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Evangelicals say religious freedom must be protected after Switzerland backs same-sex marriage
"The freedom of churches must be protected," the Swiss Evangelical Alliance has said after same-sex marriage received overwhelming public support in a referendum.

Over 1,100 church leaders urge government not to cut Universal Credit
Church Action on Poverty, Christians Against Poverty, Church of England bishops and the former Vice President of the Methodist Church are among those making the call to Boris Johnson ahead of the £20 per week cut.

Christian MP says withdrawing from Tory leadership race was 'in the country's best interests'
Dame Andrea Leadsom said she made the decision after speaking to other Christians.

Christian leader dies after mob attack on home
Rev Yohanna Shuaibu was a "popular and inspirational" figure who was involved in many community projects.

Welsh evangelicals ask for clarity after vote on same-sex blessings
Evangelicals in the Church in Wales are also calling for the appointment of a bishop to "give voice" to those who believe in the traditional Christian teaching on marriage and sexual morality.

The parish church 'is under real threat', says Bishop of Truro
The Bishop of Truro has admitted his concern about the future of the parish church in the face of ageing congregations and declining income.

'God is everywhere and everyone,' says Coldplay's Chris Martin
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has opened up about his thoughts on God in a discussion with Howard Stern.

Keir Starmer criticised over trans comments
Sir Keir Starmer has come in for criticism after saying it is "not right" to insist that only women have a cervix.

How can the Church minister effectively to older people?
Christian Today speaks to Tina English, author of new book, "A Great Place to Grow Old", about how the Church can care practically for older people.

Labour leader Keir Starmer thanks Christians for 'leadership' during pandemic
He also called them the "moral compass" of the Labour Party.

Third of UK adults pray and attend church regularly - poll
A third of UK adults pray and attend church at least once a month, with younger people more spiritually active than older generations, a new survey has found.

Pandemic has left Brits more fearful of ageing, Christian charity warns
Research by Pilgrims Friend Society found feelings of fear were prevalent even among Christians.

CSW founder to chair religious freedom forum
The founder of Christian Solidarity Worldwide has been elected as the new Chair of the UK Freedom of Religion or Belief Forum (UKFF).

Late evangelical leader Joel Edwards remembered as humble man of God at Eulogy of Life
Christians gathered in north-east London on Friday evening to give thanks for the life of late evangelical leader Joel Edwards.

Kenneth Copeland wants private jet to avoid vaccine mandates
Kenneth Copeland has suggested donations could help him avoid Covid-19 vaccine requirements put in place by airline travel by funding the costs of a private jet.

Religious discrimination is intensifying in Turkey
"The leadership, both religious and lay leadership of Turkey's non-Muslim communities, are now expected to be willing and able players in whitewashing the regime's persecution and crimes."