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Mayor of Kyiv makes plea for visit by Pope Francis, calling it 'key for saving lives'
The mayor of Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital under bombardment by Russian forces, invited Pope Francis to visit the city in a letter sent last week, saying the pontiff's presence "is key for saving lives and paving the path to peace."
We can't solve poverty without solving war - Sentamu
Eliminating war is key to eliminating poverty, the former Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has said.
Catholic school faces backlash after cancelling gay author's visit
"From time to time materials or events emerge for consideration that fall outside the scope of what is permissible in a Catholic school," said the Archdiocese of Southwark.
Over 1,000 UK churches ready to host Ukrainian refugees
Krish Kandiah, who is leading the effort, thanked churches for their "great compassion and generous hospitality".
Churches in England urge immediate end to war in Ukraine
Churches Together in England is appealing for an "immediate cessation" to the war in Ukraine.
Netherlands congregation leaves Russian Orthodox Church over Ukraine war
The announcement was "extremely painful and difficult for all concerned" and came in response to what the parish called a "threat to the parish and the clergy."
Hundreds of doctors demand immediate end to 'dangerous' home abortions
Hundreds of medical professionals have called for an immediate end to "dangerous" early home abortions across the UK.
Ukraine war splits Russian Orthodox parishes across Europe
The war in Ukraine is forcing believers outside Russia to either stay loyal to the church leadership in Moscow despite its support for the invasion, leave the church in protest or seek a messy middle ground.
Anglican Church of Canada leaders apologize to survivors
Anglican Church of Canada leaders have responded to an open letter issued by ACCToo, an advocacy group for victims of sexual abuse in the church.
Christian group sounds caution over government scheme to house Ukrainian refugees
CARE has welcomed the intention behind the Homes for Ukraine scheme, launched as millions flee the war in Ukraine, but warned that there was "potential for abuse".
Injuries after Ukrainian monastery sheltering refugees damaged in bombardment
Several refugees sheltering at a Ukrainian Orthodox monastery suffered injuries when a bomb exploded near the entrance just hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky said he's ready to hold peace talks with Russia in Jerusalem.
Stop the 'unacceptable' war, Pope pleads
The Pope has pleaded with Russia to end the "massacre" in Ukraine.
Evangelicals have experienced 'hostile' backlash for opposition to gay conversion therapy ban
Evangelical ministers who signed a letter raising concerns about the government's upcoming gay conversion therapy ban say they have "experienced backlash" in a "co-ordinated and hostile" campaign by LGBT activists.
Faith is alive in Ukraine despite hardships of war
A Polish cardinal has praised the "strong faith" of Ukrainians after a pastoral visit to their country to pray with them and see firsthand the humanitarian response to the war.
Russian Orthodox patriarch urged to call for an end to war in Ukraine
Christian leaders in the United States have sent an open letter to Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill urging him to withdraw his support for the invasion that has led to "tragic and terrible loss of innocent civilian life."
JK Rowling criticises Keir Starmer over 'trans women are women' comment
Harry Potter author JK Rowling has attacked the Labour Party over its stance on transgenderism.