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Church leaders call for peace three years after Russian invasion of Ukraine

Christians are praying for a lasting peace in Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion.

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Jerusalem Patriarchs oppose Trump resettlement plan in Gaza

Church leaders in Jerusalem have called for an end to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and have said that "both sides" need to return hostages. …

Armenian church wants Israel to stop foreclosure of 1,700-year-old property in Jerusalem

The Armenian Patriarchate in Jerusalem issued an urgent call for Israeli authorities to stop a government plan to seize and auction off properties that have been in the possession of the Armenian Christian Patriarchate for over 1,700 years. …

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• An opportunity to see St Paul's in a whole new light

  

  Since February 22, visitors to St Paul's Cathedral have been experiencing a unique transformation as Luminous, a spectacular light and sound installation by Luxmuralis which brings the historic building to life in vivid detail. …

• EU bishops call for urgent action to protect Syrian Christians and build lasting peace

  

  EU bishops have released a statement conveying deep concern over the ongoing suffering of the Syrian people, particularly the plight of Christian communities. …

• Christian convert's desperate immigrant journey to escape Iran

  

  For Artemis Ghasemzadeh, a 27-year-old Iranian woman, embracing Christianity was both a spiritual awakening and a life-threatening choice. …

• Tribunal upholds decision to dismiss Catholic teacher critical of Sharia

  

  Dismissing a Catholic teacher who expressed views critical of Sharia law during a diversity training day was lawful, a tribunal has ruled. …

• Is Jesus really a conservative and not a centrist?

  

  A brief look through scripture suggests that Jesus could be taken to align with all of the different points of the political compass at different times. …

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• Survey: young British Christians more critical of Israel and Jews than older generations

  

  Pro Jewish groups have said that young British Christians are more antisemitic compared with their American counterparts and with older generations of Christians, following the results of a survey. …

• Rally call for faith groups to join 10th Great British Spring Clean

  

  An online YouGov survey commissioned by Keep Britain Tidy reveals that two thirds of UK adults love their local area, yet 72% feel less proud when they see litter. …

• Sunderland church criticised for pride flag on communion altar

  

  A church in Sunderland has been heavily criticised for draping a communion altar with a 'Progress Pride' flag, an updated version of the rainbow flag that includes symbols and colours to represent trans, black and intersex people. …

• Mercy ships restores young boys a withered arm

  

  A young boy whose life was blighted by a snake bite is finally able to use his right arm following surgery and care from health charity Mercy Ships. …

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  Fulani attacks in Plateau state, Nigeria kill 11 Christians

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  Church appeals for aid to support displaced people in Manipur

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  Pope in 'good spirits' despite double pneumonia

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  Rick Warren apologises for suggesting Jesus was a centrist

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  Hillsong Church loses another US campus as San Francisco location separates

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• Christian radio stations promoting peace in a world of war

  

  Christian radio stations are being used to promote peaceful coexistence between faiths and communities in some of the most troubled parts of the world. …

• As Modi visits Trump, Christians raise concerns about religious freedom in India

  

  As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the US, concerns have been raised about anti-Christian hate crimes in the world's most populous democracy. …

• The balance of power between bishops and clergy has been altered for the better

  

  The Church of England's bishops emerge from last week's meeting of the General Synod with their power significantly diminished. …

• WEA breaks ground for worship centre in Qatar

  

  The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has celebrated the ground breaking ceremony for a worship centre in Qatar. …

• Christians provided for after Islamist attacks

  

  International Christian Concern (ICC) a Christian charity that seeks to ease and make known the plight of persecuted Christians worldwide, has shared the story of a believer in Kenya whose life was nearly destroyed by Islamist militants. …

• Man who almost killed himself after misdiagnosis warns of 'flaw' in assisted suicide bill

  

  A retired journalist who planned to kill himself after medical professionals misdiagnosed him with motor neuron disease is speaking out against a bill that would allow certain adults in England and Wales to receive assistance in ending their lives. …