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PM promises help for Ukraine during church visit
The Prime Minister promised that the UK would do all it can to support Ukraine during a visit to the Cathedral of the Holy Family in London on Sunday.
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Police bill will have 'chilling effect' on peaceful protest - faith leaders
Faith leaders have written to parliamentarians urging them to protect peaceful protest ahead of a debate on contentious legislation in the House of Lords.
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Faith leaders 'horrified' by impact of Nationality and Borders Bill on refugees
The Bishop of Dover, the Most Rev Rose-Hudson Wilkin, and former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, are among the more than 1,000 faith leaders who have signed a letter to the Prime Minister expressing their horror at the implications of the Nationality and Borders Bill for people seeking asylum in the UK.
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Tribunal to hear appeal of Christian school worker who questioned sex ed and trans ideology
A tribunal is to hear the appeal of a Christian school worker who says she was sacked after expressing concern about sex education and trans ideology on her private Facebook page.
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UK churches join in national day of prayer for Ukraine
Churches across the UK are joining together in prayer on Sunday for Ukraine following the invasion by Russia.
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China: new law makes online church meetings illegal
A new law will take effect on 1 March making online gatherings illegal for unregistered churches.
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Pope decries war in surprise visit to Russian embassy
The Pope went to the Russian embassy to raise concerns about the invasion of Ukraine directly with country officials.
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Wales to make at-home abortions permanent
Welsh Health Minister Eluned Morgan has called the move "progressive".
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Government plan to end DIY abortions welcomed by pro-lifers
Temporary measures introduced at the start of the pandemic to allow 'DIY' at-home abortions will come to an end in August.
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Calls for 'stringent' economic sanctions to be imposed on Russia
Britain must use all of its "diplomatic muscle and energy, stringent economic sanctions, and focused political will" to force Russia to end its aggression in Ukraine, the Archbishop of York has said.
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Christian response to Ukraine crisis 'must be rooted in prayer', say Archbishops
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have written a pastoral letter to the clergy and people of the Church of England asking them to pray for peace in Ukraine.
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Tributes pour in for Digitalnun
The Christian community on Twitter has been expressing its sorrow but also thanks for @Digitalnun who has died from cancer.