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Religious freedom violations persist in Iran
Christians continue to suffer as a result of widespread religious freedom abuses in Iran, human rights organisations have warned.
Employment Tribunal agrees to hear case of Christian electrician critical of Islam
An Employment Tribunal has refused to strike out a case brought by a Christian electrician who says he was discriminated against by an NHS trust because of his opposition to "the growing influence of Islam in Britain and other countries".
New project to remember 'living legacy' of Scottish missionary who died in Auschwitz
Plans are underway to remember a Church of Scotland missionary who gave her life to protect Jewish school girls during the Holocaust.
Sacrifices 'have saved lives', says Bishop of London
The Bishop of London has paid tribute to parishes, frontline workers and others who have made "huge sacrifices" during the pandemic as England prepares to lift Plan B restrictions.
Indian bishops urged to take a stand as violence against Christians continues to rise
A group of Catholic clergy and laity in India has said that "the complete silence" of India's bishops despite a rise in attacks on Christians and other minorities is "shocking" and urged the Catholic Bishops Conference of India to speak out.
US senators fear Finnish MP's trial could pave the way for more prosecutions of Christians
Five US senators have warned that the trial of Finnish politician Päivi Räsänen could open the door for a "secular blasphemy law" against Christians, Muslims and Jews expressing countercultural views on marriage and sexuality.
Church leaders involved in abuse cover-ups should apologise, says Catholic safeguarding expert
Fr. Hans Zollner's comments come on the heels of a scathing report on sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Munich, once headed by emeritus Pope Benedict XVI.
Christians threaten MSPs with legal action over conversion therapy ban
The Christian Institute is ready to take legal action against the Scottish Parliament if it moves ahead with a proposed ban on so-called conversion therapy.
Ex-gay Christians will continue to 'defy must-stay-gay cancel culture'
An ex-gay Christian leader has said he will continue to help people with unwanted homosexual and transgender feelings after being targeted in a campaign to have his charity removed from social media and internet search platforms.
Pope asks people to pray for peace between Russia and Ukraine
Pope Francis has designated Wednesday a day of prayer for peace in Ukraine amid fears of an invasion by Russia.
Censorship warnings if Christian MP and bishop are convicted of hate speech
A Christian MP and bishop were on trial in Finland on Monday for publicly expressing their beliefs on marriage and sexuality.
How to walk through disappointment
When the unexpected, the unknown, the uncomfortable arises - and it will - how do you navigate that?
Church of England to increase minority ethnic presence in House of Bishops
The Church of England has agreed plans to increase the number of clergy from minority ethnic backgrounds who serve on the House of Bishops.
Children and teachers 'could be harmed' by conversion therapy ban
A Christian teaching body has written to the education secretary urging the government not to go ahead with its proposed ban on conversion therapy.
YouTube labels John MacArthur video on transgenderism 'hate speech'
A recent sermon video by John MacArthur presenting the biblical view of gender and sexuality has been flagged as hate speech by YouTube.
Josh Duggar seeks acquittal or new trial after child pornography convictions
Josh Duggar's lead defense attorney, Justin Gelfand, has filed a motion to request that his client be acquitted of two child pornography convictions or be granted a new trial.