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We are being harassed, says street preacher threatened with arrest
We are being harassed, says street preacher threatened with arrest

Pastor Dwayne Lopez, who was confronted by five police officers in London, said that Public Spaces Protection Orders are being used "to persecute us".

Campaign launched to protect UK religious broadcasting
Campaign launched to protect UK religious broadcasting

A campaign has been launched to protect religious programmes from potential cuts in a new Media Bill going through Parliament.

Christian preacher threatened with arrest in London
Christian preacher threatened with arrest in London

The street preacher was confronted by five police officers.

Thousands sign petition against Canterbury Cathedral's silent disco
Thousands sign petition against Canterbury Cathedral's silent disco

Over 2,000 people have signed a petition protesting a recent silent disco at Canterbury Cathedral.

Inter Faith Network rejects media criticism as it faces closure
Inter Faith Network rejects media criticism as it faces closure

The Inter Faith Network (IFN) has rejected criticism in The Telegraph about its alleged silence on Hamas' October 7 terror attack on Israel and links to the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB).

More dates confirmed for Franklin Graham's second UK tour
More dates confirmed for Franklin Graham's second UK tour

American evangelist Franklin Graham will be returning to the UK this year and next to continue sharing the message of God's love and forgiveness.

Council of Christians and Jews condemns antisemitism at Leeds University
Council of Christians and Jews condemns antisemitism at Leeds University

The Council of Christians and Jews (CCJ) has condemned antisemitic attacks on Leeds University campus that have forced a Jewish chaplain and his family into hiding.

Christians divided over ad campaign
Christians divided over ad campaign

The ad, titled "Foot Washing," featured still photographs of people washing another person's feet in various situations.

What is Lent and why do we keep it?
What is Lent and why do we keep it?

Lent is a traditional period in the Church calendar which precedes Easter. This the story ...

Church of England 'wrong' on migration, says former Archbishop
Church of England 'wrong' on migration, says former Archbishop

The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey, has said that the Church of England "must not turn a blind eye to the impact of mass migration on Britain".

Lakewood church shooting suspect had criminal history
Lakewood church shooting suspect had criminal history

New details have emerged in the shooting at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church on Sunday afternoon.

Mark Wahlberg lends support to Lent prayer campaign
Mark Wahlberg lends support to Lent prayer campaign

Actor Mark Wahlberg appeared in a commercial during the Super Bowl to encourage people to pray this Lent.

Evangelicals venture to Israel in show of solidarity
Evangelicals venture to Israel in show of solidarity

Visitors to Israel have been few since its war with Hamas began. But in December, groups of evangelical Christians began to arrive on solidarity missions, say groups that promote links between Israel and evangelicals abroad.

Faith and humanitarian groups call for ceasefire in Rafah
Faith and humanitarian groups call for ceasefire in Rafah

Christian development agencies and other organisations have written to the Prime Minister urging the UK to demand an immediate halt to Israel's offensive into Rafah.

Gaza conflict is making life more dangerous for Christians in Yemen - Open Doors
Gaza conflict is making life more dangerous for Christians in Yemen - Open Doors

The tiny Christian community in Yemen is already suffering greatly for its faith but the situation is rapidly worsening after the outbreak of the Israel-Gaza conflict, Open Doors has warned.

Army wants Remembrance Day to be less Christian - report
Army wants Remembrance Day to be less Christian - report

Ex-servicemen have written to Defence Secretary Grant Shapps to express concerns about an alleged Army policy stating that Remembrance Day should be "agnostic of religious elements".