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Russian court bans 'extremist' New Testament translation
A Russian court has banned an "extremist" translation of the New Testament

Bishop urges UK government to put diplomatic pressure on Nigeria as Christians continue to suffer
A Nigerian bishop has called on the UK government to make diplomatic and economic relations with his country conditional on Nigeria’s efforts to return internally displaced people to their homelands.

King Charles and Queen Camilla postpone Vatican visit as Pope Francis recovers from ill-health
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have postponed their anticipated visit on April 8 to the Vatican after medical advice recommended that Pope Francis take an extended period of rest, and mutual agreement between the British Royal Household and the Holy See.

Former MP: Assisted suicide bill 'unsafe', 'biased' and 'rushed'
A former MP calls the assisted suicide bill "unsafe" "biased" and "rushed".

KFC gravy baptism advert sparks controversy
KFC's controversial gravy baptism was at least done via total immersion

Retired pastor challenges abortion buffer zones law
A retired pastor who held a service in an abortion buffer zone is challenging the prosecution and the law itself

Irish court to forcibly take €40,000 from Christian teacher Enoch Burke
An evangelical Christian from Ireland, who was suspended from his teaching job, is to have €40,000 forcibly removed from his bank account following a court order.

Iranian Christian allegedly beaten for requesting medical help
An Iranian Christian convert with a heart condition was allegedly beaten for requesting a cardiologist

Gender-critical Canadian dad fined ahead of 'litmus test' free speech hearing in Australia
"This is a serious issue with real world implications for families across the globe and we need to be able to discuss it," said internet sensation Billboard Chris, who is being backed by Elon Musk's X.

Proposed conversion therapy ban is unworkable
Conversion therapy ban would mean criminalising simple acts like prayer and having a conversation

First complete Chinese translation of the Bible sells at auction for £56,000
The first complete Chinese version of the Bible has sold at auction for over £56,000

Canterbury Cathedral welcomes more modern-day pilgrims
Canterbury Cathedral is hoping to offer "sanctuary and hope" to modern day pilgrims

Primary school in area where just 1% are Muslim cancels Easter service for diversity reasons
A school in Eastleigh has cancelled its Easter service for diversity reasons.

'Very sad day' as Isle of Man becomes first part of British Isles to legalise assisted suicide
Campaigners supporting improved palliative care have voiced their sadness after the Isle of Man parliament approved a draft bill to legalise assisted suicide.

Mystery of Scottish stained glass shards solved - mostly
The mystery of the glass shards of Dunfermline Abbey has been solved... mostly.

Pope discharged from hospital after nearly 40 days
The Pope ended his "period of trial" just shy of the 40 day mark.