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Gender self-identification plans pass first stage in Scottish parliament

Staff writer Fri 28 Oct 2022 12:54 BST

MSPs have given their support to the Scottish government's plans to make changing legal gender quicker and easier.

Franklin Graham wins nearly £100,000 in damages over Scottish venue cancellation

Staff writer | Wed 26 Oct 2022 9:21 BST

A Glasgow court has awarded American evangelist Franklin Graham nearly £100,000 in damages after his event was cancelled by a venue in the city in 2020.
UK's Church of the Year 2022 unveiled

Anthony Baxter | Tue 25 Oct 2022 11:45 BST

Winners of the first ever National Church Awards have been announced by comedian and actor Hugh Dennis.
Vatican renews provisional agreement with China on bishop appointments

Michael Gryboski | Tue 25 Oct 2022 11:24 BST

The Roman Catholic Church has renewed a scrutinized agreement with the People's Republic of China over the appointment of bishops, even as the Communist government continues to restrict religious freedom.
Christians urged to pray for the media

Peter Crumpler | Tue 25 Oct 2022 11:10 BST

As war correspondents risk their lives to cover the conflict in Ukraine, and political reporters grapple with the unfolding dramas in Downing Street, Whitehall and across the globe, Christians and churches are being encouraged to pray for the media and those who work in it on Sunday 30 October.
Archbishop praying for Rishi Sunak as he becomes Britain's next prime minister

Staff writer | Mon 24 Oct 2022 16:43 BST

The Archbishop of Canterbury has invited people to join him in praying for Rishi Sunak after he was confirmed today as Britain's next prime minister.
John 3:16 is the world's most popular Bible verse, according to digital survey

Anthony Baxter | Sat 22 Oct 2022 10:41 BST

A new digital survey by World Vision has found John 3:16 to be the world's most popular Bible verse.
Met apologises for wrongful arrests of Christian evangelist

Staff writer | Fri 21 Oct 2022 14:18 BST

The police have issued an apology and awarded a Christian evangelist £10,000 and costs after two wrongful arrests.
'My prayers are with Liz Truss,' says Archbishop

Staff writer | Fri 21 Oct 2022 14:02 BST

The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he is praying for Liz Truss following her resignation as Prime Minister.
Christian MP joins calls for general election after PM's resignation

Staff writer | Fri 21 Oct 2022 9:11 BST

Christian MP Tim Farron said that the Conservative government was incompetent and that the people should "get their say".
After Truss' resignation, Christian leader says 'roots' of the current turmoil must be addressed

Staff writer | Fri 21 Oct 2022 8:50 BST

Andy Flannagan, executive director of Christians in Politics, says the Prime Minister's exit from office warrants a time of sober reflection on the state of British public discourse and the media.
Liz Truss resigns as Prime Minister

Staff writer | Thu 20 Oct 2022 14:16 BST

Liz Truss has announced her resignation as Prime Minister after just 44 days in office.
'Black day for democracy' as MPs approve abortion clinic 'buffer zones'

Staff writer | Wed 19 Oct 2022 9:24 BST

Pro-lifers are decrying an amendment to the Public Order Bill that paves the way for the introduction of so-called 'buffer zones' around abortion clinics nationwide.