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  Evangelical Alliance expects more Anglican churches to join over CofE gay blessings

  Staff writer | Mon 27 Mar 2023 8:04 BST

  The head of the Evangelical Alliance, Gavin Calver, believes the organisation may see a growth in membership as the Church of England moves ahead with divisive plans to bless same-sex couples.

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  Bishop protests about election law changes

  Peter Crumpler | Mon 27 Mar 2023 6:54 BST

  A senior Church of England bishop has raised serious concerns about new election laws that he believes could adversely impact "the poorest and the most marginalised."

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  Westminster Abbey gives visitors unique access to ancient coronation spot

  Chris Ward | Sat 25 Mar 2023 6:41 GMT

  Westminster Abbey is giving visitors a unique opportunity to walk across the spot where King Charles III will be crowned on 6 May.

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  Study finds fewer alcohol deaths in Scotland after introduction of minimum unit pricing

  Staff writer | Sat 25 Mar 2023 6:35 GMT

  The introduction of minimum unit pricing (MUP) on alcohol in Scotland has saved lives, according to new research published in The Lancet medical journal.

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  World Athletics Council bans transgender athletes from women's sports

  Jennifer Lee | Fri 24 Mar 2023 6:04 GMT

  "The World Athletics Council has taken decisive action to protect the female category in our sport," said Lord Coe.

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  Christians praying for the Met after scathing report into failings

  Staff writer | Thu 23 Mar 2023 5:48 GMT

  Christians are being asked to pray for the Metropolitan Police after a damning report concluded that Britain's biggest police force is institutionally racist, misogynist and homophobic.

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  Christians praying ahead of King's coronation

  Chris Ward | Wed 22 Mar 2023 6:03 GMT

  Christians are joining in daily prayers for King Charles ahead of his coronation on 6 May.

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  Police must 'strike a better balance' to protect freedom of speech, says home secretary

  Staff writer | Wed 22 Mar 2023 6:01 GMT

  The home secretary was asked for clarity on the policing of 'thought crime' by Andrew Lewer MP after the arrests of pro-life volunteers outside abortion clinics.

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  Marriage doctrine is for Church of England to decide, Parliament told

  Staff writer | Wed 22 Mar 2023 5:53 GMT

  "Directing the Church of England on doctrine is not the job of Parliament," Andrew Selous MP told the Commons in response to an attempt by Ben Bradshaw MP to force through change.

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  Methodist College principal denies Prevent threat against sacked theology lecturer

  Julian Mann | Tue 21 Mar 2023 6:39 GMT

  The Principal of the Methodist Bible College embroiled in a row over the sacking of a theology lecturer has denied reports that he was threatened with a counter-terrorism referral after he tweeted "homosexuality is invading the Church".

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  US Congress members sound alarm over treatment of UK Christians

  Jennifer Lee | Tue 21 Mar 2023 6:34 GMT

  Eight members of the US House of Representatives have written of their concerns about the treatment of Christians in the UK and "existential threats" to their freedoms, "even freedom of thought."

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  Ex-Southern Baptist Convention President Johnny Hunt sues denomination

  Leonardo Blair | Tue 21 Mar 2023 6:29 GMT

  Former Southern Baptist Convention president Johnny Hunt has admitted to "only kissing and some awkward fondling" between himself and the wife of a younger minister who accused him of sexual assault while on a beach vacation with his family in Panama City, Florida, 12 years ago.