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School at centre of row over collective worship reaches agreement with parents
School at centre of row over collective worship reaches agreement with parents

The primary school at the centre of a row over collective worship has reached an out-of-court agreement with two parents who had been seeking a judicial review.

Archbishops plead for a rejection of prejudice and hatred in General Election video
Archbishops plead for a rejection of prejudice and hatred in General Election video

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are pleading with members of the public and those standing for election next month to "reject the language of prejudice" and "not to stoke stigma or hatred towards people" on the grounds of their religion, culture, origin, identity or beliefs.

Christian Institute threatens legal action over Northern Ireland gay marriage law changes
Christian Institute threatens legal action over Northern Ireland gay marriage law changes

The Christian Institute is threatening to take legal action against the UK Government over changes to the law on gay marriage in Northern Ireland.

New safeguarding guidance for churches working with refugees and asylum seekers

New safeguarding guidance has been published for churches working with refugees and asylum seekers in the wake of the tragic deaths of 39 people inside a lorry in Essex.

Israel Folau courts controversy again after suggesting Australian fires are result of God's wrath

Rugby star Israel Folau has been criticised by Australian prime minister Scott Morrison after suggesting that the bushfires raging across parts of Australia are God's judgement upon ungodly laws.

Court's rejection of assisted suicide bid welcomed

"The current laws prohibiting assisted suicide and euthanasia do not need changing," Care Not Killing said.

Church of England calls Christians to repentance over role in antisemitism
Church of England calls Christians to repentance over role in antisemitism

The Church of England has released a teaching document in which it acknowledges the role of Christians in centuries of antisemitism as well as its resurgence in modern times.

Kim Kardashian on how death row inmate Rodney Reed \'praised Jesus\' when his execution was halted (Video)
Kim Kardashian on how death row inmate Rodney Reed 'praised Jesus' when his execution was halted (Video)

Kim Kardashian has reported that when convicted murderer Rodney Reed learned that his death sentence had been put on hold indefinitely he praised Jesus.

Song for Brexit is a 'heart cry for us to come together'
Song for Brexit is a 'heart cry for us to come together'

Christian songwriter Andy Flannagan has written a song for the Church to use during election season that addresses the themes of identity, tribalism, politics and race within the broader context of repentance and reconciliation.

Situation is 'getting better' for Christians in Egypt
Situation is 'getting better' for Christians in Egypt

There are still threats to Christians in Egypt but after decades of persecution, the situation is showing signs of improvement, a church leader in the country has said.

Mission Aviation Fellowship co-founder recognised with Award of Honour
Mission Aviation Fellowship co-founder recognised with Award of Honour

Stuart King, an RAF veteran and the co-founder of Mission Aviation Fellowship, has been recognised with a special award from the Honourable Company of Air Pilots.

Hostility towards Christians on the rise in Europe, report claims
Hostility towards Christians on the rise in Europe, report claims

Christians in Europe experienced 325 incidents of intolerance in the past year, a new report has found.

Salvation Army says it is victim of 'misinformation' after Chick-fil-A ends funding partnership
Salvation Army says it is victim of 'misinformation' after Chick-fil-A ends funding partnership

The Salvation Army has said it is "saddened" by the decision of Chick-fil-A to cancel funding for the organisation's social projects after coming under pressure from LGBT campaigners.

Rose Hudson-Wilkin consecrated as new Bishop of Dover
Rose Hudson-Wilkin consecrated as new Bishop of Dover

Rose Hudson-Wilkin has been consecrated as the Bishop of Dover at a special service at St Paul's Cathedral joined by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York.

New mental health toolkit launched to support teenage boys' emotional wellbeing
New mental health toolkit launched to support teenage boys' emotional wellbeing

The Salvation Army and Youthscape have partnered together to create a new innovative toolkit supporting the mental health of teenage boys following a rise in suicides among men.

Elect the leaders who reflect your beliefs, Catholic voters told
Elect the leaders who reflect your beliefs, Catholic voters told

Catholics in Scotland are being told to elect the individuals who reflect their beliefs in the upcoming General Election on December 12.