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Perpetrators of persecution must be brought to justice, says Lord Alton
Perpetrators of persecution must be brought to justice, says Lord Alton

Governments in democratic countries must work to bring the perpetrators of persecution to justice, Lord Alton told a major religious freedom summit in Washington DC this week.

Joshua Harris, author of 'I Kissed Dating Goodbye', announces separation from wife
Joshua Harris, author of 'I Kissed Dating Goodbye', announces separation from wife

Joshua Harris, the Christian pastor who wrote "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" before eventually renouncing some of its controversial ideas, has confirmed he is separating from his wife.

Please attend funeral of 101-year-old WWII veteran, begs friend
Please attend funeral of 101-year-old WWII veteran, begs friend

The friend of a 101-year-old World War II veteran who died without any surviving family has appealed to members of the public to come to his funeral.

UK Government pledges to accept all recommendations of Christian persecution review
UK Government pledges to accept all recommendations of Christian persecution review

The Government has said it will accept all of the recommendations in a major review calling for more action to be taken in response to Christian persecution.

England rugby player stands by defence of Israel Folau's 'hell awaits' post
England rugby player stands by defence of Israel Folau's 'hell awaits' post

Billy Vunipola has said he will not "take a step back" from his position on the Israel Folau controversy.

Tearfund scales up support for Rohingya refugees as monsoon rains bring fresh misery
Tearfund scales up support for Rohingya refugees as monsoon rains bring fresh misery

"Camp life has become extremely messy and muddy due to the heavy and continuous rain," said James Rana, international development agency Tearfund's Rohingya Response Manager in Bangladesh.

Westminster pushes ahead with changes to Northern Ireland's abortion laws
Westminster pushes ahead with changes to Northern Ireland's abortion laws

MPs have been accused of "imposing" abortion on Northern Ireland after voting 328 to 65 in favour of relaxing the law around terminations in the province.

Church leader appeals to Nicola Sturgeon to protect freedom of conscience over attacks on SNP MP
Church leader appeals to Nicola Sturgeon to protect freedom of conscience over attacks on SNP MP

Bishop Hugh Gilbert has written to Scotland's First Minister asking her to uphold freedom of conscience after SNP MP Dr Lisa Cameron was subjected to abuse over her vote against the legalisation of abortion in Northern Ireland.

Planned Parenthood CEO ousted over 'philosophical differences' on abortion campaigning
Planned Parenthood CEO ousted over 'philosophical differences' on abortion campaigning

The president of the largest abortion provider in the US has been ousted from her role apparently over a conflict of opinion on the direction of the organisation and her messaging strategy.

Lords approve Northern Ireland abortion plans despite challenges from conservative peers
Lords approve Northern Ireland abortion plans despite challenges from conservative peers

The House of Lords voted overwhelmingly last night in favour of plans to relax abortion restrictions to Northern Ireland despite strong objections from conservative peers.

The Bible says to welcome refugees
The Bible says to welcome refugees

A new Trump ruling will prohibit virtually all Central American migrants from seeking asylum in the United States.

XXXchurch founder Craig Gross moving on after 17 years at the helm
XXXchurch founder Craig Gross moving on after 17 years at the helm

Craig Gross, who founded XXXchurch 17 years, is handing over the reins to former adult star Brittni De La Mora and Rich De La Mora.

'I have no problem with faith or spirituality,' says atheist comedian Ricky Gervais
'I have no problem with faith or spirituality,' says atheist comedian Ricky Gervais

Atheist comedian Ricky Gervais talked about the difference between faith and magic during an interview with Stephen Colbert on "The Late Show" this week.

Eritrea closes the last Christian-run health centre
Eritrea closes the last Christian-run health centre

After seizing nearly two dozen Catholic-run clinics in the last month, the authorities in Eritrea have now moved to shut down all of the health centres being operated by the Catholic Church in the country.

LGBT teaching should be done in the home, says Christian campaigner
LGBT teaching should be done in the home, says Christian campaigner

A Christian campaigner has defended parents protesting at the school gates over controversial LGBT lessons.

Bestselling Christian writer Philip Yancey to tour the UK
Bestselling Christian writer Philip Yancey to tour the UK

Philip Yancey, bestselling author of The Jesus I Never Knew and What's So Amazing About Grace?, is coming to the UK on a rare speaking tour to shine a light on leprosy.