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Mike Pilavachi accusers allege full-body massages and wrestling matches

Alleged victims of Rev Canon Mike Pilavachi have accused the Soul Survivor founder of giving them full-body oil massages in their underwear.

Iran, 27 other countries critiqued by watchdog for religious freedom violations

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom decried Iran's use of violence against protesters in the wake of Mahsa Amini's death.

Parents challenge school after pupils warned against rejecting LGBT ideology

Christian parents have lodged a formal complaint with a south London school after a teacher was allegedly recorded warning pupils that they would be "dealt with severely" if they rejected LGBT ideology.

Christian banned from Turkey appeals to European Court of Human Rights

A British woman has joined a growing list of Christians banned from entering Turkey and is now challenging her de facto ban before the European Court of Human Rights, countering the country's unlawful practice of banning foreign Christians and missionaries by designating them as security threats.

Most adults globally say belief in God is not necessary to be moral - study

Majorities in the UK, US and other countries agreed that it was not necessary to believe in God in order to be moral or have good values.

Christian mayoral candidate wins payout after sacking for biblical marriage views

A housing association has reached a settlement with a Christian mayoral candidate whose employment was terminated after she described marriage as between a man and a woman in her manifesto.

Sorrow over 10,135,618 lives lost since 1967 Abortion Act came into effect

An estimated 10,135,618 lives have been lost since the 1967 Abortion Act came into effect, according to the Right to Life UK group.

Independent review says government needs to better understand faith

The government has been told it needs to better understand faith and recognise faith groups as a force for good.

Christian family to appeal after court dismisses school Pride parade complaint

Christian parents have said they will appeal after losing a legal challenge against their child's school for allegedly forcing his participation in a Pride parade.

Christian campaigners blast gambling reform delays

CARE has hit out at delays to gambling reforms after the government said it wanted to hold more consultations on proposed restrictions.

A life well-lived: the legacy of Dr Keith Thomson

British anaesthetist Keith Thomson who dedicated himself to improving medical and surgical care in West Africa for more than 30 years through charity Mercy Ships, has passed away, aged 75.