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Christians brutally slain in suspected terrorist attack
Three Christians had their throats slit and a fourth was beheaded in a horrific attack in Indonesia on Friday.
Public singing is a 'reasonable balance', says Bishop of London
Government guidelines permitting public singing outdoors this Christmas "will bring comfort and joy to many", the Bishop of London has said.
First century house may have been childhood home of Jesus, says archaeologist
An archaeologist at the University of Reading believes he may have stumbled upon the house where Jesus lived as a boy with his parents, Mary and Joseph.
Christian Institute warns over Scottish hate legislation: 'Innocent people are going to be convicted of a hate crime'
Scotland's hate crime Bill will leave "innocent people" at risk of hate crime convictions unless more changes are made, the Christian Institute has warned.
Government launches consultation on extending DIY abortions
The Government has launched a consultation on whether to make DIY abortion services permament.
Pastor facing charges for launching balloons with Bibles into North Korea
A US pastor is facing prosecution after launching balloons carrying Bibles into North Korea.
Nativity plays and outdoor carolling can go ahead, Church rep confirms
Andrew Selous, the Church of England's representative in the Commons, has told MPs that Nativity plays and outdoor carolling can go ahead.
US Supreme Court blocks New York restrictions on places of worship
"The Supreme Court has made it clear that governors can no longer use a public health emergency as a pretext for dictates shutting or severely restricting the use of houses of worship while secular businesses and activities they deem 'essential' â and even certain favored 'non-essential' secular businesses and activities â are not subjected to the same draconian restrictions," said the Thomas More Society.
Survey reveals increasing support for defying church coronavirus restrictions
Americans are more likely to support the defiance of restrictions on public worship now than they were at the start of the pandemic.
A lamentation at Advent after a year of coronavirus
A nationwide prayer movement launches today to unite Christians in a cry of lament for the UK's towns and cities after a year marked by Covid-19 and lockdowns.
Christian Concern defends Living in Love and Faith video
Christian Concern has defended a video released in response to the launch of the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith resources.
LGBT leaders threaten to quit Church dialogue unless bishops support gay marriage
LGBT leaders and supporters in the Church of England are threatening a mass walkout from a recently-launched discussion process about sexual issues unless bishops give an urgent guarantee to support the marriage of same-sex partners in church.
Church leaders and Christian charities condemn cuts to aid budgets
The Archbishop of Canterbury and Christian development agencies have lashed out at the Government's decision to slash the overseas aid budget.
HBO's new transgender documentary is 'exploitative'
A new HBO Max documentary raises new questions about the transgender debate and how parents play a role in shaping their children's gender identity, and it has prompted calls to boycott the streaming service.
Churches are 'one of the safest places' to be, says Church leader
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he will be at church on Christmas Day and is encouraging others to do the same, whether online or in person.
Bishops deplore 'personal insults and attacks' in Church of England sexuality war
Two leading Church of England bishops have urged Anglicans to show "grace, kindness and compassion" to one another after a bitter war of words erupted following the publication of new resources on sex and gender.