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Hotel offers 'full apology' after cancelling pastor's pro-marriage event
A Belfast hotel has settled with a pastor after cancelling his conference in support of marriage after it had already started.
Christians may be obliged to disobey Government, says FIEC's John Stevens
Evangelical leader John Stevens has urged church leaders to start thinking now about when and why it might be acceptable to disobey the Government as it continues to impose far-reaching restrictions on society to tackle coronavirus.
Legal challenge against 'DIY' abortions to be taken to the Supreme Court
Christian Concern has said it will take its legal challenge against 'DIY' abortions to the Supreme Court after judges sided with health secretary Matt Hancock on Friday.
Donald Trump promises to protect babies that survive abortion
Donald Trump has said there is a "sacrosanct moral duty" to protect babies born alive during botched abortions.
Augustine of Hippo: a genius who was prepared to be a servant
St Augustine may be 'the most influential figure in Christianity after St Paul', and for good reason.
Counting the human cost of the pandemic
Early responses to a new study looking at the impact of church closures during the pandemic have shed light on the emotional toll on Christians and non-Christians alike.
Church of England will emerge from pandemic 'changed' but also 'renewed'
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said the Church of England will emerge from the pandemic a changed institution.
Over half of pastors predict a decline in church attendance post-Covid
Over half of pastors think fewer Christians will return to church pews after the pandemic is over, a new survey by Barna suggests.
'Wearing a mask is loving your neighbour' - Justin Welby
The Archbishop of Canterbury is urging people to get on board with Covid-19 restrictions.
NHS to launch review into gender identity services for children and young people
The NHS is to launch an independent review of its services for children and young people suffering from gender dysphoria.
Compromise on hate crime doesn't go far enough to protect free speech, say campaigners
The Scottish Government has agreed to amend controversial hate crime legislation after facing a backlash from comedians, lawyers, the police and Christians over its potential harm to free speech.
Churches join in praying for schools during Covid pandemic
Churches and Christians are praying for schools across the UK today as they face unprecedented challenges from the coronavirus pandemic.
Church must offer hope as UK faces second wave, say Archbishops
As the UK grapples with a second wave of coronavirus, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York have called on the Church to play a vital role in offering hope and comfort to the nation.
New study raises hopes for Christianity in Iran
In a recent survey of about 50,000 Iranians over the age of 20, a Netherlands-based secular research group found that 1.5% of respondents identify as Christian.
Headteacher denies sacking Christian teacher because of her beliefs
A school headteacher has denied dismissing a Christian teacher because of her beliefs about homosexuality.
'Passion of the Christ' sequel will be 'biggest film in world history' - Jim Caviezel
Actor Jim Caviezel is promising big things with the next installment of The Passion of the Christ.