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NI Health Minister says he will not act unilaterally on abortion
Robin Swann said he would bring the matter to the Stormont Executive before any decision is made.

Pro-life campaigners ready to take legal action over NI abortion rules
Pro-life campaigners are poised to take legal action if the UK government moves forward with plans to expand abortion services across Northern Ireland.

Tearfund appoints new International Director
Veena O'Sullivan will oversee the evangelical aid agency's international work.

ACNA takes charge of investigation into handling of abuse claims
The Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) has taken charge of an investigation into the "mishandling" of sexual abuse allegations.

Family of detained Cuban pastor evicted from their home
The eviction came a day after a public statement by his wife criticising the Cuban authorities for detaining her husband.

Vicar alleges bullying after singing 'Thine be the glory' without a mask in church
A Church of England vicar says he is being bullied out of his job for apparently breaking Covid rules.

Many churches saw increase in attendance after switch to online, survey finds
Many churches saw an increase in attendance after moving services online during the pandemic, a survey has found.

We have been treated like dogs, says wife of pastor detained after Cuba protests
The wife of a pastor detained after massive protests across Cuba has hit out at the "inhumane" treatment of her husband.

RZIM President apologises for trusting 'deceptive narratives' during Ravi Zacharias abuse scandal
The president of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) has apologised for being too trusting when allegations of abuse by the ministry's founder surfaced.

Bishop of London urges caution ahead of 'freedom day'
Churches need to be "cautious" amid stubbornly high coronavirus rates and concerns over long Covid, the Bishop of London has said.

Blackpool Council to pay out £109k over axed Franklin Graham festival adverts
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is to receive £109,000 from Blackpool Council over cancelled adverts for an evangelistic event featuring its CEO, Franklin Graham.

Christian school worker fired over sex ed and transgenderism Facebook posts can appeal
A Christian school worker sacked for Facebook posts raising concerns about transgenderism and sex education has won the right to appeal her case.

Christians condemn 'reckless' cuts to foreign aid
Christians have expressed disappointment after the government won a vote in the Commons to keep international development spending at 0.5% of national income.

Church leaders condemn racist abuse of England players
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have hit out at the "unacceptable" racist abuse directed towards England players after their defeat in the Euro 2020 finals.

Christian mother takes school to court over gay pride parade
A Christian mother who says her 4-year-old son was forced to take part in a gay pride parade against her will have her case heard in court this week.

Boris Johnson says Christianity 'makes a lot of sense'
The Prime Minister also suggested he's not a very good Christian in the latest comments on his personal faith.