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Pro-life grandmother Rose Docherty considering legal options to prevent future prosecution
The Crown Office has decided not to appeal after a court cleared her of charges.

Christian group has mixed feelings about new trans guidance
The NHS can no longer hide behind the "waiting for guidance" excuse, but a Christian group fears that inaction will still be the order of the day as the guidance does not extend to workplaces.

National Churches Trust: End 'unfair' VAT on historic church repairs
The National Churches Trust (NCT) has urged the government to reconsider its decision to end an exemption from VAT for historic churches paying for repair work.

Pleas to remember Africa's forgotten wars
Both Sudan and the DRC have been blighted by endless civil wars.

Christian bookshop named 'champion' by industry association
Green Pastures is believed to be the only Christian bookshop in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Woman cleared of breaching abortion clinic buffer zone
Claire Brennan was the first person convicted under Northern Ireland's 'safe access' laws.

Holy Land leader welcomes release of Palestinian Anglican held by Israel
Many of the details surrounding Layan Nasir's case remain unclear.

Government fund for historic churches opens for submissions
The government's handling of funding for historic churches has been criticised.

Despite minor improvements, Saudi Arabia remains a tough place for Christians
Officially, conversion from Islam carries the death penalty.

Church of Scotland urged to adapt funding model
The Church of Scotland had an unexpectedly good financial year but more change is needed for long-term financial sustainability.

Royal College of Nursing criticised for display of trans flag
Typically a flag denotes the ownership of a tribe or group over an area.

Christians call for ceasefire amid DRC's Ebola crisis
So far 131 people have been killed by the outbreak.

Mullally denounces misuse of religion following Tommy Robinson rally
Both Mullally and Robinson say they want a united society.

Thousands attend 'March for Jesus' in Belfast
"The atmosphere was full of joy, faith and the presence of God," said organisers.

Proposed conversion therapy ban comes up against human rights law
Labour wants to ban so-called 'conversion therapy' but critics point out that abusive practices are already illegal.

House of Lords to debate abortion complications and protections for survivors
Babies who survive abortion are left to die.