Robert Parr
Cricket and Christianity fight for the Ashes
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has deleted a social media post and apologised for any potential offence after joking that the Pope “loves the Ashes”.
Retired scientist on trial for offering help in abortion clinic buffer zone
A retired medical scientist is standing trial this week for offering assistance to women within an abortion clinic buffer zone.
Michael Gove: Prayer is the 'foundation' of Britain
Former Conservative minister Michael Gove has weighed in on the current controversy surrounding free speech and Scottish abortion buffer zones.
Religious freedom continues to deteriorate in Nicaragua
A report on human rights and religious freedom in Nicaragua warns that conditions in the central American state are continuing to deteriorate.
Prayer at home can be illegal, MSP confirms
The member of the Scottish Parliament behind abortion buffer zones has conceded that there are circumstances in which praying in one’s home could constitute a breach of the law, despite previously rubbishing such claims by US Vice-President JD Vance as “misinformation”.
MP joins pro-lifers in calling for end to NI 'horrific abortion law'
Anti-abortion campaigners have called for an end to Northern Ireland’s “extreme abortion regime” after official figures recorded the highest ever number of abortions in the province.
Evangelical Alliance CEO opposes international aid cuts
The CEO of the Evangelical Alliance has criticised the government’s plan to boost defence spending by cutting back on international aid.
Yvette Cooper replacing Nelson says it all
Parliament’s portraits should say something more than just “Yvette Cooper woz ‘ere, 2025.”
New Syrian regime keeping promises to respect Christians - so far
When the government of Bashar al-Assad fell in December last year, many Christians were concerned that the new regime, dominated as it is by al-Qaeda offshoot HTS, could spell trouble for Syria’s religious minorities. Two months in however, the signs are generally positive.
Will our children still say, 'It's a free country'?
This is not just about Keir Starmer’s Britain; this has been going on for a long time now and the Tories did nothing to stop the rot.
Kate Forbes backs single sex spaces for women
The Deputy First Minister of Scotland, Kate Forbes MSP, has said that she is “unequivocally” in favour of single-sex spaces as “a critical part of how we protect women”.
Pope's condition improves, remains critical
Pope Francis remains in a critical condition in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, despite a “slight improvement” in his overall health.
Equality law change risks religious liberty in Northern Ireland
The Christian Institute (CI) has warned that attempts to unify decades of equality legislation in Northern Ireland may have unforeseen consequences for religious liberty in the province.
Pastor charged with violating abortion buffer zone thankful for support
A retired pastor has thanked his worldwide supporters for standing by him as he faces prosecution for preaching in an abortion buffer zone.
European Evangelical Alliance prays for 'sustainable peace and justice' in Ukraine
European evangelicals have sided with Ukraine in its current conflict with Russia, saying that they are "compelled by love to stand in the gap for the vulnerable and oppressed."
Tribunal upholds decision to dismiss Catholic teacher critical of Sharia
Dismissing a Catholic teacher who expressed views critical of Sharia law during a diversity training day was lawful, a tribunal has ruled.