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  Pastor's daughter to proceed with legal action against Hillsong

  Staff writer | Thu 2 May 2024 10:25 BST

  A former student of Hillsong College is to proceed with legal action against Hillsong Church following the collapse of talks to reach a settlement.

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  Christian teacher banned over stance on pronouns seeks judicial review

  Staff writer | Thu 2 May 2024 10:03 BST

  A Christian maths teacher who was banned indefinitely from the profession after refusing to use a student's preferred pronouns is seeking a judicial review.

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  Sudan is a 'forgotten conflict with no winners', say Churches

  Staff writer | Thu 2 May 2024 8:58 BST

  The Church of England and Catholic Church have issued a joint statement lamenting the ongoing conflict in Sudan and calling for action from the international community to restore peace.

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  Archbishop of York praises church magazines

  Peter Crumpler | Wed 1 May 2024 8:52 BST

  "Even in a digital world, paper-based communications can help build bridges for local churches."

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  MPs urged to resist legalisation of assisted suicide

  Staff writer | Mon 29 Apr 2024 9:06 BST

  Christians are joining protests outside Parliament as MPs debate proposals to change the law on assisted suicide.

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  Over 10 million lives lost after 56 years of the Abortion Act

  Staff writer | Sat 27 Apr 2024 9:57 BST

  An estimated 10,372,100 lives have been lost since the Abortion Act came into effect on this day in 1968.

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  Rico Tice leaves Church of England over same-sex blessings

  Staff writer | Sat 27 Apr 2024 9:36 BST

  Respected evangelist Rico Tice has left the Church of England over its decision to introduce blessings for same-sex couples.

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  Safety of abbeys and monasteries is attracting solo female travellers

  David Goodwin | Sat 27 Apr 2024 9:27 BST

  "Many women are surprised but delighted to discover they are able to stay in monasteries and convents both here in the UK and in many countries across Europe,"

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  Olympian's fire for God continues to burn a century on

  David Goodwin | Thu 25 Apr 2024 10:44 BST

  Immortalised in the classic movie Chariots of Fire, Liddell was known for his unwavering faith in God and his refusal to compromise his beliefs for anyone.

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  Widespread opposition to abortion clinic buffer zones in Scotland

  Staff writer | Wed 24 Apr 2024 10:26 BST

  A public consultation about proposals to introduce abortion clinic 'buffer zones' across Scotland has revealed widespread opposition.

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  Kate Bottley on what faith means to her

  Anita Laryea | Wed 24 Apr 2024 8:52 BST

  "I don't believe in a vengeful God, I believe in a loving God that loves us so much."

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  Christian charity launches safeguarding manifesto

  David Goodwin | Mon 22 Apr 2024 10:33 BST

  The charity has launched the manifesto ahead of the upcoming general election.