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Christian festival organisers ‘heartbroken’ after festivalgoer dies in sign incident
Organisers of the Big Church Festival have said they are “heartbroken” at the news a festivalgoer has died after a sign fell at the event in West Sussex.
Six injured after sign falls at Christian festival
Emergency services were called to the Big Church Festival at Wiston Park, near Steyning, shortly after 3.30pm on Friday.
Scottish government urged to increase support for pregnant women amid record abortion figures
The Scottish government is being urged to increase support for expectant mothers following a record number of abortions.
Pro-lifers to protest 'diabolical celebration of abortion' at Belfast City Hall
Belfast City Hall is to be turned green in support of abortion.
Worcester Cathedral begins project to restore at-risk tower pinnacles
The work is expected to be completed in January.
New Iranian security law could be used to further suppress Christian activity
Religious freedom campaigners have warned that a new law aimed at countering foreign espionage in Iran may actually be used to further suppress the rights of Christians.
Christian leaders respond to devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet
Christian leaders have offered their prayers as emergency workers continue to respond to catastrophic flash floods in Nepal and Tibet killed hundreds of people and left many more missing.
Calls for investigation after monk killed at Ukrainian monastery
A law firm representing the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) has said the murder of a monk cannot be separated from what it describes as a wider campaign of persecution against the Church.
Church of Scotland considers giving up historic abbey to government care
Is the Church of Scotland losing its historical buildings or doing what it can to preserve them?
Former Bishop of Durham admits misconduct in handling of John Smyth allegations
The former Bishop of Durham, Paul Butler, has admitted to allegations of misconduct in connection to the handling of abuse claims against the late John Smyth.
David Campanale seeks almost £790,000 in compensation from Lib Dems
The Liberal Democrats have previously admitted to unlawful religious discrimination.
Anna Faris says son has asked her to become a Christian
The Scary Movie star suggested she was open to becoming a Christian "but it’s going to take a whole lot of long conversations".
Church of England urges prayers for those impacted by heatwaves, drought and wildfires
The Church of England is encouraging its parishioners to pray for those impacted by drought, heatwaves and wildfires, in what could well become Britain’s hottest summer on record.
Winchester churches make most of heatwaves with outreach initiatives
Churches in the Diocese of Winchester have been making the most of the unusually hot summer by heading out into the community and holding worship and other events outside.
Proposed 'Babies bill' is about 'supporting' families during first 1,001 days of life
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) has thrown its support behind a so-called “Babies Bill” that would provide additional support to babies, parents and carers from the moment of conception until a child turns two.
Ulster Unionists to prevent use of puberty blockers on children in Pathways scheme
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has indicated that it will prevent children in Northern Ireland from taking part in the controversial “Pathways” trial under which participating children will be given puberty blockers.
