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  Fight continues for Finnish MP who tweeted about marriage and sexuality

  Staff writer | Thu 7 Apr 2022 10:46 BST

  Finland's state prosecutor is to appeal after a Christian MP was cleared of hate speech for publicly sharing her views on marriage and sexuality.

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  Bishop expresses 'deep alarm' at plans for Channel 4 sell-off

  Staff writer | Wed 6 Apr 2022 13:57 BST

  A leading Church of England bishop has expressed 'deep alarm' at plans announced by the UK government this week to press ahead with the proposed privatisation of Channel Four, despite widespread opposition.

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  'Stop this obscene killing,' pleads Archbishop after reports of war crimes in Ukraine

  Staff writer | Mon 4 Apr 2022 9:54 BST

  The Archbishop of Canterbury has condemned alleged atrocities in the Ukrainian town of Bucha.

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  Warnings over impact of Online Safety Bill on free speech of Christians

  Julian Mann | Mon 4 Apr 2022 8:56 BST

  The Online Safety Bill now before Parliament will make social media companies "even more intolerant of some orthodox Christian beliefs", journalist Toby Young has warned.

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  Christians unite in prayer for Ukraine

  Staff writer | Sun 3 Apr 2022 8:36 BST

  Churches across the UK and Ireland are uniting in prayer for Ukraine on Sunday afternoon.

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  Church leaders repeat warning over conversion therapy ban

  Staff writer | Sat 2 Apr 2022 11:16 BST

  Church leaders have written to the Prime Minister to express their "considerable concern" after a double U-turn by the government this week on banning conversion therapy.

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  Government says it will ban conversion therapy but not for transgender people

  Staff writer | Fri 1 Apr 2022 12:40 BST

  The government has said it plans to ban so-called conversion therapy for gay and bisexual people across England and Wales, but not for transgender people.

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  Church of England and Greggs in multi-million pound sponsorship deal

  David Baker | Fri 1 Apr 2022 9:25 BST

  The official Church of England logo will now appear on all papers, web pages and publicity with the slogan "More than just the bread of life – with Greggs".

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  Disappointment as MPs vote to make 'DIY' home abortions permanent in England

  Staff writer | Thu 31 Mar 2022 8:51 BST

  Pro-life campaigners have expressed disappointment after MPs voted on Wednesday to make the pills-by-post service for home abortions permanent in England.

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  Christian MP who shared biblical beliefs on marriage and sexuality wins free speech case

  Staff writer | Wed 30 Mar 2022 15:26 BST

  A Finnish court has thrown out the charges against a Christian MP and bishop who publicly shared their Bible-based beliefs on marriage and sexuality.

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  Government ministers urged to curb trafficking threat to Ukraine refugees

  Staff writer | Tue 29 Mar 2022 11:56 BST

  Ministers in Westminster and the Scottish government are being warned of the trafficking risk to refugees coming to the UK from Ukraine.

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  Tribunal to hear case of Christian doctor who refused to use preferred pronouns

  Anugrah Kumar | Tue 29 Mar 2022 11:28 BST

  "My case affects everyone, not just me and Bible-believing Christians, but anyone who is concerned by compelled speech and transgender ideology being enforced on the NHS and other public services."