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Abortion rate reaches its highest in 10 years
Abortion rate reaches its highest in 10 years

Pro-life groups have called the rise in abortions in England and Wales "tragic" as new figures released on Thursday revealed that numbers have reached a 10-year high.

Anglican clergy claim Bishop of Chelmsford told them to leave C of E – despite his denials
Anglican clergy claim Bishop of Chelmsford told them to leave C of E – despite his denials

The Bishop of Chelmsford told "more than 30" clergy that if they didn't agree with his diocese's approach to sexuality they could quit the Church of England, it was claimed today.

Government plans to fortify flour with folic acid welcomed by Christian group
Government plans to fortify flour with folic acid welcomed by Christian group

The Christian Medical Fellowship is hoping that the Government's plans to add folic acid to flour will lead to a drop in the number of babies being aborted for spina bifida.

Christians being killed 'without provocation' as violence returns to Burkina Faso
Christians being killed 'without provocation' as violence returns to Burkina Faso

At least 19 people were killed in another attack in Burkina Faso on Sunday. Open Doors sources in the country believed the victims to be Christians.

Church Society defends vicar being investigated over views on LGBT education in schools
Church Society defends vicar being investigated over views on LGBT education in schools

Church Society has come out in defence of a vicar in the Church of England who likened the Government's planned LGBT education in schools to "child grooming".

Oxford City Council cancels priest's talk on transgenderism following complaints
Oxford City Council cancels priest's talk on transgenderism following complaints

Oxford City Council has been strongly criticised after pulling a public lecture by a conservative priest and writer on transgenderism and feminism.

Over 180 companies say abortion ban is 'bad for business' - pro-lifers disagree
Over 180 companies say abortion ban is 'bad for business' - pro-lifers disagree

H&M and Ben and Jerry's are among over 180 companies that have signed an open letter calling abortion bans "bad for business".

The reality of persecution is 'very, very difficult', says American pastor imprisoned in Turkey
The reality of persecution is 'very, very difficult', says American pastor imprisoned in Turkey

Pastor Andrew Brunson and his wife Norine have spoken about the hardship of persecution they endured at the hands of the Turkish government for two years.

Pinterest bans pro-life advocacy group over 'harmful misinformation'
Pinterest bans pro-life advocacy group over 'harmful misinformation'

Pro-life group Live Action has been banned by Pinterest for allegedly spreading "harmful misinformation".

Scotland's new opt-out organ donation system is risky, campaign group warns
Scotland's new opt-out organ donation system is risky, campaign group warns

The shift to an opt-out organ donation system in Scotland could lead to fewer people being registered, not more, a Christian campaign group has warned.

Migrants 'must never be used as currency', Mexican bishops tell the US
Migrants 'must never be used as currency', Mexican bishops tell the US

Catholic bishops in Mexico have expressed concern over a trade deal with the US that protects tariff-free trade in exchange for "strong measures" to stop migrants from Central American countries trying to cross the border.

John Stott's Right Hand: Frances Whitehead remembered
John Stott's Right Hand: Frances Whitehead remembered

The formidable secretary to John Stott for 55 years enabled the late church leader and theologian to achieve all that he achieved

Hong Kong Christians praying for peace amid angry protests over extradition legislation
Hong Kong Christians praying for peace amid angry protests over extradition legislation

Christians in Hong Kong are praying for the city's future in the face of a wave of protests over new legislation that would allow suspected criminals to be extradited to mainland China.

Vatican document says no to current trends in gender ideology

The Vatican has responded to the ongoing debate on human sexuality with a new document rejecting some of the current interpretations of gender ideology.

American Idiot review: Greenday, broken dreams and a touch of Jesus
American Idiot review: Greenday, broken dreams and a touch of Jesus

Fed up of suburban life, Johnny and Tunny head to the city to pursue new dreams and opportunities, but are both, ultimately, disappointed

Christian baker Jack Phillips sued for the third time over LGBTQ cake order
Christian baker Jack Phillips sued for the third time over LGBTQ cake order

Christian baker Jack Phillips of Colorado is facing a third lawsuit over his refusal on religious grounds to make certain cakes, the latest legal battle for the Masterpiece Cakeshop owner.