Remote consultations increasingly routine in Ireland's abortion services
A new study has found that remote consultations are becoming a routine part of early medical abortion services in the Republic of Ireland, prompting renewed debate over safety and regulation.
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Portsmouth Cathedral secures funding for urgent belfry conservation work
Portsmouth Cathedral has reached its fundraising goal to restore its historic belfry, paving the way for conservation work to begin next month.
Assisted suicide bill could lead to closure of care homes and hospices
Care homes could be forced to choose between helping their patients to die or closing down.
£650,000 appeal launched to save two crumbling churches
A generous donor has agreed to match every donation up to a value of half a million pounds.
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Bethel pausing sale of The Passion Translation amid backlash
Bethel Church is pausing the sale of The Passion Translation, a Bible paraphrase also known as TPT, the Redding, California, congregation said in a statement, as numerous Christians continue to point to significant concerns about the paraphrase.
Canadian family claim Christian grandmother was euthanised against her wishes
The 83-year-old grandmother allegedly could not correctly answer questions on how many siblings she had and yet was declared mentally capable.
World’s tallest statue of Jesus planned in Armenia
A business tycoon with political ambitions is planning to build the world’s tallest statue of Jesus Christ in his home country of Armenia.
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Religion question on Australian census becomes online battleground
Online campaigns to influence census religion data go back decades.
Nigeria risks losing major US aid package over Christian persecution concerns
Nigeria could lose access to a significant share of a new United States health and humanitarian assistance package unless it demonstrates progress in tackling violence against Christians, according to a bilateral agreement between Washington and Abuja.
Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace in Sudan and Ukraine amid growing humanitarian crises
Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for peace in both Sudan and Ukraine, urging political and military leaders to protect civilians and respect international humanitarian law.
Iran clamps down on Christian broadcasters
Increased persecution has not stopped the church from growing.
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Canadian family claim Christian grandmother was euthanised against her wishes
The 83-year-old grandmother allegedly could not correctly answer questions on how many siblings she had and yet was declared mentally capable.
£650,000 appeal launched to save two crumbling churches
A generous donor has agreed to match every donation up to a value of half a million pounds.
Christian claims insurance broker told him to remove ‘Jesus Loves You’ car stickers
A Christian motorist is considering legal action after his insurer allegedly told him that his car cover would cease unless he removed stickers bearing the words “Jesus Loves You”.
Bethel pausing sale of The Passion Translation amid backlash
Bethel Church is pausing the sale of The Passion Translation, a Bible paraphrase also known as TPT, the Redding, California, congregation said in a statement, as numerous Christians continue to point to significant concerns about the paraphrase.
Police investigating Ann Widdecombe killing reopen investigation into attempted burglary at Farage's home
Counter-terrorism police investigating the killing of Ann Widdecombe are reported to have reopened a probe into an incident at Nigel Farage's south London home last year.
Mums show support for abortion pill reversal against California lawsuit
Californian officials have disputed the claims made about abortion pill reversal treatment.
Gloucester Cathedral awarded £250m to restore world's oldest fan-vaulted cloisters
Gloucester Cathedral is believed to have been the first to adopt "fan vaulting".
Family of Christian woman killed in Greece remember her 'kindness' and 'integrity'
The family of a Scottish aid worker who was found dead in a suitcase in Athens have remembered her as a "kind, principled and selfless" woman.
Christian couple murdered in Pakistan receive no justice
The courts are not able to determine who exactly did what in a 100-plus mob.
Government child poverty report highlights role for churches
A new report from the government on child poverty sees a role for faith organisations as four million children remain affected.
Cathedrals use new digital guides to enhance visitor experience
Five English cathedrals have introduced new digital guides in partnership with Bloomberg Connects.
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Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on how a curse can actually be a blessing in disguise.
Kurdish pastor released from Syria after two weeks in detention
Pastor Hassan was advised to go back to Lebanon for his own safety.
What 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' teaches us about sacrifice, grace and goodness
The latest Spider-Man film may not be a Christian movie, but it reflects many biblical themes like sacrifice, redemption and hope.
Christians celebrate St Francis of Assisi’s legacy of peace 800 years on with pilgrimage
A group of Franciscan Christians are walking hundreds of miles across England this summer as part of a peace pilgrimage commemorating 800 years since the passing of St Francis of Assisi.
Iraqi bishops consider PM's invitation for Christians to return
Some Christians suspect the motives of the Iraqi PM.
Most adults in England and Wales not in a traditional marriage
The Coalition for Marriage has criticised plans to give the "rewards of marriage" to the unmarried.
David Amess' family welcomes review into his murder
The daughter of Sir David Amess has welcomed the government’s confirmation of the terms of reference for an independent review into his murder.
Instead of going on an expensive guilt trip, why doesn't the Church of England spend £100m on parish vicars?
With the £100m earmarked for slavery reparations, the Church of England could fund 100 frontline vicars for a decade.
£1.4m appeal to save York Minster's Rose Window from climate change
York Minster has launched an appeal for funds to conserve its iconic Rose Window, which is feared to be at risk from the impact of climate change.