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Last ditch attempt to stop radical new abortion laws coming to Northern Ireland fails

Members of Northern Ireland's Legislative Assembly have failed to stop new abortion laws coming into force in Northern Ireland.

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Churches destroyed by ISIS in Iraq to be rebuilt

Two Iraq churches that were destroyed by the so-called Islamic State are to be rebuilt with the help of the Muslim-majority United Arab Emirates. …

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Many of us have experienced pain and heartbreak at the hands of our fellow brothers and sisters in the faith. Allow me to share some words for the wounded. …

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• From violent, broken prisoner to redeemed man of God and mentor

  

  Allen Langham was on the cusp of a dream professional rugby career when his life descended into a vicious cycle of drugs, violence and prison. But an unlikely encounter with God in his prison cell saved him and he's never looked back.

• Young Christians enjoy better mental health than their non-churchgoing peers - study

  

  Young Christians are far less likely than their non-churchgoing peers to experience anxiety and depression, a major new study has found.

• Next Church of Scotland Moderator inspired in mental health work by Frightened Rabbit frontman's death

  

  The Rev Dr Martin Fair was inspired to launch mental health services at his church following the suicide of Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchinson last year.

• Chick-fil-A to close first UK branch after protests from LGBT campaigners

  

  Christian-owned fast food chain Chick-fil-A is shutting down its first UK branch after coming under pressure from LGBT rights campaigners.

• In the midst of a funding crisis, special needs children are not to blame

  

  Two recent articles in The Times have caused many parents a lot of hurt and upset - and that is putting it mildly.

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• Church leaders appeal for prayer and practical support over Brexit anxiety

  

  "The Church of England must continue to be the Church for everyone."

• Abortion law change will remove vital protections against coercive abortions

  

  Unless an Executive is reformed in Northern Ireland on Monday 21 October 2019, vital protections will be removed from women protecting them from coercive abortions - protections which women in England will continue to enjoy.

• 'Too many children are unhappy' - Archbishop of Canterbury

  

  The Archbishop of Canterbury has said that more effort needs to be made to understand the issues children and young people face as the numbers struggling with mental health problems continues to grow.

• Fall in number of Americans identifying as Christian

  

  Latest figures have revealed a sharp decline in the number of Americans who identify as Christians.

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  Kurdish female politician executed by Turkish-backed militia in Syria

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  Katy Perry files appeal against Christian rap song verdict

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  Gloucester Cathedral wins heritage award

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  Sharp increase in number of British people working as slaves

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  What it's like on the ground during the Turkey-Syria offensive

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• Black children are the least likely to be adopted: this needs to change

  

  There is something the Church can do to resolve the heartbreaking problem of black boys languishing on the adoption waiting list.

• Christian protesters 'sorry' for disruption to train services after backlash

  

  Christian Climate Action (CCA), the Christian arm of the Extinction Rebellion, has said "sorry" for the disruption to train services in parts of London after a backlash from angry commuters.

• Rowan Williams adds name to letter from celebrities addressing climate change 'hypocrisy'

  

  The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has endorsed an open letter from celebrities to the media addressing their participation in climate change protests.

• Church of England's digital reach grows as service attendance continues to fall

  

  Record numbers of people are seeking Christian contemplation and reflection through the Church of England's apps and social media platforms, but service attendance continues to struggle, new figures have revealed.