Appointment of new Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief welcomed
The appointment of David Smith MP as the new Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) has been welcomed by Christian charities.
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Abbey apologises after review into shocking abuse
Caldey Abbey in Wales has apologised for historical child sex abuse perpetrated by a monk between the 1960s and 1990s.
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Christian school counsellor sues over sacking
A Christian social media influencer and school counsellor is suing her former employer after claiming she was sacked for expressing traditional beliefs about marriage.
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Calls for end to 'pills by post' abortion scheme
There have been calls to end the 'pills by post' at-home abortion service after a man was jailed for using abortion pills acquired through the scheme to end a woman's pregnancy without her knowledge.
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Kemi Badenoch criticises 'naive' church leaders in UK
UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has accused some church leaders of being "naive" in allowing asylum seekers to convert to Christianity as a way to exploit the UK's immigration system.
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Notre-Dame reopens to the world
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris has reopened with a dazzling ceremony and concert after a painstaking five-year restoration following a devastating fire in 2019.
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Welby apologises for hurt caused by farewell Lords speech
The outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has apologised after his farewell speech in the House of Lords sparked anger from victims of abuse.
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Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi says Jesus message on rainbow armband 'speaks for itself'
Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi has addressed the controversy over his "Jesus loves you" message scrawled onto his rainbow armband.
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Balm mentioned in the Bible rediscovered in 1,000-year-old seed grown into small tree
Horticulturists are celebrating the growth of a 1,000 year old "Tsori" seed, discovered nearly 30 years ago, which is believed to produce a balm resin mentioned several times in the Bible.
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Legalising assisted suicide will be 'a huge step backwards'
Christians have continued to react with disappointment after MPs voted in favour legalising assisted suicide.
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Christians urged to keep praying after MPs vote to legalise assisted suicide
Christians are being urged to keep on praying after MPs voted in the House of Commons to legalise assisted suicide in England and Wales.
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Protests outside Parliament as MPs debate assisted suicide
Protesters have gathered outside Parliament to make their opposition to assisted suicide known as MPs debate Kim Leadbeater's bill proposing a change to the law.
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Most Brits say assisted suicide is too 'complex' to rush
A majority of the public (62 per cent) believe the issue is "too complex and polarised" to be rushed through.
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