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Pope 'deeply pained' over Turkey's decision to turn Hagia Sophia into mosque

The World Council of Churches has also condemned the decision. It fears that the UNESCO World Heritage Site could "become once again a focus of confrontation and conflict".

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'Persecution has not been a victim of coronavirus,' warns peer on first anniversary of Truro report

The UK Government was challenged to do more to stop the persecution of Christians at a symposium held by the House of Lords to mark a year since the release of the Bishop of Truro's review into persecution. …

Collective worship in Scotland can resume from 15 July, says First Minister

Collective worship can resume in Scottish churches from 15 July, with restrictions, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed. …

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• Princess Anne pays tribute to seafarers on Sea Sunday

  

  The Princess Royal thanked the many merchant crews who have worked through months of coronavirus to deliver food and medical supplies to countries around the world. …

• CofE has become 'tribal and divided', says Archbishop of York

  

  The new Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has spoken of his desire to see the Church of England become more united. …

• If you take a stand for the unborn, prepare yourself for a lot of abuse

  

  In today's society, however, a politician taking a stand for the unborn, is a target for incredible pressure and abuse, especially if she is a woman and a Christian. …

• Persecuted, but not abandoned: How India's Christians are staying strong despite opposition

  

  Life has been tough across India: Covid-19 has forced hundreds of millions of citizens into lockdown. For many of the nation's minority Christian population it has become a question of survival as they face discrimination and even violence. However, despite all this, millions of Indian Christians are remaining firm in their faith. …

• Christians shouldn't just be another predictable lobby group

  

  So many Christians contacted me about the Domestic Abuse Bill but not one of them spoke of their concern for the victims of domestic abuse. …

• Scotland's hate crime Bill 'threatens gospel freedom'

  

  Concerns have been raised over the free speech of Christians in Scotland as the Scottish Parliament considers broadening hate crime laws. …

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• 5 ways to conquer the cancel culture

  

  When we compromise our convictions for our companions, we become a slave to human opinions. …

• Boris Johnson challenged over 'outrageous' care home comments

  

  Boris Johnson was wrong to accuse care homes of not following procedures during the coronavirus crisis, Louise Morse, of Pilgrims' Friend Society has said. …

• Online confirmation service for Stephen Cottrell as Archbishop of York

  

  Stephen Cottrell was today confirmed in his election as the new Archbishop of York in a service that took place online due to coronavirus restrictions. …

• Pro-life SDLP councillor resigns over abortion stance of party

  

  Stephanie Quigley announced on Monday evening that she was quitting the party but would remain a councillor for Causeway Coast and Glens. …

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  Tony Campolo's family asks for prayer after popular speaker suffers stroke

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  Backlash against Paris Jackson's female Jesus in 'Habit' movie is 'out of proportion', producer claims

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  Pharrell Williams teams up with Netflix for new show about gospel choirs

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  Jen Hatmaker celebrates daughter's lesbian identity - what she got right and wrong

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  The State, freedom of conscience and civil disobedience

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• JK Rowling, Noam Chomsky, Salman Rushdie sign open letter calling for protection of free speech

  

  Around 200 writers, academics and journalists have signed an open letter warning that an "intolerant climate" is creating a "stifling atmosphere" in which certain views are being censored. …

• Pro-lifers welcome defeat of extreme abortion amendments in Parliament

  

  The Right to Life UK campaign group called it a "major pro-life victory". …

• Stephen Cottrell's latest interview: startling, puzzling – offensive?

  

  What sort of qualities ought we to expect to find in a church leader? The New Testament has some pretty clear stipulations about who is suitable and who is unsuitable. …

• Abortion providers are breaking the law with DIY pills by post, says Christian Concern

  

  Christian Concern has accused two major abortion providers of breaking the law with a postal service that mails out 'DIY' abortion pills to women wanting to terminate their pregnancies at home during the pandemic. …