Minister of the Interior was convicted of hate speech - even though the law that convicted her did not exist at the time the pamphlet was published.
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EU Special Envoy for religious freedom finally appointed
Some feel the EU has been dragging its feet on the issue of religious freedom.
Gloucester Cathedral to unveil stunning new pipe organ
Gloucester Cathedral has said that this year’s Organ Festival will be extra special, as it will see the unveiling of its brand new organ.
Trump shares letter from Franklin Graham telling him to accept Jesus as his Saviour
President Donald Trump shared a letter on Palm Sunday that had been sent to him by evangelist Franklin Graham last October, which urged him to seriously consider his eternal state, accept Jesus Christ as his Saviour and cease trusting in his own works if he hopes to go to Heaven.
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Court hearing for pastor's alleged abortion zone breach postponed
Pastor Clive Johnston preached at an open-air service within 100 metres of an abortion facility.
Gunmen in Nigeria kill 28 people in predominantly Christian area
Gunmen on Sunday reportedly killed 28 people in a densely populated, predominantly Christian area of Jos, Plateau state, Nigeria, sources said.
Religious freedom violations increasing in Nicaragua
The situation has declined since 2018.
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Thousands gather for installation of Sarah Mullally as 106th Archbishop of Canterbury
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Church leaders stopped by Israeli police from entering Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday
Israel's prime minister has said the Church leaders will now have "full and immediate access" after international outcry.
D’Artagnan's grave may have been found in Maastricht
While The Three Musketeers is fictional, most of the characters in the story are based on real people.
Syrian Church leaders speak out after attacks on Christian property
Syrian Church leaders have called for greater efforts to preserve peace and stability after attacks on homes, shops and cars in a predominantly Christian town.
Trump pastor says Iran war is a 'spiritual obligation'
One of Donald Trump’s most vocal Christian supporters has justified the Israeli-US military strike on Iran.
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The backstory to Palm Sunday most evangelicals miss
29 March is Palm Sunday, or the sixth Sunday in Lent, which kicks off Holy Week. The events of this day echo a historical episode from Jewish history which most evangelicals miss. This is the story …
Iraqi Christians told to cancel Palm Sunday and Easter celebrations
The Palm Sunday celebrations in Northern Iraq usually are big celebrations to commemorate Jesus entering Jerusalem.
Gunmen in Nigeria kill 28 people in predominantly Christian area
Gunmen on Sunday reportedly killed 28 people in a densely populated, predominantly Christian area of Jos, Plateau state, Nigeria, sources said.
Why is the British monarch also called Defender of the Faith?
The British monarch traditionally bears the title “Defender of the Faith” which also appears on British coins as “F.D.” As it’s been back in the news lately, now’s a good time to consider it in more detail.
Kemi Badenoch calls for end to trans 'witch-hunt' in the NHS
Christian nurse Jennifer Melle was suspended after referring to a female-identifying convicted paedophile with male pronouns.
Christians take stock after withdrawal of Bible Society's ‘Quiet Revival’ report
The report made waves when it was first published last year but questions never went away and it has finally been withdrawn.
Christians Against Poverty to merge with Community Money Advice
CAP and CMA join forces to expand church-based debt support across the UK.
Historic England grants £1m to renovate three churches
Funding has also been provided by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Palm Sunday: the triumphal entry and its meaning for us today
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, the most sacred week in the Christian calendar.
The glaring absences from the Archbishop of Canterbury's installation
Sadly, Wednesday’s installation, glorious as it appeared in all its pomp and ceremony, was not a “truly global” gathering.
Finland has shot itself in the foot in convicting Päivi Räsänen
The conviction has angered the US.
Christians concerned about Starmer's new social cohesion policy
British values mean liberalism and LGBT rights according to the government.
Calls for impact assessment on abortion-up-to-birth clause
The call was made in a letter to Shabana Mahmood and Wes Streeting.
Christians voice 'grave concern' after UN inquiry finds Ukrainian children were deported and forcibly transferred
“These actions are a shocking violation of the God-given dignity of every child and of the sanctity of family bonds."
Christians divided over Islamic prayers in Trafalgar Square
Christians are at odds over the best response.
From dry bones to new hope
The dry bones are not the end of the story.
Row over children's involvement in Muslim prayers at CofE school
The details of the incident are disputed.
On the Iftar in Trafalgar Square
In recent decades Britain has sadly turned away from Christianity and we are starting to reap the consequences. One of which is rival religions vying for influence in our culture.
Arrests made as anti-racism group protests 'Walk With Jesus' event
It is unclear whether those arrested were from UKIP or Stand Up To Racism.
Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope Leo exchange messages of unity after installation
Pope Leo XIV and the newly installed Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, have exchanged messages affirming their shared commitment to Christian unity, as plans were confirmed for her visit to Rome next month.