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Ireland's abortion laws must protect conscientious objection, say bishops
As the legalisation of abortion in Ireland reaches the final stages in the Irish Parliament, bishops are urging lawmakers to protect conscientious objection.
Number of children addicted to anti-anxiety drug Xanax doubles
The number of children in England being treated for addiction to Xanax has doubled in the space of a year, according to new figures.
School that cancelled Christmas reverses decision after students complain
A school that called off Christmas because it had become too commercialised has backtracked on its decision after students complained.
Brexit needs to offer 'hopeful vision' for the nation, says Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury has told peers that Britain's withdrawal from the European Union must be underpinned by hope.
'Grinch' Scottish shopping centre refuses to display nativity scene because it is 'religiously neutral'
A Scottish shopping centre is refusing to display a nativity crib to avoid offending non-Christian customers all while promoting its Christmas market.
Prince Charles praises 'inspiring faith' of persecuted Christians
The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to the faith and courage of Christians around the world being persecuted for their beliefs.
New Zealand Church apologises for its role in Maori land grabs during the colonial era
The Anglican Church of New Zealand has apologised to the Maori people of Tauranga for forced land possessions in the 1800s.
Euthanasia doctor in Belgium has helped 140 people to die
As Belgium's euthanasia laws come under scrutiny over the death of a woman with autism, one physician admits he has personally ended the lives of around 140 people.
Albert Einstein's 'God letter' sells at auction for $2.9m
A letter in which Albert Einstein shared his thoughts on God and the Bible has sold at auction for $2.9m.
Home Secretary Sajid Javid says Asia Bibi's safety is his 'first concern'
The Home Secretary has defended the Government's response to an appeal for asylum from the family of Asia Bibi.
Christian magistrate sacked over views on gay adoption moves forward with appeal
A Christian magistrate sacked after saying he thought it best for children to be raised by a mother and father has been given permission to appeal the decision.
Fossil fuels threaten to undermine efforts to address climate change, warns coalition
A coalition of Christian and secular development groups has welcomed the World Bank Group's new climate targets while warning that efforts will be undermined by continued investment in fossil fuels.
Second referendum on Brexit would be dangerous, says Archbishop of York
A second referendum on Brexit will undermine Britain's democracy and threaten civil unrest, the Archbishop of York has warned.
Tribunal to decide whether veganism should have same protected status as religion
An employment tribunal is being asked to decide whether ethical veganism deserves the same protected status in under law as religion after a campaigner brought a discrimination case against his former employer.
Babies kicking the in womb are trying to 'map' their own bodies, say scientists
A study by researchers at University College, London has found that unborn babies kicking in the womb may be trying to explore their surroundings and develop a sense of their own body
Christians tell world leaders to step up climate change action
The open letter has been signed by over 5,000 people, including 56 Christian leaders from 15 countries