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'Freedom of religion must be for everybody,' Bishop Mounstephen says, calling it a test for societies
The global push for freedom of religion or belief has gained visibility since the publication of a landmark 2019 review commissioned by the U.K. government. But worsening conditions for religious minorities and declining political momentum threaten to undermine progress, according to Philip Mounstephen, former Bishop of Truro and author of the influential report. -
Yet more voices point to religiously illiterate BBC
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Russia strikes Baptist church in Ukraine, killing pastor at prayer meeting
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Marcham+10 conference opens with renewed urgency to address gender-specific religious persecution
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Evangelical Alliance UK launches ‘Ethos’ to engage spiritually curious young adults
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NHS Trust settles with Christian nurse suspended in trans row
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Evangelical alliance calls for unity after Hungary’s political reset
Hungary’s evangelical leaders are urging unity and Christ-centered love in the wake of a decisive national election that has reshaped the country’s political landscape, as incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar ended Viktor Orbán’s 16-year hold on power. -

Finnish study adds to growing scrutiny of ‘gender affirming care’ treatments, echoing Cass Review concerns
A major new study from Finland has found that adolescents referred for gender identity treatment continue to experience significantly elevated mental health challenges over time, adding to a growing body of research and clinical concern about current approaches to treating gender dysphoria in minors. -

Christian Vision reports first conversion during live in-game evangelism session
A global evangelism organization says it recorded its first known instance of a person committing to the Christian faith during a live, in-game interaction streamed in real time on a Discord server. -

Businessman and peer Lord Edmiston reflects on faith, stewardship and global mission
British businessman and peer Lord Robert Edmiston has spoken about using wealth, influence and new technology in the service of Christian mission, saying evangelism has remained the central focus of his public and private life. -

Swiss government report highlights positive impact of church-backed refugee hosting on integration
A new report by the Swiss Federal Council has found that privately hosting Ukrainian refugees has had a generally positive effect on their integration, affirming the role played by churches and faith-based networks in supporting displaced people since the start of the war in Ukraine. -

'They Stole Our Home': First episode of Faith Without Frontiers podcast explores faith, loss and resilience amid Ukraine war
The first episode of Faith Without Frontiers, a newly launched global podcast by Christian Daily International, brings listeners into a deeply personal account of war, displacement and faith through the voices of Ukrainian theologian Valentyn Syniy and his wife, Luba. -

UK MPs demand Nigeria-Britain renewed ties should be pegged on the freedom and safety of Christians
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have moved to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties following President Bola Tinubu’s state visit on March 18 - 19. But UK lawmakers and Christian groups warn that future cooperation should depend on ending violence against Christians.
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