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Street preachers to appeal judgment on arrests
Four Christian street preachers are to appeal a court ruling that said their arrests in Bristol City Centre in 2016 were lawful.

Michael Nazir-Ali says he had 'no choice' but to leave Church of England
Former Church of England bishop Michael Nazir-Ali has defended his decision to join the Catholic Church.

Public are concerned about link between online porn and sexual violence against women and girls - study
A majority of UK adults fear that online porn is driving sexual violence against women and girls, a poll has found.

Archbishop of York joins peers in remembering 'deeply religious' Sir David Amess
Sir David Amess has been remembered by peers in the House of Lords as a devoted MP whose Christian faith underpinned everything he did.

David Amess suspect was a 'polite and friendly' schoolboy, says former teacher at Christian primary
The suspect in the killing of Sir David Amess MP has been described as a "good boy" who gave no indication that he was "on course for anything other than a positive outcome", according to a former teacher at his Christian primary school in south London.

Kidnapped Christian teenager Leah Sharibu is still alive, says pastor
A pastor supporting the family of a Christian teenager kidnapped and held captive by militants in Nigeria has received reports that she is still alive.

Darkness does not endure, says Archbishop at David Amess memorial service
The Archbishop of Canterbury has paid tribute to the "kindness, humour, grace and simply sheer goodness" of Sir David Amess at a memorial service joined by his parliamentary colleagues.

Sir David Amess' murder violated sanctity of the church in which it occurred - PM
Prime Minister Boris Johnson told MPs on Monday that Sir David was taken "in a contemptible act of violence".

Family of Sir David Amess visit Methodist church where he was killed
The family of slain MP Sir David Amess have visited the church where he was killed in a brutal stabbing attack last Friday.
Pope expresses sadness over attacks in Britain, Norway and Afghanistan
Pope Francis has spoken of his closeness to victims of attacks in Britain, Norway and Afghanistan and their families.

Study: Attendance hemorrhaging at small and midsize US congregations
A new survey of 15,278 religious congregations across the United States confirms trends sociologists have documented for several decades: Congregational life across the country is shrinking.

Please pray, says US Christian group after missionaries abducted
Christian Aid Ministries is asking people to pray for the safe release of its kidnapped workers and their children amid fears that a criminal gang will demand $1m per person.

Sir David Amess remembered as 'man of peace' by heartbroken family
The family of murdered MP Sir David Amess have paid a moving tribute in which they call for tolerance "whatever one's race, religious or political beliefs".

Group of US missionaries kidnapped in Haiti - reports
An armed criminal group in Haiti is reported to have kidnapped a group of US missionaries and children.

Suspect in David Amess killing named by police
Police have named the suspect in the killing of Conservative MP Sir David Amess as Ali Harbi Ali.

Celebrating the 'God moments' in life
Jeff Lucas has a word of encouragement for Christians struggling with the pressures of life and the pandemic: remember what God has done for you.