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Church must acknowledge 'culpability' in culture of violence against women, says Christian campaigner
After the horrific kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard this week, Christian gender justice specialist Natalie Collins says the Church must listen to women about the change that is needed in society.
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Controversial hate crime Bill passes in Scotland
The Scottish Government's controversial Hate Crime Bill has been passed in Holyrood as concerns remain over the impact on free speech.
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Bishop of Bath and Wells announces early retirement as he continues recovery from leukaemia
The Bishop of Bath and Wells has announced he will be taking early retirement on medical grounds as he continues his recovery from treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia.
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Distinguished Christian scientist John Polkinghorne dies aged 90
John Polkinghorne, Anglican priest and respected theoretical physicist, has passed away at the age of 90.
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Much-loved evangelist Luis Palau dies aged 86
International evangelist Luis Palau has passed away at the age of 86 after a three-year battle with lung cancer.
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Christian festival organisers plead for help as pandemic puts survival at risk
The organisers of major Christian festivals, including Spring Harvest and New Wine, are appealing for financial support after having to cancel their events for two years in a row.
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Pastors should not be prosecuted for helping people with unwanted same-sex attraction - Christian Institute
The Christian Institute is urging the Government to protect religious freedom after a debate on conversion therapy in Parliament.
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Christians challenge Scottish Government over ban on communal worship during lockdown
Church leaders are hailing a "crucial moment for the freedom of the church in Scotland" as they face the Scottish Government in court over the criminalisation of communal worship during lockdown.
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11 days of prayer for newcomers to church - and those who have drifted away
This year's Thy Kingdom Come will focus on praying for Christians who have drifted away from church during the pandemic, and "those who've just been tasting".
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Scottish Government brings forward opening date for churches
The Scottish Government says it will let churches re-open for communal worship earlier than previously planned as the Covid-19 vaccine rollout continues to bring down case numbers.
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Prince Charles visits vaccination centre at Jesus House
Prince Charles paid a visit to the vaccination centre at Jesus House, one of the UK's largest Black Majority Churches, on Tuesday.
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Christian groups call for end to betting adverts in sports
The Evangelical Alliance, Share Jesus International and the Bishop of St Albans are all supporting the Stop Betting Ads campaign.