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Conversion therapy ban will criminalise Christians and parents, Parliament hears

Members of Parliament have warned that both parents and pastors stand to be criminalised if legislation to ban so-called conversion therapy is passed into law.

Conservative bishops set out theological vision for Church of England

A group of conservative bishops has issued a new "theological vision" for the Church of England's process of discernment around issues of marriage, relationships, gender and identity.

'We are seeing genuine conversions,' says church leader

Contrary to suggestions in the media, the leader of a UK evangelical church network has said there has not been any "significant influx" of asylum seekers turning to the Christian faith.

Baptists respond to claims about Clapham attacker's conversion

Baptists Together said it could not comment on claims that Ezedi converted in a Baptist church because of the ongoing police investigation but said that its churches would continue to "welcome the stranger".

Pope Francis accuses critics of same-sex blessings of 'hypocrisy'

Pope Francis is accusing those opposed to the Vatican's declaration allowing priests to bless same-sex couples of hypocrisy as the Holy See continues to face blowback over that decision.

Archbishop of Canterbury visits Ukraine ahead of second anniversary of Russian invasion

The Archbishop said he felt "a deep call to return" after his first visit in 2022.

Lecrae thanks God for Grammy wins

Christian hip-hop artist Lecrae thanked Jesus for "using broken instruments to play healing music" and for being "my all in all in everything" after snagging two Grammy Awards in Christian music categories on Sunday night.

New Living in Love and Faith appointment after bishop's resignation

A new interim theology adviser has been appointed to the House of Bishops following the recent resignation of the Bishop of Newcastle as co-lead of Living in Love and Faith (LLF) in the Church of England.

Bishop hits back at claims that Church is aiding fake asylum converts

The Bishop of Chelmsford has denied that the Church of England has "aided and abetted" asylum seekers through the system by supporting fake conversions.

Christians praying for King Charles after cancer diagnosis

Christians are praying for King Charles after Buckingham Palace announced that he has been diagnosed with cancer.

Chinese cockle pickers who drowned in Morecambe Bay remembered 20 years on

Some 23 Chinese men and women drowned when rising tides cut them off from the shore on the evening of 5 February 2004.

Christians reflect on conversion and asylum claims as Church continues to come under fire

Christians have been weighing in on the question of whether churches are to blame for asylum seekers trying to game the system with claims of conversion and persecution.

Report highlights religious freedom violations against Christians in Western countries

There were at least 168 incidents of religious freedom violations against Christians in Western countries between January 2020 and December 2023, according to a new report from the Family Research Council's Center for Religious Liberty, which documented cases across 16 countries.