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Bishop of Sheffield to head Orgreave inquiry
Bishop Wilcox acknowledged the “weight of expectation” surrounding the inquiry.

Age verification on pornography websites welcomed
The average child in the UK will first see online pornography at age 13.

Archbishop of York issues strong condemnation of Gaza crisis
A bag of flour in northern Gaza is now reported to cost over £400

Lynn Green elected Vice Chair of Baptist World Alliance
Green will continue in her role as head of the BUGB.

Do more to protect church buildings from crime, government told
West Yorkshire is the worst area for crimes targeting churches, according to data compiled from Freedom of Information requests.

Jerusalem Church leader: 'End this nonsense, end the war'
Despite the horrors of the war, the "dignity of the human spirit" can still be seen, said Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa after a visit to a Gaza church bombed by the IDF.

The history behind the first Welsh Bible and its connection to Queen Elizabeth I
The Welsh language has had the whole Bible since 1588. This is the story …

End persecution of Apostolic Church, Armenia told
The Armenian government claims it is trying to save the church.

Slovenia votes in favour of assisted suicide
A number of countries have introduced the controversial practice.

Bridging the generational gap: what we can learn from Paul's relationship with Timothy
The relationship between the Apostle Paul and Timothy offers a powerful lens for understanding how different generations can walk - and work - together despite their differences.

Islamophobia definition could silence legitimate debate, say Christians
The Christian Institute has cautioned that creating a formal definition of “Islamophobia” risks eroding free speech and stifling legitimate criticism of religion.

DR Congo seeks new peace deal with militia group
Will there ever be peace in the DRC?

Calls for prayer as final verdict approaches in trial of ex-gay Christian
Grech, a Maltese Christian and former finalist on the X Factor Malta TV show, is being prosecuted for allegedly advertising ‘conversion practices’.

New guidance on sex education gets mixed reaction from Christians
Updated guidance on relationships and sex education (RSE) from the Department for Education has received a mixed reaction from Christians.

Tory MP calls for revival of Christian politics
“Our democracy is founded on Christian faith.”

Abortion buffer zones are a threat to freedom - report
If the authorities can ban speech and even prayer in certain places, what can they not do?