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Bishop urges UK government to show solidarity with people of Hong Kong
A senior Catholic official is calling on the UK Government to stand in solidarity with the people of Hong Kong amid concerns over Beijing's proposed national security law.
Christians being overlooked in corona food aid distribution
As the world goes through food security and financial crises due to the coronavirus pandemic, disadvantaged Christian communities in Asia, especially in Vietnam and Pakistan, are being hit the hardest as government and aid agencies discriminate against them due to their faith, according to reports.
Christian Association of Nigeria calls for release of kidnapped bishop
The Christian Association of Nigeria is calling on the country's government to secure the release of its chairman of the Nasarawa State unit, Bishop Joseph Masin, who was kidnapped from his house by gunmen last week.
Police officers kneel to pray with George Floyd protesters
Police officers have been seen kneeling and praying alongside crowds protesting the death of George Floyd last week.
Trump's visit to church vandalised in George Floyd protests splits opinion
Donald Trump has been accused of using a visit to a church vandalised in George Floyd protests as a photo op for "partisan political purposes", but some Christians have defended him.
Historic church next to White House vandalised during George Floyd riots
Church leaders said they were grateful that the vandalism only affected the exterior of the building.
Public back re-opening of churches - poll
A new poll has revealed public support for churches opening sooner than the Government's timeline of July 4.
Desperate Christians trading faith for food in corona crisis - human rights lawyer
Some Christians in Pakistan have been left so desperate by the coronavirus crisis that they are converting to Islam in exchange for food, a human rights lawyer has said.
New youth resource to help young people explore creativity in coronavirus world
"We are all aware that the world has changed for young people, especially in the last few months, and that there is a need to find innovative new ways to reach and work with them," says Martin Saunders, Deputy CEO of Youthscape.
Pandemic 'transforms the Church into Netflix'
The Covid-19 pandemic has "propelled the Church into the contemporary world," says a new report from CPAS, an Anglican evangelical mission agency working with UK and Irish churches.
Cardinal Vincent Nichols says it's time for churches to re-open
The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales has questioned why car showrooms and outdoor markets are allowed to re-open to the public but not church buildings.
Singing hymns in church could cause 'problems' post-lockdown, Government minister fears
Government minister Robert Jenrick has revealed his concerns over re-opening churches post-lockdown.
Pope, Archbishop share messages of hope and renewal in service to celebrate Pentecost Sunday
The Pope and the Archbishop of Canterbury united in an unprecedented global online service to mark Pentecost Sunday amid the restrictions of Covid-19.
Religious leaders join condemnation of Beijing's new national security law for Hong Kong
The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and Church of England bishops are among the religious leaders to have added their names to an international letter signed by hundreds of leaders around the world condemning Beijing's new national security law in Hong Kong.
Scotland's Christians continue to pray through pandemic
Christians in Scotland have been praying together at the same time each week in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Christian leaders in joint call for churches to be allowed to re-open
Christian leaders from different denominations have issued a joint call to the Government to review continued church closures over Covid-19.