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Nigeria 'must be called to account' over kidnap of 140 Christian children
Nigeria 'must be called to account' over kidnap of 140 Christian children

The international community must act after at least 140 Christian school children were kidnapped in Nigeria on Monday, Release International has said.

Bishop of Liverpool apologises for 'offence' after comments about conservative Anglicans
Bishop of Liverpool apologises for 'offence' after comments about conservative Anglicans

The Bishop of Liverpool, Paul Bayes, has apologised to traditionalist Anglicans for "the offence or distress" caused by comments made during an address in which he called for a "gender-neutral marriage canon".

High Court hears landmark Down's syndrome discrimination case
High Court hears landmark Down's syndrome discrimination case

A landmark legal challenge against the government over discriminatory abortion laws is being heard at the High Court.

'Relief' as attempt to legalise abortion up to birth is withdrawn
'Relief' as attempt to legalise abortion up to birth is withdrawn

An amendment that would have opened the door to abortion on demand, for any reason, up to birth was not put to a vote during a debate in the Commons on Monday.

Last restrictions on communal worship to be lifted
Last restrictions on communal worship to be lifted

All remaining restrictions on communal worship are set to be lifted come July 19, Boris Johnson has confirmed.

Doctors warn against legalising assisted suicide
Doctors warn against legalising assisted suicide

Scottish health secretary Humza Yousaf has been warned of the potential for harm if assisted suicide is legalised in Scotland.

Woman who sought abortion reversal treatment defends doctor under investigation
Woman who sought abortion reversal treatment defends doctor under investigation

The woman, named only as Kate, defended Dr Dermot Kearney, who is currently under investigation by the General Medical Council.

Abortion clinic censorship zones are not widely supported by the public - poll
Abortion clinic censorship zones are not widely supported by the public - poll

Censorship zones around abortion clinics do not enjoy broad public support, a new poll by Savanta ComRes has found.

Canadian pastor arrested over worship service freed from prison
Canadian pastor arrested over worship service freed from prison

A Canadian pastor says he is "thankful" to be freed from prison after being detained over an outdoor worship service.

Burning of churches is 'unacceptable and wrong', says Trudeau
Burning of churches is 'unacceptable and wrong', says Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has condemned a wave of violence across Canada that has seen a number of churches attacked.

Cardinal among 10 charged over London property deal
Cardinal among 10 charged over London property deal

Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu is to stand trial in a Vatican court alongside nine others over a London property deal.

Justin Bieber joins worship artists for Christian concert
Justin Bieber joins worship artists for Christian concert

Justin Bieber, Kari Jobe, Chandler Moore, Tori Kelly and Jaden Smith are all appearing at the Freedom Experience.

Transgender women can be housed in female prisons, court rules
Transgender women can be housed in female prisons, court rules

High Court judges have ruled that it is lawful for transgender women to be housed in female prisons.

Most churchgoers plan to attend in-person services - poll
Most churchgoers plan to attend in-person services - poll

As restrictions ease across the US, most American churchgoers are ready to get back to the pews, new research has found.

US Supreme Court rejects appeal in Christian florist's gay wedding case

The US Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal by a Christian florist who was fined for refusing to provide wedding flowers for a same-sex couple.

Pro-life coalition urges Sajid Javid to end pills-by-post abortion service
Pro-life coalition urges Sajid Javid to end pills-by-post abortion service

A coalition of pro-life groups has written to Health Secretary Sajid Javid to end the controversial pills-by-post service that has made home abortions possible during the pandemic.