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DUP leader Arlene Foster condemns 'insidious' changes to Northern Ireland's abortion laws
Ms Foster told BBC Northern Ireland's Sunday Politics Programme that there was "no way" the Northern Ireland Assembly would have voted for abortion up to 28 weeks

Gavin Calver to take over as new Evangelical Alliance chief executive
The Evangelical Alliance has appointed Gavin Calver to be its new chief executive when Steve Clifford steps down later this year.
Pope asks al-Assad to resume negotiations to end years of conflict
Pope Francis has written to Bashar al-Assad urging him to take steps to end the humanitarian crisis in Idlib and resume negotiations towards ending years of devastating civil war.

Jonas Brothers' dad partners with Michael W Smith on new music label
The label forms part of the Michael W Smith Center for Commercial Music launching in the autumn at Liberty's School of Music.

Nigerian security forces accused of bias against Christian victims of attacks
Security forces in Nigeria have been accused of bias towards the perpetrators of attacks on largely Christian communities.

A UK Christian charity crosses the pond to help Americans in debt
Christians Against Poverty has been working through churches to help people in debt since 1996. Now it is opening up its first centre in the US to help even more people there.

Church leaders 'greatly aggrieved' by assault on pro-democracy protesters
Hong Kong Church leaders have condemned the violent assault on pro-democracy protesters and passengers at an MTR station in the city's Yuen Long area.

Hong Kong government must take initiative to resolve crisis, say Church leaders
Church leaders in Hong Kong have issued an urgent appeal for peace and dialogue as hundreds of thousands turned out once again to protest a controversial extradition Bill.

Holistic approach required to tackle Ebola outbreak, says Christian Aid
"The only way we will be able to save as many lives as possible is if we work alongside communities â and through trusted local figureheads like faith leaders and traditional leaders â to combat widespread fear and distrust about the disease and its causes," the aid agency said.

Drinking beer is easy but being a Christian is a 'tough call', says Alice Cooper
The "real rebellion" is to be a Christian, said the 'Theatre of Death' rocker

Norman Warren remembered
Norman Warren, who passed away on 19 June, was a Church of England priest and author of the hugely influential tract, Journey into Life, which sold over 30 million copies and was translated into numerous languages worldwide.

Christian rappers accuse Katy Perry of copying their song
Katy Perry appeared in court last week to give evidence in response to copyright infringement claims brought by Christian rappers over the 2008 song "Joyful Noise" featuring Lecrae.
Perpetrators of child sexual abuse must be punished, says Pope Francis
Pope Francis suggested that a culture change was needed in the Catholic Church and that he wanted an "apostolate of prevention" to be implemented to prevent minors from being abused.

A prayer to mark 50 years since the moon landing
Churches are joining in celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the moon landing by holding special exhibitions and interactive events, while the Church of England has released a special prayer giving thanks to the God who made it all possible.

London City Mission CEO forgives police officer who watched adult content in his home after son's heartbreaking suicide
The CEO of London City Mission has said he forgives the police officer who watched adult content on his TV hours after his son had taken his own life.

Evangelical Fellowship in the Anglican Communion appoints Henry Scriven as interim General Secretary
The Evangelical Fellowship in the Anglican Communion (EFAC) has appointed Bishop Henry Scriven as interim General Secretary.