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Sorrow and hope: What I learned from saying goodbye to my mother during the pandemic
Sorrow and hope: What I learned from saying goodbye to my mother during the pandemic

In the middle of the coronavirus lockdown in the spring of 2020, Carol's mother Margaret died peacefully at Pilgrims' Friend Society's Bethany Christian Home in Plymouth. Here Carol recalls precious memories of her mother and reflects on the glorious hope she had in Jesus.

Heidi Crowter speaks out against abortion up to birth for babies with disabilities
Heidi Crowter speaks out against abortion up to birth for babies with disabilities

Disability rights campaigner, Heidi Crowter, has told the Health Committee of the Northern Ireland Assembly that the abortion legislation in the region "tells me and other people with Down's syndrome that we are worth less than those without disabilities".

Violence and harassment against women 'ignored for far too long' - Welby
Violence and harassment against women 'ignored for far too long' - Welby

The Archbishop of Canterbury has called for repentance and "resolute action" from men in the wake of Sarah Everard's tragic murder.

Church must acknowledge 'culpability' in culture of violence against women, says Christian campaigner

After the horrific kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard this week, Christian gender justice specialist Natalie Collins says the Church must listen to women about the change that is needed in society.

Many Christians are looking forward to getting back to church - survey
Many Christians are looking forward to getting back to church - survey

Nearly one in four people who attended church before the coronavirus pandemic plan to attend more frequently after it has ended, according to Lifeway Research.

Controversial hate crime Bill passes in Scotland
Controversial hate crime Bill passes in Scotland

The Scottish Government's controversial Hate Crime Bill has been passed in Holyrood as concerns remain over the impact on free speech.

Bishop of Bath and Wells announces early retirement as he continues recovery from leukaemia
Bishop of Bath and Wells announces early retirement as he continues recovery from leukaemia

The Bishop of Bath and Wells has announced he will be taking early retirement on medical grounds as he continues his recovery from treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia.

Distinguished Christian scientist John Polkinghorne dies aged 90
Distinguished Christian scientist John Polkinghorne dies aged 90

John Polkinghorne, Anglican priest and respected theoretical physicist, has passed away at the age of 90.

Tributes paid to 'tireless witness for Christ' Luis Palau
Tributes paid to 'tireless witness for Christ' Luis Palau

Christian leaders have been paying tribute to respected evangelist Luis Palau, who died from lung cancer on Thursday aged 86.

Luis Palau: a life well-lived
Luis Palau: a life well-lived

With Luis Palau's 'promotion to glory' another of a generation of pioneering preachers has left us.

Much-loved evangelist Luis Palau dies aged 86
Much-loved evangelist Luis Palau dies aged 86

International evangelist Luis Palau has passed away at the age of 86 after a three-year battle with lung cancer.

Dramatic rise in persecution of Christian women - Open Doors
Dramatic rise in persecution of Christian women - Open Doors

Their study finds forced marriages have increased by 16%, and physical violence against women has increased 31%.

Change of mission for RZIM after Ravi Zacharias abuse report
Change of mission for RZIM after Ravi Zacharias abuse report

The mission of RZIM is undergoing a major overhaul after the ministry was rocked by revelations of sexual misconduct by its late founder and namesake Ravi Zacharias.

Christian festival organisers plead for help as pandemic puts survival at risk
Christian festival organisers plead for help as pandemic puts survival at risk

The organisers of major Christian festivals, including Spring Harvest and New Wine, are appealing for financial support after having to cancel their events for two years in a row.

Pastors should not be prosecuted for helping people with unwanted same-sex attraction - Christian Institute
Pastors should not be prosecuted for helping people with unwanted same-sex attraction - Christian Institute

The Christian Institute is urging the Government to protect religious freedom after a debate on conversion therapy in Parliament.

Christians challenge Scottish Government over ban on communal worship during lockdown
Christians challenge Scottish Government over ban on communal worship during lockdown

Church leaders are hailing a "crucial moment for the freedom of the church in Scotland" as they face the Scottish Government in court over the criminalisation of communal worship during lockdown.