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Christian teacher who said being LGBT was a sin loses High Court challenge
The High Court has upheld the dismissal of a Christian teacher who told pupils at the London school where she worked that being LGBT was a sin.
Christian nurse launches legal action after investigation for calling convicted transgender paedophile ‘Mr’
A Christian senior nurse was investigated and deemed “a potential risk” after she referred to a convicted transgender child sex offender as ‘Mr’.
Retired pastor prosecuted under abortion buffer zone laws
A retired pastor is being prosecuted for an alleged breach of an abortion clinic buffer zone in Northern Ireland.
90 year old's secret sausage roll recipe helps raises £30,000 for church
A 90-year-old former RAF driver has helped to save his local church, after raising £30,000 through the production and sale of sausage rolls and malt loaf.
Free speech win as judge throws out case against Christian street preacher
A Christian street preacher prosecuted after criticising Islam is celebrating a win for free speech after his case was thrown out by a judge this week.
1,500 year old 'Nun of the Rings' found in Israel
Archaeologists in Israel have discovered the remains of a nun who practised an extreme form of asceticism.
'Citizens Jury' on euthanasia 'deeply flawed'
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics (NCB) and its “citizen’s jury” has been called “deeply flawed” by Care Not Killing (CNK), a group which campaigns against euthanasia and in favour of greater palliative care.
What Ramadan means for Muslims and how we can pray for them
An Iranian Christian has given her insights into the meaning of Ramadan for Muslims and has shared three prayer topics for Christians to consider during the Islamic holy month.
Christians in the West Bank facing more difficulties since ceasefire agreed
Local sources in the West Bank have claimed that since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began six weeks ago, Christians in the area have faced increasing difficulties, mainly due to increased security and travel restrictions.
Pro-trans union boss removed from tribunal panel hearing case of sacked Christian teacher
The former head of trade union UNISON, Chris Tansley, has been removed from the Tribunal bench in the case of 'Hannah', a Christian primary school teacher who was dismissed for raising concerns about a child in her class who was being “socially transitioned”.
Midwifery student suspended from training course for abortion comments
Sara Spencer was eventually cleared of all wrongdoing.
Re-trial for chaplain sacked over sermon on diversity and equality
The case of a chaplain who lost his job over comments he made about LGBT ideology in a school sermon is to return to court for a re-trial.
New Islamophobia definition could have 'chilling' effect on free speech
A new definition of “Islamophobia” being explored by the government could serve as a de-facto Islamic blasphemy law, that will stoke division and play into the hands of Islamist groups, critics warn.
Pope stable after suffering respiratory failure
The prognosis for Pope Francis, who was hospitalised with breathing difficulties more than two weeks ago, remains “guarded”, the latest update from the Vatican has confirmed.
Tribunal hears case of sacked Christian who raised concerns about transitioning child
“Teachers are being bullied not to question trans affirming policies but evidence shows they put the welfare of children at serious risk."
Life as an army chaplain in Ukraine
A priest in Ukraine has given an account of his role in offering spiritual support to soldiers on the frontline of the current conflict.