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Church leaders ask UK Government to help stop annexation of West Bank
Israel is preparing to annex parts of the West Bank from 1 July in a move strongly opposed by Church leaders.
Bronze cross among finds at ancient Christian settlement uncovered in Israel
It was one of the many finds at what archaeologists believe is a Christian settlement dating back to the 7th century AD.
1,200-year-old cross found in Pakistan
A cross believed to be 1,200-years-old has been uncovered in the Himalayas in Pakistan.
Fears for Christians in India after mob violence and church arson attack
In one incident, two Christian women were dragged from their homes by a mob and taken to a local club where they were pressured into giving up their faith.
God's love is unconditional and it extends to all
There are no limits to our Heavenly Father's love, only our limited understanding of it. And we need to come to terms with the sobering truth that it is we who set the limits by the way we treat each other.
Churches to re-open for public worship on 4 July
The Government has confirmed that churches in England can resume public worship from 4 July.
Bishops in Turkey say they cannot intervene over plans to convert Hagia Sophia into mosque
Turkey's Catholic bishops are refusing to contest plans to convert the landmark Hagia Sophia cathedral into a mosque.
JK Rowling's agency refuses to bow to pressure over her stand on transgender rights
JK Rowling's agency has refused demands to issue a public statement in support of transgenderism after recent comments on the issue by the Harry Potter author.
Hundreds of faith leaders call on Prime Minister to grant child refugees sanctuary in the UK
The open letter has been organised by the Safe Passage campaign and has been signed by 250 faith leaders, including several Church of England bishops and church leaders from the Salvation Army, Scottish Episcopal Church, Methodist Church and Baptist Union.
Fears for Hong Kong clergy under Beijing national security law
A blueprint for a controversial new national security law for Hong Kong, as proposed by China, has caused concerns that the semi-autonomous city's vocal clergy who have supported the democracy movement could be extradited to and tried in mainland China.
Government ditches plans to relax Sunday trading hours after Tory backbenchers revolt
The Government has abandoned plans to extend Sunday trading hours after a revolt by dozens of Tory backbenchers.
Cornwall pastor launches drive-in church service after council U-turn
A drive-in church service that was nearly cancelled because of objections from the local council's health and safety team has gone ahead in Cornwall.
Lessons on racism must be learnt from history, says bishop on Windrush Day
A senior Catholic leader has called for prayer and reflection over Britain's treatment of migrant and ethnic minority communities.
Leeds Libraries cancels Drag Queen Story Hour after complaints
Leeds Libraries has cancelled a Drag Queen Story Hour for children on its Facebook page after complaints.
Transgender ideology is having a 'corrosive impact' on society
A new book from the Civitas think tank is calling on the UK and Scottish Governments to impose a moratorium on all plans to reform gender recognition laws.
Hopes fade for study of Christianity in Sudan
Hopes that the transitional government in Sudan would allow Christianity as a school subject alongside Islam wilted when officials omitted it from an academic schedule released last week, sources said.