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Ukraine orders Orthodox church with Russian ties to vacate historic Kyiv monastery
Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill has called on other religious leaders, including Pope Francis, to urge Ukraine not to close down a monastery historically tied to Russia.
The case for Christian civil disobedience
Professor Gabriël A Moens argues that there are sometimes grounds for breaking the law.
Hunger for the Gospel in Ukraine
Release International associates support church leaders in areas where Russian forces have persecuted Christians.
Chaplain who says he was 'ousted' by NHS trust pursues legal action
A trial is set to take place in July at Croydon Employment Tribunal to hear Rev Pullicino's claim of harassment, religious discrimination, and victimisation against the trust.
New tumours have developed, says Tim Keller
Pastor Tim Keller is undergoing more immunotherapy treatment after finding out that he has new tumours.
A Church for 'extraordinary times'
"The times are tough but the opportunities have never been greater," says Pastor Mark Waterfield.
Faith leaders call for 'bolder' government action on cost of living crisis
Politicians must take "bolder action" to address the structural causes of the cost of living crisis, a group of faith leaders has said.
Churches that don't evangelise will die, says Nicky Gumbel
Rev Nicky Gumbel, the recently retired vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton, has urged a gathering of church leaders in London to be active in evangelism and resist the temptation to "water down" the Gospel.
Girlguiding should retain references to God in campfire songs, says Christian group
Girlguiding is being urged to remember its Christian roots after suggesting that references to God be removed from traditional campfire songs.
In interview, Pope Francis calls priestly celibacy 'not eternal'
In an interview published Friday (March 10), Pope Francis called celibacy in the priesthood a gift from God but also a 'provisional' discipline observed mostly in the Western Church that is not essential to ordination.
Rick Warren shares 3 Bible passages that changed his mind on women pastors
Former Saddleback Church pastor and founder Rick Warren recently laid out three passages from the Bible that led him to conclude that it is acceptable for women to serve in the office of pastor.
Kate Forbes is Scottish public's favourite to be next first minister
Kate Forbes is in the lead among members of the general public to become Scotland's next first minister despite an earlier backlash over her conservative Christian beliefs.
Street preacher 'delighted and relieved' after 'misgendering' conviction overturned
A street preacher has spoken of his relief after successfully appealing his conviction over alleged 'misgendering'.
Rishi Sunak's urgent review into RSE welcomed
Rishi Sunak has ordered an urgent review into sex education in schools following reports of "age inappropriate" materials being used in some lessons.
Several dead after Jehovah's Witness shooting in Germany
Several people have been killed in a shooting at a Jehovah's Witness meeting hall in the Germany city of Hamburg.
Christian street preacher prosecuted for 'misgendering' to appeal conviction
The first street preacher in the UK to be prosecuted and reported to the government's counter-terrorism scheme for alleged 'misgendering' is returning to court on Thursday and Friday to appeal his conviction.