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Widespread opposition to abortion clinic buffer zones in Scotland

A public consultation about proposals to introduce abortion clinic 'buffer zones' across Scotland has revealed widespread opposition.

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The unsung heroes of the Titanic who ministered faith in the face of immense tragedy

During April, as the world commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Titanic disaster, the stories of three courageous priests resurfaced. …

Early Christian Scripture and ancient codices draw collectors' eyes to Paris

The starring role in a June auction at Christie's will be taken by the Crosby-Schoyen Codex, the oldest known book in private hands. Written on papyrus in the Coptic language, it contains the oldest complete version of the First Epistle of Peter and the Book of Jonah. …

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• Before St George – the story of England's original patron saint

  

  The 23rd April is St George's Day but St George was not the original patron saint of England, so who was? This is the story ... …

• Accompanying them with singing: a Christian reflection on the theology and practice of funerals

  

  Christian must object to, and protest against, the practice of a cut price 'direct cremation' which is currently being regularly advertised on television. …

• Christian charity launches safeguarding manifesto

  

  The charity has launched the manifesto ahead of the upcoming general election. …

• New Christian film removes obstacles for deaf people

  

  Premiering this month, the movie was written and produced by deaf professionals, ensuring the Gospel story is presented through a deaf lens while remaining true to the Biblical account of Christ's life. …

• US watchdog voices concern as over 150 churches attacked since Sudan war began

  

  Since the war in Sudan began last April, over 150 churches have been damaged or destroyed, according to a report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom. …

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• The Church of England is losing young people - and fast

  

  Might that indicate that the push by revisionist bishops to ditch the Church's traditional teaching on marriage and sexual morality is not persuading young people to join C of E churches? …

• Scottish Church leaders set out opposition to assisted suicide

  

  Church leaders have expressed "very grave concerns" about proposals to legalise assisted suicide in Scotland. …

• 'Significant' number of schools failing to meet religious education obligations

  

  There have been calls for more support for religious education (RE) after an Ofsted report published this week found that many schools need to "add depth" to their RE curriculum. …

• Indian government urged to act after violence breaks out again in Manipur

  

  Violence has broken out again in the Indian state of Manipur, giving rise to concerns about more loss of life as India's general elections got underway on Friday. …

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  Pastors praying for Israel in response to Iran launching drone, missile attack

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  Number of Catholic priests worldwide has declined

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  Knife attack on bishop was 'act of terrorism'

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• Supreme Court to rule on anonymity for doctors in end-of-life cases

  

  Christian campaigners and families affected by controversial end-of-life treatment decisions have said they hope the Supreme Court will uphold an earlier judgment that overturned life-long anonymity protection for doctors involved in such medical cases. …

• In today's post-Christian Britain, Poirot has lost his faith

  

  Why won't the likes of Cameron and Branagh leave Christian Britain alone and create their own institutions and characters? …

• After JK Rowling's bold stand against Scotland's new hate crime laws, Christians hope for the best

  

  The Christian Institute has said that for now, "the law is still on the side of free speech" after worrying new hate crime laws came into force in Scotland earlier this month. …

• Cass Review shows children have been failed by medical and social 'transition'

  

  It is not true that you may be born in the wrong body. It is not true that you can change gender. It is not true that puberty-blockers will help children. It is high time we stopped telling children these things. …

• Ukrainian priest could face prison for 'espionage'

  

  A Ukrainian priest abducted by Russian occupiers nearly a year ago could face 12 years in prison after a secret court trial for alleged espionage, contrary to international law. …