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Pro-life group defends anti-abortion posters targeting Stella Creasy after huge backlash
A pro-life group has defended a series of graphic posters aimed at rallying opposition against Labour MP Stella Creasy's abortion views.

Manchester City Council consulting on abortion clinic buffer zone
Manchester City Council is consulting on plans to implement a buffer zone around an abortion clinic that will restrict the activities of pro-life volunteers.

Archbishops' movement inspiring Christians worldwide to pray for friends and family
An ecumenical movement launched by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York has inspired a fresh wave of prayer among Christians for their loved ones.

America's evangelicals are more concerned about healthcare than abortion and religious liberty - study
In the study by LifeWay Research, concerns over healthcare far outweighed abortion and religious liberty, two issues typically regarded as key battlegrounds in the US culture wars.

Christian actress sues theatre after being fired over Facebook comments
A Christian actress is suing her former agency and the theatre where she had a starring role in the musical, The Colour Purple, before being let go over Facebook comments expressing a biblical view of homosexuality.

'Jerusalem' voted UK's favourite hymn
Jerusalem beat enduring favourites like How Great Thou Art and Amazing Grace to top the poll of Songs of Praise viewers.

'Abusive' flows of money robbing poor countries of $416bn a year - Christian Aid
The development agency said that money earned, transferred or used around the world illegally or by abusing laws was robbing poor nations of revenues worth $416bn a year.

'It's time for the church to get serious about mental health,' says Jarrid Wilson's widow
The wife of pastor Jarrid Wilson, who committed suicide earlier this month, has pleaded with the church to work hard at becoming a place that is "a little bit safer for people".

Poldark star joins cast of new movie about the life of Jesus
Aidan Turner, star of The Hobbit and hit BBC TV show, Poldark, is the latest cast member to be confirmed for a new movie about the life of Jesus.

Over 800 healthcare professionals voice opposition to new Northern Ireland abortion laws
Over 800 healthcare professionals have outlined their opposition to new abortion laws due to come into effect in Northern Ireland next month.

Court ruling in support of euthanasia in Italy is 'deeply concerning'
A court ruling effectively legalising euthanasia and assisted suicide in Italy is "deeply concerning and disappointing", a pro-life campaign group has said.

Severely disabled man begs lawmakers not to legalise assisted dying
Dr Mark Blackwell, a former psychiatrist, said that if the law were changed on assisted dying it would make him feel like his life and suffering were a "waste of time".

New guidelines could lead to increase in abortions, fear pro-life campaigners
New guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) could lead to more women choosing to have an abortion, pro-life campaigners have warned.

Hungarian husband and wife team move to Shetland to help with church shake-up
A Hungarian minister and his family have arrived in Shetland to help the Church of Scotland as it continues to undergo huge changes in the face of declining membership.

Seafaring group welcomes release of UK-flagged tanker Stena Impero seized by Iran
Christian seafaring charity Stella Maris has welcomed reports that the UK-flagged tanker seized by Iran is once again on the move.
Language in Brexit debate has become 'unacceptable', say bishops
Church of England bishops have called for people on all sides of the Brexit debate to "speak to others with respect" after a week in which the Prime Minister came under fire over his comments on Britain's withdrawal from the EU and a number of MPs revealed they had received threats.