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Churches partnering with conservation groups to connect better with nature
Churches in Scotland are being encouraged to turn their grounds into wildlife habitats with the help of conservation groups.

How Russell Crowe's 'Gladiator' body armour is being used to inspire young Christians in their faith
A prop from 'Gladiator', the movie that propelled Russell Crowe to international stardom, has found an unlikely new lease of life as a tool to inspire young Christians in their walk of faith.

Churches encouraged to stay open to make the most of the tourist season
With many people planning their summer vacations at this time of year, churches are being encouraged to stay open in the hopes of attracting more tourists through their doors.

Church defends appointment of Jonathan de Bernhardt Wood as fundraising advisor
The Church of England has defended its lead fundraising advisor after his approach to increasing donations was called into question.

Felicity Huffman, and Lori Loughlin and the US college admissions scandal - two biblical perspectives
Felicity Huffman is an Emmy winner and Oscar-nominated actress who is best known for her role in Desperate Housewives. She is also married to acclaimed actor William H. Macy.

Christian mother sues primary school over LGBT Pride event
A Christian mother is taking legal action against a London primary school after she says it failed to take her complaint against an LGBT Pride event seriously.
'Let my people go' - Boris Johnson tells Theresa May to 'channel Moses' to end Brexit furore
Former foreign secretary Boris Johnson was looking to the Bible for inspiration this week to end the row over Britain's exit from the European Union.

Church fears holding Catholic beliefs may soon be a 'hate crime'
A "climate of heightened sensitivity" and increasingly broad definitions of 'hate crime' are putting freedom of speech and belief at risk, the Catholic Church in Scotland has warned.

God cherishes women - why knowing this makes all the difference to our marriage
Understanding how much God cherishes women is important not only for wives but husbands too

Pro-life student group wins right to affiliate at Glasgow University after threat of legal action
A pro-life student group has successfully overturned a decision to deny it affiliation at Glasgow University after threatening legal action.
Hundreds of thousands march through London demanding second referendum
Hundreds of thousands of people opposed to Britain's withdrawal from the European Union marched through central London on Saturday to demand a new referendum as the deepening Brexit crisis risked sinking Prime Minister Theresa May's premiership.

Church opens its doors to community for prayer after body of Libby Squire is found
Hull Community Church has opened its doors to members of the community grieving the loss of Libby Squire after the missing student's body was found in the Humber estuary.

Canada's oldest rape crisis centre defunded for refusing to allow trans women
The Vancouver city council has voted to cut public funding from Canada's oldest rape crisis centre because they refuse to allow trans-identified males into spaces specifically reserved for female victims.

Figuring out what God is calling us to is simple really
Doing the work of God isn't always glamorous but it's always, always life-changing for those on the receiving end

Islamic State has been defeated, say Syrian Democratic Forces
US-backed forces said they had captured Islamic State's last shred of territory in eastern Syria at Baghouz on Saturday, ending the group's self-proclaimed caliphate after years of fighting.

Police to take 'no further action' against Caroline Farrow over 'misgendering' complaint
No further action will be taken by police against Caroline Farrow, the Catholic journalist who faced being investigated after she was accused of "misgendering" the daughter of a trans rights activist.