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Church of England bishop jailed for sexual abuse dies
Peter Ball, the former Bishop of Lewes who was jailed in 2015 for sexual offences, has died at the age of 87.
Evangelical Fellowship in the Anglican Communion parts ways with Gen Sec Richard Crocker and wife
Richard and Caroline Crocker are to cease in their roles as General Secretary and Director of Communications in the Evangelical Fellowship in the Anglican Communion (EFAC).
Evangelical Alliance welcomes fresh consultation on gender self-identification
The Evangelical Alliance has welcomed the Scottish Government's plans to open a new consultation into its plans to change the law on gender recognition.
British court says abortion can be performed on pregnant woman with learning disabilities
A British judge has given the go ahead to doctors to perform an abortion on a 22 week pregnant woman with learning difficulties.
US State Department report warns of 'chilling array' of religious freedom abuses worldwide
The US State Department's annual religious freedom report has warned of a "chilling array" of abuses against people of faith worldwide. Countries singled out for criticism in the report included China, Iran and Burma.
160 deacons from across Africa and Europe gather in Scotland
It is the 25th annual conference for the group and this year is bringing together 160 deacons from across Europe and Africa for a time of fellowship, worship and learning.
Church of England to invest millions in mission and church growth
Up to £155m is being earmarked by the Church of England to drive forward growth, protect its historic cathedrals for future generations, and increase its presence in underprivileged areas.
Windrush scandal must not be repeated, says bishop
The call came as Britain marked Windrush Day on June 22, commemorating the day in 1948 when 1,027 passengers, including 492 from the Caribbean, arrived at Tilbury docks in Essex on the HMT Empire Windrush.
'No justification at all' for Mark Field's behaviour towards Greenpeace activist, says Christian campaigner
The way in which Mark Field MP forcibly removed a female climate change protester from a black-tie dinner in the City of London is "massively concerning", a Christian campaigner against domestic abuse has said.
New Bible translation released for Scots Gaelic speakers
New Bible resources have been produced for Scotland's Gaelic-speaking community, including an updated translation of the New Testament.
Three London churches set on fire and graffitied with '666' symbols
Police have asked locals to be vigilant after three churches in East London were the victims of arson attacks and satanic graffiti this week.
Churches are key to tackling Britain's loneliness crisis, says faith-based coalition
"It is also often the case, particularly in rural areas, that church buildings are the only places to meet within the community," says Jeremy Sharpe, Chair of Christians Together Against Loneliness
Scottish Government postpones transgender law reforms
The Scottish Government has paused controversial plans to change the law so that people can more easily receive legal recognition for the gender they identify as.
New scheme to stop under-18s accessing adult content suffers another setback
A new age verification scheme designed to stop young people accessing online adult content has been hit by another delay.
Edinburgh church's peace project praised by MPs
Duddingston Kirk Glebe created a 100ft long pebble mosaic called the Path of Peace with the help of 80 local school children.
Hong Kong Church leaders call for time of healing after violent protests against extradition bill
Church leaders in Hong Kong have called on the city's people to lay down their differences and come together to "rebuild our home" after a controversial extradition bill fuelled massive protests.