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Majority of blasphemy cases in Pakistan ‘fabricated,’ officials say
Officials in Pakistan last week reported to a parliamentary committee that a majority of 333 blasphemy cases registered in the past five years in four provinces were fabricated, according to media reports.
Ann Widdecombe remembered in Parliament as woman of 'profound faith' and conviction
MPs have paid tribute to Ann Widdecombe in the Commons as counter-terrorism police continue the investigation into her death.
Amnesty International UK expresses 'regret' over report that branded Christian groups 'anti-rights'
Amnesty International UK has expressed "regret" over the publication of a report that labelled dozens of Christian, pro-life and gender critical organisations as "anti-rights".
Counter-terrorism police take over investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death
Counter-terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of former Cabinet minister Ann Widdecombe.
Church of England Synod rejects motion affirming same-sex relationships
The motion was passed by clergy and laity but rejected by bishops.
Christian MP Päivi Räsänen's UK travel authorisation cancelled
Päivi Räsänen, the Christian politician convicted in Finland for her views on marriage and sexuality, says her electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the UK has been cancelled.
Church of England passes motion on Palestinian Christians despite warnings from Chief Rabbi
Britain's Chief Rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, warned that the document "amounts to political activism dressed up as theology and risks undermining decades of Christian-Jewish relations".
EU urges Pakistan to protect religious minority girls from forced conversions
Many victims are Christian women and girls.
Police arrest Christian victims after attack on Coptic church
Egyptian police arrested four Christian men who had been assaulted by a mob during an attack on a Coptic place of worship in Egypt, and freed them two days later once they abandoned the complaint they lodged against those who beat them.
Church of England adds annual commemoration for 21 Christian men martyred by Islamic State
It marks the first change to the Church of England's liturgical calendar in 16 years.
Church must resist 'us vs them' politics, warns Bishop of Leicester
The Bishop of Leicester, Martyn Snow, told Synod that divisions are putting British democracy at risk as he urged the Church to play its part in reconciliation.
Calls for policy change after Ireland’s abortion total passes 65,000
More than 65,000 abortions have been performed in the Republic of Ireland since abortion services were introduced in 2019, according to newly released figures from the Department of Health in Ireland.
Fresh arrest in Ann Widdecombe murder investigation
The politician and devout Catholic was found dead in her home on Thursday with serious injuries.
Ancient Christian city unearthed in Egypt’s desert
Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a remarkably preserved Byzantine-era settlement in the Dakhla Oasis, revealing new evidence of an organised Christian community that flourished in the Western Desert more than 1,600 years ago.
CSW warns of increased suppression in Cuba five years on from protests
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has warned of increased suppression in Cuba in a new report to mark the fifth anniversary of a series of protests across the island nation.
Ann Widdecombe: heroine of the pro-life cause
During Ann Widdecombe's long and distinguished career in Parliament, she was a leader in the public fight for protections for unborn babies at the beginning of life and the elderly and vulnerable towards the end of life.