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Scottish grandmother arrested again over abortion clinic buffer zone vigil
Scottish grandmother arrested again over abortion clinic buffer zone vigil

Four officers were on the scene to arrest the 75-year-old grandmother who silently held a sign within an abortion clinic buffer zone offering help to women.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury suggests Church leaders maintain a 'judicious silence' on immigration
Former Archbishop of Canterbury suggests Church leaders maintain a 'judicious silence' on immigration

The former Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey, has warned his next successor to steer clear of commenting on policies like immigration.

Scots appear to be cautious about legalising assisted suicide
Scots appear to be cautious about legalising assisted suicide

Plans to legalise assisted suicide may fall foul of the European Convention on Human Rights.

Shadow minister backs Christian nurse in trans-race row
Shadow minister backs Christian nurse in trans-race row

Jennifer Melle was suspended after refusing to address a convicted paedophile with female pronouns.

King and Queen to meet Pope Leo XIV
King and Queen to meet Pope Leo XIV

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will meet Pope Leo XIV when they visit the Vatican in October. 

Report highlights discrimination against Christian prisoners in Pakistan
Report highlights discrimination against Christian prisoners in Pakistan

Christian prisoners were often treated as “untouchables” by both prison staff and other prisoners.

Christians back legal challenge over council's decision to lease historic building to mosque
Christians back legal challenge over council's decision to lease historic building to mosque

The mosque will be the first in Monmouthshire, if approved.

Pro-life institute hit by 'anthrax' scare
Pro-life institute hit by 'anthrax' scare

The powder was "almost certainly harmless".

Devoted clergy remain with Gaza flock despite ongoing destruction
Devoted clergy remain with Gaza flock despite ongoing destruction

“Above all, death is everywhere, and the fact is that there is no such thing as a safe place in Gaza.”

Christian declaration calls for freedom of conscience and respect for human dignity
Christian declaration calls for freedom of conscience and respect for human dignity

A new declaration has been launched by Christians that calls on the UK government and leaders in society and academia to respect human dignity and freedom of conscience. 

Church leaders object to ‘co-opting’ of Christian symbols 
Church leaders object to ‘co-opting’ of Christian symbols 

“Any co-opting or corrupting of the Christian faith to exclude others is unacceptable.”

Assisted suicide bill faces 'uphill struggle' after Lords send it to committee for scrutiny
Assisted suicide bill faces 'uphill struggle' after Lords send it to committee for scrutiny

Opponents of Kim Leadbeater's assisted suicide bill continue to hope in its defeat after it faced significant opposition in the House of Lords.

Baptists leaders honoured by Zelensky over aid to Ukraine
Baptists leaders honoured by Zelensky over aid to Ukraine

Over two million people have received aid thanks to the efforts of Baptists in Ukraine.

Scottish Catholics and Episcopalians sign declaration of friendship
Scottish Catholics and Episcopalians sign declaration of friendship

It was signed in support of deeper cooperation and understanding between the two denominations.

Churches unite in prayer, fasting and protest for peace in Gaza
Churches unite in prayer, fasting and protest for peace in Gaza

Will there ever be peace in the Middle East?

Bishop laments 'umpteenth' anti-Christian massacre in Congo
Bishop laments 'umpteenth' anti-Christian massacre in Congo

The constant massacres are taking their toll.