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Calls for prayers as Theresa May announces resignation

Theresa May has confirmed her resignation for June 7 after a tumultuous three years as the nation's leader.

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The Church of England's transgender guidance should be withdrawn

We remain concerned about what seems to us to be ill-considered use of the Bible in the guidance, as well as the apparent influence upon it of highly contested gender ideology. …

Pro-life group disappointed after judge sides with Scottish Government on abortion pills

A pro-life group has lost its legal challenge against the Scottish Government's plans to allow women to take abortion pills at home. …

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• Christianity in Iraq is 'perilously close to extinction', says Archbishop

  

  An Iraqi Archbishop has pleaded with Britain's Church and political leaders to do more to save the Christian community in Iraq from being wiped out.

• Sex-selective abortions fuel violence against women

  

  Decriminalisation would create a society where sex-selective abortion would become more, not less, common.

• Dear UK: I would be sorry to see you leave the EU

  

  The voice of fear says "put bigger locks on your house, build bigger walls, close your borders." The voice of love on the other hand says, "open your doors, tear down walls and build bridges, and let's do this together!"

• Evangelicals hold talks with Church of England bishops over transgender guidance

  

  The organisers of an open letter signed by 3,000 clergy and lay members of the Church of England opposing recent transgender guidance have met with bishops to raise their concerns.

• Falling student numbers could see Theology and Religious Studies disappear from universities, report warns

  

  The British Academy has warned that theology and religious studies could "disappear" from universities after a study found that the number of students taking the subjects has halved.

• 'If we abstain, can we complain?' say faith leaders as Brits cast vote in European elections

  

  "We did not expect these European elections. But, no matter how briefly those elected will sit in the European Parliament, we should all take part."

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• BioBlitz at Canterbury Cathedral to record wildlife that call the World Heritage Site home

  

  The 'BioBlitz' is being carried out by the cathedral to keep track of the wildlife living there and help it better understand how to support biodiversity in its grounds.

• Bishop, politicians welcome plans to scrap £30k salary requirement for EU migrants

  

  The Bishop of Durham has joined politicians in welcoming reports that the Home Secretary is to scrap plans requiring EU migrants to earn £30k.

• 'Shocking' surge in cases of modern slavery involving children

  

  The number of modern slavery cases under police investigation that involve children is "shocking", advocacy group CARE has said.

• Manchester Cathedral open for quiet reflection on second anniversary of arena bombing

  

  Manchester Cathedral was welcoming people in on Wednesday to remember those lost in the attack on an Ariana Grande concert two years ago.

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  'I have always believed in miracles' - Yes, pray for Scott Morrison and this government

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  Killing of community leaders in Colombia has reached 'unprecedented' levels

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  Israel Folau won't appeal sacking over 'hell awaits' Instagram post

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  New sanctuary marks fresh start for Texas church where over two dozen people were killed

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  New Anglican diocese created in New Zealand as wider Province moves towards same-sex blessings

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  In Mexico, children are missing out on education because of religious discrimination

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• Former lesbian explains why she left same-sex relationship after going back to church

  

  A woman who had a lesbian partner has opened up about why she ended the relationship after coming back to church four years ago.

• UK Government criticised over asylum rejection for Pakistani Christian family

  

  The Very Rev Susan Brown said she was "angered and exasperated" by the UK Government's treatment of people who are genuinely seeking refuge on British shores.

• Church of Scotland installs new Moderator Colin Sinclair

  

  The Edinburgh-based minister with a passion for Scripture Union was installed as the Church of Scotland's new Moderator on the first day of General Assembly 2019

• Sadiq Khan is wrong about abortion clinic buffer zones, says pro-life group

  

  Pro-lifers have expressed disappointment over the Mayor of London's support for buffer zones around abortion clinics.