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M25 protests 'have frustrated many people', says Oxford Diocese
The Diocese of Oxford has distanced itself from clergy taking part in Insulate Britain protests on the M25.
Southern Baptist Convention agrees to $1.6m investigation into sex abuse allegations
The Executive Committee agreed to fully fund an upcoming investigation into sex abuse allegations to the tune of $1.6 million.
'No credible religious argument' against Covid-19 vaccine, says Robert Jeffress
Pastor Robert Jeffress, leader of the 12,000-member First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, says there "there is no credible religious argument against" Covid-19 vaccines as an increasing number of Americans seek religious exemptions to vaccination mandates.
Events in Afghanistan have emboldened extremists in Iraq - Archbishop
The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan is fuelling Islamist extremism in Iraq, leading to "further persecution" of the Christian minority, one of the Middle East's leading Catholic bishops has warned.
The Christian who wouldn't stop sharing his faith - even when threatened with execution
"I was going to accept and embrace any sentence the judge was going to give me. I also knew that the Lord's plans are beyond our comprehension, so I sat in peace in the courtroom," says Taher.
Faith groups in united bid to stop Scotland legalising assisted suicide
A broad coalition including a number of Christian and other faith groups has revealed plans to challenge the legalisation of assisted suicide in Scotland.
Oxford college apologises 'unreservedly' after hosting Christian Concern training event
Christian Concern has expressed its disappointment over reports that Worcester College - part of the University of Oxford - has apologised for hosting its training event.
Young man killed while handing out church flyers
The victim of Friday's stabbing in Sheffield city centre was a young man reportedly handing out flyers for his church at the time.
Street preacher says he was outnumbered 14 to 1 by police
A street preacher has claimed 14 police officers turned up to speak to him about his preaching following complaints from the public.
Surplus vaccines must be shared, say Anglican leaders
They warn of potentially millions of vaccines going to waste at a time when poorer nations are struggling to vaccinate their populations.
Church leaders plead with councils to shelter Afghan refugees
In a joint letter coordinated by Welcome Churches, the church leaders recognise the strain on local authorities due to the pandemic but say that congregations across the country stand ready to support them.
Josh McDowell apologises for race comments
Josh McDowell has apologized after sparking a backlash with his comments on race and ethnic minorities in the US.
10 ways you can intercede for Afghanistan and its Christians
Simply offering our prayers in such a terrible situation can feel like a glib promise. However, that is exactly what Afghanistan's thousands of secret believers want us to do, most of all.
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association to hold free evangelism summits across UK
Christian leaders will be coming together across four locations in the UK to discuss the challenges and opportunities for evangelism in the nation.
Vatican follows Italy with introduction of vaccine passports
The Vatican is set to limit entry to the city state to holders of a so-called 'Green Pass'.
Faith leaders call for urgent action on climate change
There is an "urgent need" for action to limit the effects of climate change, faith leaders have warned ahead of a major UN summit in Scotland.