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Who was St Piran and why is he the patron saint of Cornwall?
5 March is St Piran’s Day, the feast day of the patron saint of Cornwall. But who was St Piran, and what do we know about him? This is the story.

Victory for ex-gay Christian who was prosecuted in Malta over 'conversion therapy' comments
It marks the end of a three-year legal battle for Matthew Grech who has been found not guilty of “advertising conversion practices” in Malta.

Turkey should be placed on Special Watch List for barring foreign Christians, says US body
Both US and EU institutions have raised concerns about the issue.

Great British Bake Off champion gifts cake to Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury has been presented with a commemorative cake by a recent winner of The Great British Bake Off.

Japanese Church leader warns of 'polite persecution' in the country
"Religion is not recognized as a moral authority in this country and as long as we contain ourselves in the Church premises, we are considered harmless and fine.”

Justin Welby turned to therapy after resignation over John Smyth failings
Welby has admitted some failings, but taken issue with other claims in the Makin report.

Christian leaders raise alarm over end of repairs funding scheme
The Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly said the funding gap may lead to more historic church buildings be sold off.

'Don't knows' and Reform biggest winners as Scottish Christians turn away from SNP, Labour
Scottish Christians feel the government does not support Christian principles.

Fears for Christian hospices and care homes if assisted suicide is legalised
The Catholic Church in England and Wales is asking people to pray that assisted suicide will not be made legal.

Christians oppose allowing boys to wear dresses at school
Schools should not be lying to children, said Christian Concern.

Justice is 'being delivered', say Iranian Christians
A global network of Iranian Christians has welcomed targeted strikes against Iran’s leadership by the US and Israel.

How Greenland got the Bible
Greenland has been in the news recently. Despite a Christian presence for a thousand years, Greenland has only had the whole Bible since 1900. This is the story …

YouGov to repeat ‘Quiet Revival’ study amid scrutiny
Plans are under way to revisit one of the most debated religion surveys in recent years, as YouGov prepares to repeat its research into church attendance later this year following growing scrutiny of claims about a “quiet revival” in Britain.

The sacred gift of rest: why we must pause and trust God
From the very beginning, God established the rhythm of rest.

BBC presenter becomes Christian after daughter's mental health crisis
Television personality David Harper considered himself agnostic when he started investigating Christianity after his daughter became a Christian and overcame debilitating depression.

How faith and boxing are helping young people choose a different path
Darrel McLeish says his life was transformed through boxing and Christianity.