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Pro-life group warns against introducing abortion clinic buffer zones in Scotland
Pro-lifers have warned that the imposition of buffer zones across Scotland will prevent vulnerable women from accessing vital support and information about alternatives to abortion.

European Parliament criticised over 'hostile' report on persecution of religious minorities
The European Parliament has been challenged over a new report on the persecution of religious minorities that criticises religion as "an important driver of conflict worldwide".

Ukrainian women and girls are fearful of human trafficking, says charity leader
Women and young girls fleeing fighting in Ukraine are afraid of falling victim to human trafficking, a Christian charity leader has warned.

Alpha leadership conference encourages Christians to put Jesus before celebrity
"It's good to have friends and role models but ultimately only Jesus is a secure model. Jesus is ultimately the only leader."

Church of England extends John Smyth review
The Church of England is giving more time to gathering information relating to abuse by the late John Smyth.

Welby apologises for residential schools in Canada
"I am more sorry than I can say."

Southwark Archdiocese defends cancelling gay author's visit to Catholic school
The Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark has defended its decision to cancel the visit of a gay author to one of its schools.

Church of Scotland's drift towards same-sex marriage is 'very sad'
The Christian Institute has called it a "very sad development" after most presbyteries in the Church of Scotland came out in support of same-sex weddings in its church buildings.

Pastor who warned against LGBT pride events wins discrimination case
An Employment Tribunal has ruled in favour of a pastor who was forced to resign from his job as a caretaker at a primary school after tweeting that LGBT Pride events are harmful and should not be attended by Christians and children.

Nearly half of UK adults believe in the resurrection - study
A major new study has found widespread belief in Jesus and the resurrection, and an openness to conversations about the Christian faith.

Archbishop of Canterbury stands by Rwanda criticism
"The Church of England is not a passive observer of migration policy," he said.

Church of Scotland and Catholic Church make historic Declaration of Friendship
Ecumenical relations between the Church of Scotland and Catholic Church in Scotland are entering a new phase with the agreement of a historic Declaration of Friendship.

Church of England Evangelical Council launches human sexuality resources
The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) has created a series of films to help churches engage with issues around human sexuality.

Parents pursue legal action against Welsh government over sex education for children
Over 5,000 parents and concerned citizens have joined forces to take the Welsh government to court over Relationships and Sex Education lessons in schools.

School cancelled support for evangelical charity 'after one complaint about Christian beliefs'
An independent school has been accused of bending to cancel culture for reportedly withdrawing its support for an evangelical charity after "one complaint about its Christian beliefs on marriage".

Gen Z more likely to say religion and science are compatible - study
Younger generations are less likely to see a conflict between faith and science, or a belief in both evolution and God, according to a major new study.