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Evangelical leader resigns canon title over controversial same-sex blessings
Attempts to reconsider the use of the controversial prayers were rebuffed.

New 'Islamophobia' definition rejected by representatives of all major faiths
Critics worry that even preaching the gospel to Muslims could become unlawful.

Darlington Nurses, Päivi Räsänen warn US about declining freedom in Britain and Europe
The Darlington Nurses may have won their fight, but Päivi Räsänen's ordeal is still ongoing.

Labour waters down controversial home education rules, but concerns remain
Christian homeschooling families were concerned about the proposals.

Assisted suicide debate exposes problems with proposed law
Assisted suicide may be used to terminate the lives of injured veterans.

Peer commends Christian legal action again civil service participation in Pride
An earlier action against Northumbria Police was successful.

No further action against Archbishop of York over handling of safeguarding complaint
The head of the Church of England's disciplinary process has said that the Archbishop of York has no case to answer over how he handled a safeguarding complaint.

Catholic Church in Scotland supports bill to tackle demand for prostitution
The bill proposes cracking down on demand rather than supply.

Armenian government accused of violating freedom of religion and speech after clergy arrests
The Armenian government has accused clergymen of plotting violent revolution and advocating assassinations.

Memorial art for Holocaust heroine unveiled
Haining said she'd be "back by lunch", in fact she was on her way to Auschwitz.

CARE urges pro-lifers to write to Lords, and pray to God to stop unrestricted abortion
No impact assessment on the change has taken place.

Protestant pastor driven out of Mexican village for refusing to pray to saint
He's not the first pastor to be driven out of the area.

Isle of man votes to remove voting rights from Bishop of Sodor and Man
The Bishop of Sodor and Man will retain their seat but lose the right to vote.

Greek atheists attempt to remove religious symbols in courtrooms
Previous attempts to remove religious imagery in Europe have failed.

Isabel Vaughan-Spruce appears in court over silent prayer in abortion zone
Vaughan-Spruce is the first person to be charged under the new legislation.

Sarah Mullally officially confirmed as Archbishop of Canterbury
Even before taking office, she has faced significant criticism.