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Extinction Rebellion priest says she will continue to protest despite risk of conviction
A 77-year-old priest has told a court that she will not stop protesting for climate change action despite the risk of a criminal conviction.
Ben Bradshaw MP warns Church of England its established status is at threat over civil partnerships stance
Labour MP Ben Bradshaw today told the House of Commons that "serious questions" will be asked about the Church of England's established status if it stands by its position on opposite-sex civil partnerships.
'I've become more religious,' says Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg admits that the challenges of the last few years have made him "more religious".
Major funding boost for Christian project supporting fathers in prison
A Christian project helping fathers in prison to nurture their parenting and relationship skills has just been awarded nearly half a million pounds in fresh funding from the National Lottery Community Fund.
'Torrents of support' for Franklin Graham's tour, say organisers, despite venue cancellations
And the Free Church of Scotland has responded to the cancellations with a call to the UK to honour its obligations to protect free speech as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
Newcastle arena cancels Franklin Graham's UK tour event
The Utilita Arena had until Wednesday been the only venue in Graham's eight-day UK tour not to have cancelled.
Hailey Bieber says following Jesus is the 'most important part' of her relationship with husband Justin
The model said that their shared Christian faith is "everything" in their marriage to each other.
In horrifying ruling, Pakistan court says men can marry underage girls if they have had their first period
The ruling was made by the Sindh High Court in Karachi on Monday during a hearing into the alleged abduction, forced conversion and marriage of Catholic teenager Huma Younus.
Church coronavirus aid confiscated as China imposes further restrictions on religious freedom
Chinese officials seized church aid destined for hospitals in coronavirus-hit Wuhan, Christians in the country have reported.
Rugby club defends signing Christian player Israel Folau as others threaten legal action
The Catalans Dragons have defended their decision to sign Israel Folau, saying they knew that signing the Christian player would be "controversial".
Pastor at epicentre of coronavirus outbreak asks Christians everywhere to pray
A pastor at the epicentre of the deadly coronavirus outbreak is asking Christians around the world to pray as the death toll and number of infections continued to rise on Wednesday.
Rev David Bruce appointed Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
The 62-year-old was elected by members of the Church's 19 presbyteries in a vote last night.
Health bodies' recommendations on Northern Ireland abortion laws are 'regrettable', says Christian leader
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), the Royal College of Midwives and the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare are among the organisations supporting the call.
Trump promises to protect religious liberty and the unborn in State of the Union address
Donald Trump used his annual State of the Union address on Tuesday evening to defend religious liberty and the life of the unborn.
Church of England's first ever green Lent campaign launches
The Church of England's first ever green Lent campaign was launched by the Archbishop of Canterbury at his official residence, Lambeth Palace, on Tuesday.
John Ortberg investigated over handling of church volunteer who admitted attraction to minors
Popular preacher John Ortberg was investigated by his church over his handling of a volunteer who disclosed their attraction to minors, a statement by the board of elders said.