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MPs want return to in-person consultations for home abortions
MPs want return to in-person consultations for home abortions

A group of MPs has tabled an amendment to reinstate in-person consultations for home abortions.

Poll reveals many parents concerned about sex education
Poll reveals many parents concerned about sex education

New research has found widespread concern among parents about the content of relationships and sex education (RSE) lessons.

Church of England attendance remains below pre-pandemic levels
Church of England attendance remains below pre-pandemic levels

The Church of England has failed to return to pre-pandemic levels of attendance, latest figures show.

The story of the women of Pentecost
The story of the women of Pentecost

Women played an important role at the original Pentecost, which St Peter felt obliged to explain to the crowds. This is the story ...

Christian teenager killed in sword attack laid to rest
Christian teenager killed in sword attack laid to rest

The family of a 14 year old killed in a sword attack in London last month have paid tribute to him after his funeral on Friday.

Poll finds young religious Brits are committed to their faith but Christians lack confidence
Poll finds young religious Brits are committed to their faith but Christians lack confidence

The results point to a "youth revival of faith" but a "crisis of confidence" among Christians, according to the IIFL.

Most school leaders do not agree with collective worship law
Most school leaders do not agree with collective worship law

A new poll has found that most school leaders oppose the legal requirement to hold collective worship in schools in England.

Vatican issues new norms to rein in supernatural phenomena
Vatican issues new norms to rein in supernatural phenomena

Once left only to local bishops, the Vatican doctrinal office will now have the ultimate say on apparitions, miracles and the supernatural.

Christians who sounded alarm over inappropriate sex ed 'vindicated' by government changes
Christians who sounded alarm over inappropriate sex ed 'vindicated' by government changes

Government plans to ban extreme sex education and gender identity lessons from primary schools have been welcomed by Christians who have spent years fighting for change.

Christians in France see \'worrying\' surge in hate crimes
Christians in France see 'worrying' surge in hate crimes

In total, national police and gendarmerie services recorded 15,000 offences of an anti-religious, racist or xenophobic nature in 2023.

Historic German church hosts worship service featuring Taylor Swift music
Historic German church hosts worship service featuring Taylor Swift music

A centuries-old church in Germany drew more than 1,200 people on Sunday for worship services featuring the music of Taylor Swift.

Five 'true story' films now streaming on Amazon Prime that you'll want to watch
Five 'true story' films now streaming on Amazon Prime that you'll want to watch

You might despair at the negativity and depravity in many modern films, but if you're already subscribed to a streaming service, there are hidden gems to be found in their vast databases, including big budget films that have a positive message and small, independent Christian films.

Pro-life rally outside Parliament urges MPs to reject abortion up to birth
Pro-life rally outside Parliament urges MPs to reject abortion up to birth

Hundreds of people are expected to join a pro-life rally outside Parliament as MPs debate the Criminal Justice Bill and radical amendments that propose decriminalising abortion, even up to birth.

MPs propose law change that would make sex-selective abortion legal in England and Wales
MPs propose law change that would make sex-selective abortion legal in England and Wales

The campaign group against sex-selective abortion, Stop Gendercide, has raised concerns that pro-abortion amendments to a Government Bill would make sex-selective abortions legal in England and Wales.

Dundee-based chaplain provides lifeline to people struggling with addiction and poor mental health
Dundee-based chaplain provides lifeline to people struggling with addiction and poor mental health

Tailored care and guidance is helping people to turn away from addiction towards functioning lives in the Scottish city of Dundee.

Practising Christians more sceptical of artificial intelligence
Practising Christians more sceptical of artificial intelligence

Practising Christians and Scripture-engaged believers are more skeptical of artificial intelligence than the American public as a whole, according to a new survey.