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Organisers expect pro-life march in September to be biggest ever
Following Parliament's controversial vote on abortion, this year's event holds extra significance.

Former leader of church movement found guilty of 17 counts of indecent assault
Chris Brain, founder of the Nine O'Clock Service, has been found guilty of 17 counts of indecent assault against nine women.

Pakistan: Not one person found guilty of anti-Christian pogrom in 2023
There are sadly many incidents competing for the title "worst incident against Christians" in Pakistan's history.

Pakistani bishops express 'deep concern and grief' over appointment of lesbian Archbishop of Wales
In an open letter to the head of the Anglican Communion, they said that such decisions were not without consequences.

MP hopes 'common sense' decision in Scottish abortion zone case will lead to change across UK
Rose Docherty's case attracted the attention of the US Vice President.

Disabled CoE adviser fears impact of legalising assisted suicide
Gaining a disability can lead to temporary despair, but it doesn't have to be life ending, says Fiona MacMillan, head of the of the Church of England’s neurodiversity working group.

Canada shows UK assisted suicide concerns are valid
There have already been proposals to allow minors to commit medically assisted suicide.

Church in Wales' new archbishop thinks gay marriage stance will soon change
The new Archbishop of Wales thinks the Church in Wales will conduct gay marriages “in the not too distant future”.

Save the Parish founder praises Church for 'finally' listening
Reverend Walker also said he'd seen signs of the "Quiet Revival".

Israel accused of weaponizing aid in Gaza conflict
Aid organisations say that “most major international NGOs have been unable to deliver a single truck of lifesaving supplies”.

Introduction of new age verification rules sees drop in porn users
The Online Safety Act appears to have reduced porn use in the first few weeks since it brought in age verification on adult websites.

Legal challenge launched over Civil Service support for Pride
The Christian Institute has taken steps to remove controversial gender and LGBT ideology from the Civil Service, on the grounds that it compromises political neutrality.

Faith leaders and academics fear theology is disappearing from universities
There are fears for the future of theology and religious studies as the number of UK universities offering the subjects continues to decline.

Legal case to overturn nationwide imposition of gay marriage in the USA
A Christian woman in the US, who was briefly jailed over her stance on same-sex couples, has filed a petition demanding that the Supreme Court reverse its decision to permit same-sex marriages.

People in Ukraine feel 'forgotten', says bishop as Trump and Putin meet in Alaska
A Ukrainian bishop has lamented what he describes as a lack of international response to the ongoing conflict in his country.

Prayers and special services mark VJ Day 80th anniversary
It is 80 years today since VJ Day, which marked the end of World War Two after six years of conflict and millions of deaths.