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'Dark day for Northern Ireland' as radical new abortion laws come into force

Abortion has been decriminalised in Northern Ireland, despite widespread opposition, after the laws changed at midnight.

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9 Iranian Christians sentenced to 5 years in prison

Nine Christians, including a church pastor, have been sentenced to five years in prison by the Iranian authorities. …

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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• Is your church too dependent on charitable status?

  

  If your church model does depend (and I use that word advisedly) on charitable status, I'm going to suggest your church model is probably flawed.

• Impeachment threat hasn't dented evangelical support for Trump

  

  Evangelical support for Donald Trump has not wained despite the threat of impeachment hanging over the US President.

• Tourism boost for 500 historic churches in Wales

  

  The National Churches Trust is working with Visit Wales to put 500 historic places of worship on the tourist map.

• Christian woman with schizophrenia to stand trial for blasphemy in Indonesia

  

  A Christian woman in Indonesia is to stand trial for blasphemy after bringing a dog into a mosque.

• 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.

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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.

• 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.

• '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.

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  Christian charity launches drive to encourage more black and minority ethnic people to adopt

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  Kurdish female politician executed by Turkish-backed militia in Syria

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  Kanye West asks Kim Kardashian to stop wearing revealing dresses as it 'affects him' as a Christian

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  UK Churches call on Government to take urgent action over Turkish assault on Syria

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  Church leaders appeal for prayer and practical support over Brexit anxiety

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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.

• 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.

• 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.