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Anxious wait for pastor prosecuted for preaching outside hospital
A retired pastor who was prosecuted after preaching a sermon outside a hospital in Northern Ireland faces an anxious wait to find out the verdict in his case.
Over 10,000 sign petition in support of church fighting outreach ban
The church has the support of Reform leader Nigel Farage.
Christian private school blames Labour's VAT raid as it weighs up closure
Labour's policy has been described as "ideological vandalism".
High Court overturns conviction of Christian man who emailed abortion images to police
A High Court judge has overturned the conviction of a pro-life campaigner who sent graphic images of abortion to the police and local officials.
MPs appear to be turning against assisted suicide bill
MPs who previously voted for assisted suicide appear to be turning against it.
London College of Bishops denounces antisemitic incidents
The London College of Bishops has said it “unequivocally” condemns a number of apparently antisemitic attacks aimed at synagogues, charities and shops.
Church of Scotland to consider apology for alleged slavery links
The Church of Scotland’s General Assembly will next month consider a report detailing historic links to the transatlantic slave trade and proposals for an official institutional apology.
Baroness Scotland urges people of all faiths to support religious freedom
Two thirds of people worldwide are believed to live in countries with no, or limited, religious freedom.
Council accused of 'unprecedented' use of powers to silence gospel preaching
Bread of Life Community Church is challenging the council's legally binding Community Protection Notice in court.
Government under fire for incentivising more 'lunch hour' abortions
Sir Edward Leigh said it seems as if "abortion providers now writing government abortion policy".
Street preacher case is a 'shocking' attack on freedom of religion and speech
The Christian Institute, which is supporting the pastor, accused the police and Public Prosecution Service of "overstepping the mark".
CoE bishop chosen to co-chair parliamentary group on safeguarding
Joanne Grenfell has been the CoE's leading safeguarding bishop for three years.
IDF says 'appropriate measures' will be taken against soldier who desecrated Jesus statue
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said “appropriate measures” will be taken against any of its troops involved in the desecration of a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon.
Polling expert: No 'public consent' for assisted suicide
People are concerned about the safeguards of the assisted suicide bill.
Street preacher arrested in Watford
Footage has circulated online of a Christian pastor being arrested while street preaching at the weekend.
US monitoring case of pastor arrested in abortion clinic buffer zone
Pastor Johnston made no mention of abortion while within the zone.