Päivi Räsänen 'hopeful' after 'hate speech' trial
The Finnish politician Päivi Räsänen has said she is "hopeful" that all the charges against her will be dropped after standing trial for a second time.
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Christian family fights NHS trust to continue teen's treatment
A Christian family and an NHS trust are locked in a legal fight over the treatment of a teenager who suffers from a rare genetic condition.
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Church of England called to be faithful after Times survey
Church of England clergy who have "lost confidence" in the Bible and biblical ethics should resign or be removed, the head of Christian Concern has said.
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Finnish politician Päivi Räsänen stands trial again
Finnish politician Päivi Räsänen is standing trial again for alleged "hate speech" after sharing her Christian beliefs on marriage and sexuality.
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Franklin Graham to preach in Birmingham after successful legal action
Franklin Graham has announced a new stop on his UK God Loves You Tour after successful legal action against venues that cancelled his original bookings.
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Franklin Graham brings message of God's love to London
American evangelist Franklin Graham has returned to London where he will share the message of God's love at a free event on Saturday night.
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Lack of funding for Religious Studies is 'real travesty'
Father of the House of Commons, Sir Peter Bottomley MP, has joined calls for Religious Studies to be properly funded.
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Scottish politicians urged to protect free speech after Edinburgh Festival row
Scottish politicians must speak out to denounce a "stifling atmosphere" in the arts and other institutions in Scotland, a Christian charity has said.
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Thousands expected at March for Life UK
March for Life UK is hoping to build on the success of the last few years when it takes to the streets of London in just over a week.
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Faith-based addiction charity launches ambitious expansion programme
A £150,000 grant from Benefact Trust, a UK-based Christian development organisation, is helping fund an ambitious expansion programme by faith-based addiction recovery charity, Street Connect.
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Bishop praises Lionesses for 'courage, dedication and determination' during World Cup
The Bishop of Lancaster has spoken of her "pride and joy" in the England Women's football team despite their loss in the World Cup final on Sunday.
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Call for changes after fall in number of Religious Studies students
Educational leaders are calling for more specialist teacher recruitment after a fall in the number of students taking A level Religious Studies (RS).
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Churches have 'big part to play' in ending trafficking
Churches are being encouraged to get involved in the fight against human trafficking and modern-day slavery.
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