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Pakistani girl at centre of forced marriage and conversion case moved to government shelter
Pakistani girl at centre of forced marriage and conversion case moved to government shelter

The girl has been placed in a neutral government shelter, pending the results of an age test.

A three day journey by canoe to receive life-saving treatment from Mercy Ships
A three day journey by canoe to receive life-saving treatment from Mercy Ships

Most Madagascans cannot afford surgery, even on the rare occasions its available.

Drought insurance helps Nepal families survive food crisis
Drought insurance helps Nepal families survive food crisis

An innovative drought insurance scheme has provided emergency support to hundreds of vulnerable farming families in western Nepal

Britain has become ‘dangerously complacent’ over family breakdown
Britain has become ‘dangerously complacent’ over family breakdown

Dr Harry Benson, Research Director at the Marriage Foundation, said the latest official data on families and households pointed to a “profound social change” that had received little public attention despite long-term consequences for family stability and child wellbeing.

Church of Scotland issues slavery apology
Church of Scotland issues slavery apology

The Church of Scotland General Assembly said it was “grieved beyond telling” for the suffering inflicted.

Church of England releases prayer for national unity
Church of England releases prayer for national unity

Bishops in the Church of England have issued a prayer for unity in the UK that asks God's protection from "the perils of division and hatred". 

Police drop criminal investigation into street preacher
Police drop criminal investigation into street preacher

A pastor has hailed a "win for free speech" after police dropped a criminal investigation into him over comments he made about Islam and transgender ideology while street preaching. 

Christians encouraged to be bold in public life
Christians encouraged to be bold in public life

Christians were urged to continue “standing and speaking for Jesus” in workplaces, schools, politics and local communities.

Christians, Jews and Muslims unite in week of solidarity
Christians, Jews and Muslims unite in week of solidarity

The aim is to have a million "acts of hope" this week.

Court case launched in support of DRC Christians
Court case launched in support of DRC Christians

DRC forces believed the locals were sympathetic to M23 rebels.

Archbishop of Canterbury pledges solidarity with Britain's Jews
Archbishop of Canterbury pledges solidarity with Britain's Jews

Antisemitic incidents have increased in frequency and deadliness.

Poll suggests quarter of British Christians are 'Christian nationalists'
Poll suggests quarter of British Christians are 'Christian nationalists'

Around a quarter of Christians in Britain identify as Christian nationalists or are sympathetic to its ideas

Cuban pastor's son at risk following months-long detention
Cuban pastor's son at risk following months-long detention

The family has long been a target for Cuban authorities

IDF soldiers jailed for desecrating statue of Mary
IDF soldiers jailed for desecrating statue of Mary

It's not the first time IDF soldiers have been disrespectful of Christian sites.

Labour presses on with controversial plans to ban 'conversion therapy'
Labour presses on with controversial plans to ban 'conversion therapy'

Critics of the plans fear that ordinary Christian practices will be criminalised.