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Prime Minister thanks Christians for 'selfless stoicism' during pandemic
Prime Minister thanks Christians for 'selfless stoicism' during pandemic

Boris Johnson has said a "great big thank you" to Christians for the way in which they have served their communities throughout the pandemic.

Scottish church leaders overjoyed as judge rules church ban 'unlawful'
Scottish church leaders overjoyed as judge rules church ban 'unlawful'

Church leaders in Scotland are celebrating after a judge ruled that the Scottish Government acted unconstitutionally by making in-person services a criminal offence during the lockdown.

Government must reverse 'reckless' DIY abortion policy, says pro-life coalition
Government must reverse 'reckless' DIY abortion policy, says pro-life coalition

An unprecedented coalition of pro-life groups has come together to call on the Government to end DIY abortions.

Legal challenge to stop Scottish Government redefining 'woman' fails
Legal challenge to stop Scottish Government redefining 'woman' fails

The Scottish Government can legally change the definition of 'woman' to include transgender people, a judge has ruled.

Calls to NI politicians to quit devolved government over Westminster's abortion plans
Calls to NI politicians to quit devolved government over Westminster's abortion plans

Pro-life groups have responded with anger over planned new powers for Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis that will enable him to force Stormont to expand abortion access across the province.

Pentecostal leader urges women to have 'honest conversations' about mental health during the pandemic
Pentecostal leader urges women to have 'honest conversations' about mental health during the pandemic

Pastor Sola Irukwu is urging women to speak up if they are struggling with their faith and mental health during the pandemic.

Church and faith leaders join in National Day of Reflection to remember Covid-19 victims
Church and faith leaders join in National Day of Reflection to remember Covid-19 victims

Britain went into lockdown for the first time on 23 March 2020, exactly one year ago.

Damning report uncovers serious safeguarding failures at Jonathan Fletcher church
Damning report uncovers serious safeguarding failures at Jonathan Fletcher church

The church formerly led by evangelical leader Jonathan Fletcher had an "unhealthy culture" that enabled abusive behaviours resulting in "profound" and "for some, ongoing harm", an independent report has concluded.

Church backs campaign to fund global Covid-19 vaccination drive
Church backs campaign to fund global Covid-19 vaccination drive

The Church of England is getting behind a fundraising campaign to help ensure that people around the world have access to the Covid-19 vaccine.

Spain becomes fourth European country to legalise euthanasia and assisted suicide
Spain becomes fourth European country to legalise euthanasia and assisted suicide

Spain has become the fourth country in the European Union to legalise euthanasia and assisted suicide.

Christian climate activists jailed after gluing themselves to courtroom furniture
Christian climate activists jailed after gluing themselves to courtroom furniture

Christian activists have been jailed after they glued themselves to courtroom furniture in protest against inaction on climate change.

'Desperately sad day' as mother loses fight to keep 5-year-old brain-damaged daughter alive
'Desperately sad day' as mother loses fight to keep 5-year-old brain-damaged daughter alive

A single mother has lost the latest round in her legal challenge to stop life support treatment for her brain-damaged daughter being ended.

Government preparing to ease church singing rules
Government preparing to ease church singing rules

The Government is reportedly preparing to relax the rules around church singing from 29 March, according to an update to church leaders.

Disappointment after court denies judicial review into Relationships and Sex Education
Disappointment after court denies judicial review into Relationships and Sex Education

The Court of Appeal has upheld the High Court's refusal to grant a judicial review into Relationships and Sex Education.

Bishop of Carlisle receives 'informal rebuke' over 'serious errors of judgement'
Bishop of Carlisle receives 'informal rebuke' over 'serious errors of judgement'

The Bishop of Carlisle, James Newcome, has received an informal rebuke from the Archbishop of York after writing a character reference for a priest jailed for molesting children.

'Monoculture of intolerance' surrounds conversion therapy - ex-gay Christian
'Monoculture of intolerance' surrounds conversion therapy - ex-gay Christian

An ex-gay Christian has decried the "monoculture of intolerance" around therapy and support for people with unwanted same-sex attraction or gender confusion.