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European court accused of overreach after ruling against Poland in disability abortion case
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has come under criticism after ruling against Poland in a case concerning abortion on the grounds of disability.

Calls for prayer as court hears sacked chaplain's appeal
Christians are being asked to pray as the Employment Appeal Tribunal hears the case of sacked chaplain Rev Dr Bernard Randall.

Hollywood stars Cate Blanchett and Spike Lee meet Pope
Pope Leo XIV welcomed a group of Hollywood luminaries to the Vatican on Saturday, including Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett and director Spike Lee.

Scottish government urged to reject 'extreme' abortion up to birth proposals
Christian and pro-life groups are calling on the Scottish government to reject "extreme" proposals to allow abortion up to birth.

Charity Commission tells Archbishops’ Council it 'must rapidly accelerate' safeguarding reforms
The Church of England is not moving fast enough to implement promised safeguarding improvements, the Charity Commission has said.

'Kink' and 'BDSM' university clubs putting young students at risk, says Christian group
A first year female student was distressed after older students invited her to whip a rubber dummy at a Fresher's fair.

Judge steps down from appeal case of pro-lifer over impartiality concerns
A judge has recused himself from the appeal case of the first person to be convicted under Northern Ireland's abortion clinic buffer zone laws.

Church of England appoints new Lead Safeguarding Bishop
The Bishop of Tewkesbury, Robert Springett, has been appointed as the Church of England’s new Lead Safeguarding Bishop.

Presbyterian Moderator steps down over 'serious and significant' safeguarding failings
The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Rev Trevor Gribben, has stepped down over alleged safeguarding failings that placed people "at risk".

Clergy in Ukraine work to heal psychological trauma of war
Returning soldiers and families feel the strain of war, but clergy are not immune either, says a local bishop.

Church's mission unchanged, says bishop as Isle of Man moves to end voting rights
The Isle of Man has come a step closer to removing the voting rights of the local bishop after a vote on a constitutional bill in the Tynwald.

Christian missionary father and daughter killed in plane crash while delivering aid to Jamaica
A Christian missionary father and his daughter have died after their plane crashed shortly after take off in Florida on Monday.

Iraq: Parliamentary seats reserved for Christians 'snatched' by Shia militants
A Shia militant group is reportedly masquerading as the voice of the Chaldean Catholic community.

YMCA helps homeless with new homes near Torbay
Young man, there's a place you can go in the town of Paignton.

Finding God on The Great British Bake Off
Faced with an ageing Noel Fielding, you too would cry out for God.

Calls for peace and accountability following Tanzania election violence
Incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan won with 98 per cent of the vote.