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Bible withdrawn from auction over looting claims
Bible withdrawn from auction over looting claims

A Bible has been withdrawn from auction after the Ethiopian Embassy said it had been looted by British forces in the 19th century.

US bishops back plans that may curb communion for Biden
US bishops back plans that may curb communion for Biden

US bishops have moved closer to imposing restrictions on communion for Catholic public figures who support abortion.

Liam Fox hopes Bill will 'de-stigmatise' Down's syndrome
Liam Fox hopes Bill will 'de-stigmatise' Down's syndrome

Liam Fox MP is preparing to introduce a Bill to Parliament that will "re-educate" society about Down's syndrome.

Calls for investigation into safety of DIY abortions
Calls for investigation into safety of DIY abortions

A coalition of pro-life groups is calling on the government to carry out an impartial investigation into the safety of home abortions.

1 in 10 boys are watching porn every day
1 in 10 boys are watching porn every day

A new survey commissioned by the Daily Mail has painted an alarming picture of the sexual attitudes and behaviour of young boys and men in Britain today.

Conversion therapy ban must not outlaw 'gentle non-coercive prayer' - Christian group
Conversion therapy ban must not outlaw 'gentle non-coercive prayer' - Christian group

A Christian group has expressed alarm over calls to include "gentle non-coercive prayer" in the government's proposed conversion therapy ban.

Government defends church singing ban
Government defends church singing ban

The Bishop of London has said she will continue to press the Government on lifting the ban on congregational singing in churches, while the Bishop of Leeds has challenged "inconsistencies" in the restrictions.

Boris Johnson quotes Psalm 14 in response to question about faith
Boris Johnson quotes Psalm 14 in response to question about faith

The Prime Minister hinted at his belief in God over the weekend but refused to be drawn on whether he was a practising Catholic.

London City Mission gives thanks after missing missionary safely found
London City Mission gives thanks after missing missionary safely found

London City Mission worker Tyson Bradley has been found safe after being reported missing over the weekend.

London City Mission asks for prayer for missing missionary
London City Mission asks for prayer for missing missionary

A London City Mission (LCM) worker has been reported missing, prompting calls for prayer from the charity.

Family of Christian blogger and 3 children killed in horrific crash lean on faith after inquest
Family of Christian blogger and 3 children killed in horrific crash lean on faith after inquest

A horrific car crash in which a Christian blogger and her three children died may have been down to fatigue or distraction, an inquest has heard.

Orphaned son of asylum seeker granted indefinite leave to remain after Church campaign
Orphaned son of asylum seeker granted indefinite leave to remain after Church campaign

The Home Office has listened to the appeals of the Church of Scotland and others, and told a 13-year-old orphan he can stay in the UK permanently.

Christian conductor and Street Pastors recognised in Queen's birthday honours
Christian conductor and Street Pastors recognised in Queen's birthday honours

The founder of the orchestra at All Souls Langham Place is among the Christians to be recognised in the Queen's birthday honours.

Scottish Churches in historic joint declaration
Scottish Churches in historic joint declaration

The Church of Scotland and Scottish Episcopal Church have signed a historic declaration opening the door to deeper cooperation and more shared ministry.

Edinburgh Council to pay damages over cancellation of Christian conference
Edinburgh Council to pay damages over cancellation of Christian conference

Edinburgh Council must pay £25,000 in damages to a church after cancelling its conference over the LGBT beliefs of a guest speaker.

Woman who lost job over trans critical tweets wins appeal
Woman who lost job over trans critical tweets wins appeal

A woman who lost her job at a think tank after criticising transgender ideology on Twitter has won her appeal.