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Pro-life group disappointed after judge sides with Scottish Government on abortion pills
Pro-life group disappointed after judge sides with Scottish Government on abortion pills

A pro-life group has lost its legal challenge against the Scottish Government's plans to allow women to take abortion pills at home.

BioBlitz at Canterbury Cathedral to record wildlife that call the World Heritage Site home
BioBlitz at Canterbury Cathedral to record wildlife that call the World Heritage Site home

The 'BioBlitz' is being carried out by the cathedral to keep track of the wildlife living there and help it better understand how to support biodiversity in its grounds.

Manchester Cathedral open for quiet reflection on second anniversary of arena bombing
Manchester Cathedral open for quiet reflection on second anniversary of arena bombing

Manchester Cathedral was welcoming people in on Wednesday to remember those lost in the attack on an Ariana Grande concert two years ago.

'Shocking' surge in cases of modern slavery involving children
'Shocking' surge in cases of modern slavery involving children

The number of modern slavery cases under police investigation that involve children is "shocking", advocacy group CARE has said.

New national landmark being built near Birmingham to celebrate the UK's Christian heritage
New national landmark being built near Birmingham to celebrate the UK's Christian heritage

The winning design for the Wall of Answered Prayer has been unveiled following a global three-year architectural competition

Pro-life student group wins right to presence on Aberdeen University campus after legal challenge
Pro-life student group wins right to presence on Aberdeen University campus after legal challenge

A pro-life student group has been told it can formally have a presence on Aberdeen University campus following a legal challenge.

Iranian court upholds prison sentences of two Christian converts
Iranian court upholds prison sentences of two Christian converts

Saheb Fadaie was sentenced to 18 months in prison and Fatemeh Bakhteri to 12 months last September after being found guilty of "spreading propaganda against the regime".

New sanctuary marks fresh start for Texas church where over two dozen people were killed
New sanctuary marks fresh start for Texas church where over two dozen people were killed

Sutherland Springs began a new chapter on Sunday when it dedicated a brand new sanctuary a year and a half after a horrific mass shooting left over two dozen congregants dead.

Sadiq Khan is wrong about abortion clinic buffer zones, says pro-life group
Sadiq Khan is wrong about abortion clinic buffer zones, says pro-life group

Pro-lifers have expressed disappointment over the Mayor of London's support for buffer zones around abortion clinics.

UK Government criticised over asylum rejection for Pakistani Christian family
UK Government criticised over asylum rejection for Pakistani Christian family

The Very Rev Susan Brown said she was "angered and exasperated" by the UK Government's treatment of people who are genuinely seeking refuge on British shores.

Former lesbian explains why she left same-sex relationship after going back to church
Former lesbian explains why she left same-sex relationship after going back to church

A woman who had a lesbian partner has opened up about why she ended the relationship after coming back to church four years ago.

Killing of community leaders in Colombia has reached 'unprecedented' levels
Killing of community leaders in Colombia has reached 'unprecedented' levels

Belisario Arciniegas García, a community leader in Micoahumado, is the latest victim in a string of killings targeting community leaders championing peace and human rights in Colombia.

Church of Scotland installs new Moderator Colin Sinclair
Church of Scotland installs new Moderator Colin Sinclair

The Edinburgh-based minister with a passion for Scripture Union was installed as the Church of Scotland's new Moderator on the first day of General Assembly 2019

Israel Folau won't appeal sacking over 'hell awaits' Instagram post
Israel Folau won't appeal sacking over 'hell awaits' Instagram post

Australian rugby star Israel Folau has decided against appealing the termination of his contract over an Instagram post that told gay people among others that "hell awaits" if they did not repent.

Church of England has 'failed' abuse survivors, say bishops
Church of England has 'failed' abuse survivors, say bishops

The failure of the Church of England to be a safe place for victims of abuse is a source of shame, bishops in the Church of England have said.

Archbishop of Canterbury interviews Pope Francis for Thy Kingdom Come
Archbishop of Canterbury interviews Pope Francis for Thy Kingdom Come

Justin Welby has become the first Archbishop of Canterbury to interview a pope in a symbol of the warm relationship shared by the two Church leaders.