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Pastor wins religious discrimination case over gay comments
The pastor who penned Sinitta's hit song "So Macho" has won a religious discrimination case at employment tribunal.
'Get your knee off our necks' - Rev Al Sharpton calls for change at George Floyd's memorial
In his eulogy for George Floyd at a memorial service in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Thursday, civil rights activist Rev Al Sharpton declared that now is the right time for the United States to reform its criminal justice system and promised to march on Washington come August to get it.
27 killed in attacks on Christian villages in Mali
Suspected Islamic radicals killed at least 27 people, some of whom were burned alive, in a series of attacks that spanned from last Tuesday to Wednesday evening in three villages that advocates say are predominantly inhabited by Christians in Central Mali, officials said.
Church must lead the way in speaking out against racism in the UK, says Pentecostal leader
Pastor Agu Irukwu, National Leader of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, said people in the UK must not be under any illusion that the racial challenges seen in the US do not exist here.
UK Church leaders call for soul-searching after George Floyd death
The UK Church is being urged to take a fresh look at racism in its midst after the death of George Floyd at the hands of white police officers in Minneapolis last week.
'We're not there yet,' says PM on re-opening of churches
Boris Johnson revealed concerns about the rate of infection going up if places of worship open to the public right away.
Christians stand with Tiananmen Square victims on 31st anniversary
The human rights situation in China three decades on from the Tiananmen Square massacre remains a "tragedy", the head of Christian Solidarity Worldwide has said.
Pray for older people and care workers, says Christian charity
Christian charity Pilgrims' Friend Society is inviting the UK Church to join in a week of prayer for older people and the care sector.
Dead Sea Scrolls and DNA: what the latest research tells us
Two small fragments from the Book of Jeremiah were among the many to be DNA-tested by scientists.
London Bridge and Borough terror attacks remembered at cathedral service three years on
The third anniversary of the 2017 terror attack on London Bridge and Borough was today marked by a virtual service hosted by Southwark Cathedral.
Trump makes religious freedom a 'national security imperative'
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday instructing the U.S. State Department to prioritize international religious freedom in its implementation of foreign policy and budget $50 million per year toward the advancement of religious freedom.
Christian leaders urge Government to allow re-opening of churches
Church leaders are urging the Government to re-think plans to keep places of worship closed until July.
Northern Ireland Assembly rejects abortion up to birth for disabilities
MLAs voted 46 to 40 to reject abortion up to birth in cases of non-fatal disabilities like cleft lip and club foot.
'Racism is an affront to God' - Church leaders lament death of George Floyd
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have spoken out against the "ongoing evil of white supremacy" following the death of George Floyd.
Boris Johnson says Britain will change immigration rules for people of Hong Kong
Christian Solidarity Worldwide's Benedict Rogers was among campaigners thanking the Prime Minister for standing with the people of Hong Kong as the territory comes under increasing pressure from Beijing.
Food banks call for more support after reporting busiest month ever during corona crisis
The Trussell Trust said thousands of churches are playing a vital role but more action is needed by the Government to support low income families through the pandemic.