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Millions of Christians living at risk of abduction and imprisonment - report
Millions of Christians living at risk of abduction and imprisonment - report

The unjust detention of Christians, including wrongful arrest and kidnapping, is "one of the most prevalent, enduring and serious forms of persecution today", research by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has found.

Theatre critic and theologian cannot be used as expert evidence in Christian actress's discrimination case
Theatre critic and theologian cannot be used as expert evidence in Christian actress's discrimination case

A judge's decision to exclude expert evidence in the case of a Christian actress sacked over her views on homosexuality has been upheld by the Employment Appeal Tribunal in London.

Student wins payout from Nottingham University after suspension over pro-life views
Student wins payout from Nottingham University after suspension over pro-life views

A Catholic midwifery student who was suspended from her studies at Nottingham University for leading a pro-life society has won an apology and payout.

Single mother takes legal challenge against abortion clinic censorship zones to Europe's top court
Single mother takes legal challenge against abortion clinic censorship zones to Europe's top court

A single mother who changed her mind about an abortion after being helped by pro-life volunteers is taking her legal challenge against censorship zones to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).

Bishops will raise concerns with Government if DIY abortion measure is extended
Bishops will raise concerns with Government if DIY abortion measure is extended

The House of Bishops will make their position "extremely clear" to the Government if it decides to make DIY abortions permanent after relaxing the law during the first lockdown.

Tim Keller says his 'biggest fear' isn't dying from cancer but leaving his wife behind
Tim Keller says his 'biggest fear' isn't dying from cancer but leaving his wife behind

Tim Keller, who is battling pancreatic cancer, has opened up with HTB pastor Nicky Gumbel about how the diagnosis has changed him and wife Kathy.

England's cathedrals continue to enjoy growing visitor and worshipper numbers
England's cathedrals continue to enjoy growing visitor and worshipper numbers

The number of people visiting and worshipping at England's cathedrals was growing prior to the first national lockdown, latest figures from the Church of England show.

Churches must never be shut again, says Christian Institute
Churches must never be shut again, says Christian Institute

The Christian Institute is asking the Government for assurance that it will never again force churches to close.

Church of England must become 'simpler, humbler, bolder'
Church of England must become 'simpler, humbler, bolder'

The Church of England must become "simpler, humbler, bolder" after the monumental events of 2020, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York have said.

Church buildings can re-open after national lockdown ends on 2 December
Church buildings can re-open after national lockdown ends on 2 December

The confirmation that church buildings can re-open next week has been welcomed by church leaders.

Gay Christian campaigner calls for public inquiry into evangelical teaching on sexuality
Gay Christian campaigner calls for public inquiry into evangelical teaching on sexuality

The Church of England Evangelical Council called Jayne Ozanne's call for a public inquiry "puzzling".

A fifth of Christians have skipped church during the pandemic - survey
A fifth of Christians have skipped church during the pandemic - survey

A significant proportion of Christians haven't attended a church service since the start of the pandemic, fresh research finds.

Ban on therapy for children with unwanted same-sex attraction is unconstitutional, US court rules
Ban on therapy for children with unwanted same-sex attraction is unconstitutional, US court rules

The US Court of Appeals has ruled against banning therapy for children who struggle with unwanted same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria.

Palliative care doctors more likely to oppose assisted dying
Palliative care doctors more likely to oppose assisted dying

Doctors who provide end-of-life care to the terminally ill are more likely to oppose the legalisation of assisted dying.

Government should not slash Britain's aid budget - Welby
Government should not slash Britain's aid budget - Welby

The Archbishop of Canterbury has appealed to the Government not to cut billions from Britain's international development budget.

Archbishop of Canterbury to take three-month sabbatical
Archbishop of Canterbury to take three-month sabbatical

Justin Welby said sabbatical was a reminder that "no minister is indispensable to the work of God".