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Father of Indi Gregory pays moving tribute to his 'beautiful warrior' at her funeral
Father of Indi Gregory pays moving tribute to his 'beautiful warrior' at her funeral

The funeral of baby Indi Gregory was held in Nottingham's Catholic Cathedral on Friday.

Government employees may be barred from wearing religious attire, EU court rules
Government employees may be barred from wearing religious attire, EU court rules

The European Union's highest court has ruled that member state governments can prohibit public employees from wearing religious attire, such as Muslim female head coverings.

Nearly a quarter of young Brits open to banning the Bible
Nearly a quarter of young Brits open to banning the Bible

Nearly a quarter of young Brits would ban the Bible if they felt its pages contained 'hate speech', according to a poll.

Fossil fuel protest at Chichester Cathedral 'disappointing'
Fossil fuel protest at Chichester Cathedral 'disappointing'

Chichester Cathedral has called the disruption of a service by climate protesters as it was being broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 "disappointing".

Jesus Film project to release animated version
Jesus Film project to release animated version

The Jesus Film Project has announced a new animated version in the pipeline that will introduce the story of the life of Jesus to a whole new generation.

Strong families and strong faith make a strong America, says Pence
Strong families and strong faith make a strong America, says Pence

Former US Vice-President Mike Pence wants Americans to get back round the dinner table and make their families a priority.

Christians feel more confident sharing faith with some than others
Christians feel more confident sharing faith with some than others

Most Christians feel confident about sharing their faith - but with some people more than others, according to research by London City Mission (LCM).

Religious workers have higher job satisfaction, study finds
Religious workers have higher job satisfaction, study finds

British workers with a faith are more trusting, satisfied and optimistic than their atheist counterparts, a new study shows.

Pope meets Celtic FC players and manager
Pope meets Celtic FC players and manager

Francis was presented with his very own green and white shirt signed by the Glasgow team and emblazoned with "Francis".

Pope Francis cancels trip to Dubai for COP28 upon doctor\'s advice
Pope Francis cancels trip to Dubai for COP28 upon doctor's advice

On Saturday, the Vatican had announced that the pope was sick with the flu.

At least 10 Christians slain in Nigerian state
At least 10 Christians slain in Nigerian state

Suspected Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists on 24 November attacked villages in Taraba state, Nigeria, killing at least 10 Christians, sources said.

Sacked chaplain takes legal action against headteacher
Sacked chaplain takes legal action against headteacher

A school chaplain who was fired after telling pupils they did not have to agree with LGBT ideology is taking legal action against his former headteacher.

Bill on fetal sentience has first reading in House of Lords
Bill on fetal sentience has first reading in House of Lords

The Foetal Sentience Committee Bill was introduced by Lord Moylan.

Government review shows abortion complication rates likely much higher than being reported by abortion providers
Government review shows abortion complication rates likely much higher than being reported by abortion providers

The review also found that the difference in reported complication rates is much higher for women under 20 than for the general population.

Bethlehem Christians visit US with appeal or peace plan
Bethlehem Christians visit US with appeal or peace plan

A trio of Christian leaders are visiting the US capital carrying a letter signed by churches in Bethlehem, the city in the occupied West Bank long heralded by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus Christ, urging President Joe Biden and congressional lawmakers to push for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and work to establish lasting peace in the region.

Wembley event celebrates faith and football
Wembley event celebrates faith and football

The Football Association – the governing body of the sport in England – has partnered with several Christian organisations, including the Evangelical Alliance, to mark the relationship between Christianity and 'the beautiful game.'