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US Congressmen call Finland's prosecution of Christian MP 'a clear abuse of government power'
Responding to a letter from US Congressmen, Finnish state prosecutor Anu Mantila claimed that freedom of expression and freedom of religion "are not unlimited".
Church leaders call for urgent action at COP26
Dozens of Christian and other faith leaders have issued a joint call to world leaders at the COP26 summit to agree on "urgent and ambitious action" on climate change.
'Chilling' conversion therapy proposals could criminalise Christian parents
Christians are being urged to participate in a government consultation on a proposed conversion therapy ban amid concerns about the rights of Christian pastors and parents.
Millennials are positive about Jesus but do not believe in moral absolutes - study
Millennials in America are "leading the charge" against the traditional Christian belief in "absolute moral truths", according to new research.
BBC leaves Stonewall Diversity Champions programme
The broadcaster has faced questions over its relationship with the LGBT lobby group.
Court grants judicial review into government U-turn on porn safeguards
A legal challenge is moving ahead against the government's controversial decision to abandon age verification for pornography websites.
Police and Cardinal to review last rites guidance after Catholic MP's murder
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick and Catholic leader Cardinal Vincent Nichols are to work together on guidelines around access to violent crime scenes for Catholic priests following the murder of Sir David Amess.
Conditions for Christians and other religious minorities in Afghanistan are 'dire' under Taliban
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom says the situation for religious minorities in Afghanistan has worsened since the Taliban takeover and is expected to deteriorate further.
Indian Catholics hope a papal visit will halt anti-Christian persecution
A recent meeting between Pope Francis and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has raised hopes among Indian Catholics about the possibility of a future papal visit, one that might help foster religious freedom and gender equality in one of the world's largest nations.
Amid Covid-19, most churches provide hybrid worship
The study also found that for most clergy, 2020 was the hardest year of their ministry.
British government must show 'moral leadership' on climate change
A Rocha CEO Andy Atkins said a draft agreement published on Wednesday revealed the "yawning gap" between what needs to be agreed at the UN's COP26 summit, and what is currently on offer.
What are some barriers to revival?
The greatest hindrance to revival is within your own heart.
Iran's Christians wonder where they can freely worship
Iranian converts are appealing to their government as part of a new campaign to support Persian-speaking Christians launched this week by Christian charities Open Doors, Article18, Christian Solidarity Worldwide and Release International among others.
Christians in the Holy Land 'at grave risk' - report
Minority Christian communities in the Holy Land are vulnerable to regional strife and at increasing risk of verbal and physical attacks, according to a new study from Birmingham University.
Franklin Graham recovering from heart surgery
Evangelist Franklin Graham is recovering after undergoing heart surgery.
Church must help heal 'siloed and divided society'
The Church has an important role to play in helping society move away from injustice towards communities built on mercy and understanding, says Anglican writer and broadcaster Dr Lucy Winkett.