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Barclays Bank settles with Christian counselling charity after closing its account
Barclays Bank has agreed to pay £20,000 in compensation and legal costs after closing the bank account of a Christian ministry that offers counselling to people struggling with unwanted same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria.
American street preacher arrested in Canterbury during LGBT Pride event
An American street preacher was arrested and detained after preaching from the Book of Romans during Pride events in Canterbury.
Parents will be at the heart of new government's school trans guidance, says Gillian Keegan
The Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan, has promised to "inject some common sense back into schools and society more generally" after reports that some schools are allowing children to identify as cats, horses and dinosaurs.
World Council of Churches celebrates 75th anniversary
The World Council of Churches held an ecumenical celebration in Geneva over the weekend to mark its 75th anniversary.
In church remains, German archaeologists discover the truth of 'Atlantis of the North Sea'
After a century, a legendary North Frisian city that has lived in church sermons, chronicles and art across the region for six centuries has been found.
Who was the Venerable Bede and why is he important?
There are many churches, monasteries, and schools around the world that are dedicated to Bede and his legacy continues to serve as an inspiration to Christians around the world.
Archbishop of Canterbury honours late OM founder with posthumous award
The late Operation Mobilisation founder George Verwer has been posthumously awarded the Archbishop of Canterbury's Alphege Award for Evangelism and Witness.
Christian students slaughtered in attack on high school in Uganda
Islamist terrorists from DRC suspected.
Top German court strikes down prayer ban near abortion clinics
A top German court has ruled that blanket bans prohibiting peaceful prayer gatherings near abortion clinics infringe upon the constitutional right to freedom of assembly, a landmark win for the pro-life organization 40 Days for Life.
Abuse experts look to coming synod to promote accountability on abuse
Pope Francis' project to reform power structures in the church might have a strong impact in addressing the clerical sexual abuse crisis.
700 Christians killed in Nigeria during May, NGO report claims
At least 700 Christians were reportedly killed in Nigeria during the month of May, according to a report released by the Anambra-based International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law.
Church of England cuts investment ties with fossil fuel companies over climate crisis
The Church of England Commissioners and Pensions Board have announced plans to disinvest from fossil fuels companies that are not aligned with the Paris Agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
UN Security Council adopts UK government's freedom of religion resolution
The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution incorporating the Bishop of Truro's recommendations on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB).
Utah school district reverses ban on Bible in libraries
Other religious texts remained on library shelves during ban.
Abortion figures rise again
Abortion numbers have risen again in England and Wales, according to statistics released by the Department of Health and Social Care on Thursday.
Windrush anniversary coincides with calls for slavery reparations
As the UK marks the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the Windrush generation, a delegation of Christians from Jamaica is visiting the country to meet fellow church leaders about financial restitution for the harm caused to black communities by slavery.