Karen Peake

• Christians in the UK are being persecuted - MP

  People seem to be able to do whatever they like against Christianity, but not Islam, says one MP

• Overcoming violence is possible – ecumenicals

  Ecumenicals from around the world have concluded the International Ecumenical Peace Convocation (IEPC) with renewed commitments to pursue a ‘just peace’ together.

• British society ‘undermined’ without biblical foundation – bishop

  British society risks being “undermined” if the biblical principles that have underpinned it for so long are eroded, the Bishop of London has said.

• Church of Scotland considers overturning ban on gay ministers

  The Church of Scotland faces a difficult road ahead after voting on Monday to consider lifting a two-year moratorium on the ordination of gay ministers.

• CMF defends Christian doctor under investigation for Jesus comments

  The Christian Medical Fellowship has condemned the “inappropriate and disproportionate” decision of the medical standards watchdog after it reprimanded a Christian GP for talking to a patient about Jesus

• Britain third worst country for families in Europe

  Britain is the third worst place for a family to live in Europe, according to a new index published by the Relationships Foundation.

• MP fears Blake’s Jerusalem will only be sung ‘at gay weddings’

  Gay Labour MP says the beloved hymn, Jerusalem, is in danger of being "reserved for homosexuals"

• Muslim Brotherhood appoints Christian vice president

  The Muslim Brotherhood has appointed a Christian vice president for its new political party ahead of Egypt’s parliamentary elections in September.

• MPs concerned over future of religious education

  MPs have warned of the decline of religious education if Education Secretary Michael Gove goes ahead with his decision to leave it out of the English baccalaureate.

• Dozens injured after Copts attacked during protests

  At least 78 people have been injured in another round of clashes between Christians and Muslims in Egypt over the weekend.

• More churches signed up to Olympics outreach than ever before

  More churches in the UK are getting behind plans for joined up outreach during the London 2012 Olympics than with any previous Games.

• Catholics to return to no meat on Fridays

  The Catholic Church in England and Wales is to reintroduce the practice of abstaining from red meat on Fridays.