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Date set for High Court hearing in landmark Down's syndrome case
The date has been set for a hearing at the High Court in a landmark legal challenge against abortion laws that discriminate against people with Down's syndrome.
Irish Prime Minister called to protect religious freedom after Covid worship ban
An open letter has been sent to Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin calling for guarantees that church worship will never again be banned in Ireland.
EU appoints new religious freedom envoy
The European Commission has appointed a new religious freedom Special Envoy after a two year vacancy.
Church of Scotland to debate legislation on same-sex marriage
The Church of Scotland's General Assembly meeting later this month will debate legislation on allowing ministers to conduct same-sex marriages.
Government threatened with legal action over conversion therapy ban
The Christian Institute is threatening to take legal action against the Government if a proposed ban on conversion therapy ends up criminalising the "wrong kind of prayer".
Make your vote count, say bishops
Bishops in Wales are encouraging people to get out and vote on election day.
Pressure mounts on Government to legalise assisted suicide
Matt Hancock has said that all arguments need to be considered in the debate on legalising assisted suicide.
Covid forces cancellation of Greenbelt for second year in a row
Greenbelt, one of the biggest Christian festivals in the UK, has been cancelled for the second year running due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
High Court judge approves withdrawal of Pippa Knight's life support treatment
A High Court judge has said there should be no more delays in withdrawing life-support treatment for a 5-year-old girl with brain damage.
Interfaith collaborative launched to promote peace and religious freedom
The programme will focus on Iraq, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kenya, Mali and Uganda.
Pro-life group fundraising for judicial review into Northern Ireland abortion law
A leading pro-life group is hoping to raise over £100,000 to fund a judicial review into Westminster's "illegitimate and unconstitutional" efforts to impose abortion on Northern Ireland.
India's church ministers ask for prayer as country battles second wave
As India records record deaths and Covid-19 cases, church ministers in the country are asking for prayer.
John Stott's vision 'still relevant' in today's 'hostile' world
John Stott's vision of respectful dialogue and incarnational mission are as relevant today as they were during his lifetime, says his close friend, Christian doctor and ethicist John Wyatt.
Equality watchdog calls for gender critical views to be protected under law
The equality watchdog has expressed its concerns for freedom of speech if the sacking of a researcher over a trans critical tweet is upheld.
China tightens regulations on clergy
The measures are "one more weapon" to restrict religious communities, says one human rights lawyer.
Church of England sets out vision for further education engagement
The Church of England is seeking to expand its involvement in the further education sector.