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British court rejects Ukrainian extradition for Church supporter
A British court has rejected an extradition request by the Ukrainian government for a supporter of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
BBC ignorant of religion, says Archbishop of York
The BBC suffers from an “appalling lack of religious literacy”, the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has said.
Iranian Bishop of Chelmsford denounces 'unjust and illegal' war
The Bishop of Chelmsford, who fled from Iran as a teenager, has denounced the US-Israeli attack on the country as “unjust and illegal”.
Gafcon elects council instead of figurehead to rival Archbishop of Canterbury
The Gafcon movement had been widely expected to appoint a primus but has instead chosen a "conciliar structure".
More anti-Christian hate crimes across Europe
The true extent of anti-Christian hate crimes remains unclear as cases are not always reported.
Is the Gen Z 'revival' in the US skin deep?
Even if they're coming to church, do they have a Christian worldview?
Bishop of Guildford, Andrew Watson, dies from cancer aged 64
His death came just weeks after he announced his terminal cancer diagnosis.
As missiles fly overhead, Christians in Lebanon are 'exhausted', says bishop
Tens of thousands of people are displaced in Lebanon as renewed strikes bring a fragile ceasefire to an end.
Scottish church leaders urge Holyrood to reject assisted suicide
A final vote on the issue is expected to be very close.
Who was St Piran and why is he the patron saint of Cornwall?
5 March is St Piran’s Day, the feast day of the patron saint of Cornwall. But who was St Piran, and what do we know about him? This is the story.
Victory for ex-gay Christian who was prosecuted in Malta over 'conversion therapy' comments
It marks the end of a three-year legal battle for Matthew Grech who has been found not guilty of “advertising conversion practices” in Malta.
Turkey should be placed on Special Watch List for barring foreign Christians, says US body
Both US and EU institutions have raised concerns about the issue.
Great British Bake Off champion gifts cake to Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury has been presented with a commemorative cake by a recent winner of The Great British Bake Off.
Japanese Church leader warns of 'polite persecution' in the country
"Religion is not recognized as a moral authority in this country and as long as we contain ourselves in the Church premises, we are considered harmless and fine.”
Justin Welby turned to therapy after resignation over John Smyth failings
Welby has admitted some failings, but taken issue with other claims in the Makin report.
Christian leaders raise alarm over end of repairs funding scheme
The Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly said the funding gap may lead to more historic church buildings be sold off.