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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.
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.