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Government 'deeply concerned' about religious freedom violations in North Korea
The comments were made after Lord Alton asked about the government's response to reports of a forced abortion on a woman suspected of being a Christian.
Nigeria 'must be called to account' over kidnap of 140 Christian children
The international community must act after at least 140 Christian school children were kidnapped in Nigeria on Monday, Release International has said.
High Court hears landmark Down's syndrome discrimination case
A landmark legal challenge against the government over discriminatory abortion laws is being heard at the High Court.
'Relief' as attempt to legalise abortion up to birth is withdrawn
An amendment that would have opened the door to abortion on demand, for any reason, up to birth was not put to a vote during a debate in the Commons on Monday.
Last restrictions on communal worship to be lifted
All remaining restrictions on communal worship are set to be lifted come July 19, Boris Johnson has confirmed.
Doctors warn against legalising assisted suicide
Scottish health secretary Humza Yousaf has been warned of the potential for harm if assisted suicide is legalised in Scotland.
Woman who sought abortion reversal treatment defends doctor under investigation
The woman, named only as Kate, defended Dr Dermot Kearney, who is currently under investigation by the General Medical Council.
Abortion clinic censorship zones are not widely supported by the public - poll
Censorship zones around abortion clinics do not enjoy broad public support, a new poll by Savanta ComRes has found.
Burning of churches is 'unacceptable and wrong', says Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has condemned a wave of violence across Canada that has seen a number of churches attacked.
Cardinal among 10 charged over London property deal
Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu is to stand trial in a Vatican court alongside nine others over a London property deal.
Transgender women can be housed in female prisons, court rules
High Court judges have ruled that it is lawful for transgender women to be housed in female prisons.
Pro-life coalition urges Sajid Javid to end pills-by-post abortion service
A coalition of pro-life groups has written to Health Secretary Sajid Javid to end the controversial pills-by-post service that has made home abortions possible during the pandemic.
Government will 'continue to be led by the science' on church singing ban
The government is refusing to be drawn on a date for ending the current ban on congregational singing in churches.
India's Christians are facing an 'existential threat' - Open Doors
Hindu nationalism is driving a wave of violent persecution against Christians in India, human rights group Open Doors has warned.
Street preacher to pursue legal action after Easter Sunday arrest
A Christian volunteer who was arrested and fined on Easter Sunday for street preaching is to pursue legal action against the police.
Former Evangelical Alliance General Director, Joel Edwards, passes away
Tributes have been paid to the former head of the Evangelical Alliance, Joel Edwards, who passed away from cancer on Wednesday morning.