Michael Trimmer

No NHS abortions for NI women, says High Court
The High Court has ruled in support of the current Northern Irish abortion law, which requires women seeking termination to pay for their own expenses if seeking one in other parts of the UK

Pope Paul VI to be beatified after miracle confirmation
The controversial and well remembered Pope Paul VI is to be beatified later this year, following Vatican confirmation of his first posthumous miracle

Vatican reveals statistics surrounding child abuse
Archbishop Silvano Tomasi has spoken to the UN to discuss the extent of the child abuse in Catholic Churches that the Vatican is aware of, and its responses.

The Free Church of England takes in Brazil churches
The Free Church of England has welcomed three churches from Brazil into its ranks, and is expected to take in more soon.
Bereaved family calls for national resuscitation policy
The Tracey family, who lost their mother following disputes over the use of a 'Do Not Resuscitate' notice is calling for a national policy on their use.
Has King David's citadel been found?
Israeli archaeologist Eli Shukron believes he has found the citadel described in 2 Samuel during David's conquest of Jerusalem
Canadian provinces block accreditation of Christian law school over homosexuality views
A new Christian law school is being denied accreditation by law societies in Ontario and Nova Scotia

Will the UK's Bible colleges survive into the future?
With the closure of two large and well established Bible colleges, the International Christian College in Glasgow, and St Michael's in Cardiff, the overall situation of Bible colleges in the UK is in question. Has it reached crisis point and if so, why?

Are young people curious about Christianity?
As more and more is heard of Biblical illiteracy in schools, is there a curiosity about the Bible, Christianity, and above all Jesus, that the Church can nurture?
Is Israel planning to cede the site of the Last Supper to the Vatican?
A group of Israeli politicians have angrily attacked rumours that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been meeting with senior Rabbis about handing over the site of the Last Supper to the Vatican. The site in question sits atop the Tomb of David

20 years of women priests celebrated at St Paul's Cathedral
The Church of England is today celebrating the 20th anniversary of women priests in a special ceremony in St Paul's Cathedral.

Mary Magdalene - What's in a name?
Mary Magdalene has been called many things, from a prostitute to Jesus's wife. But what does the 'Magdalene' in her name actually mean?

Steve Chalke's Oasis Trust removed from the Evangelical Alliance
The Evangelical Alliance has terminated the membership of the Oasis Trust following controversy surrounding their founder Steve Chalke's views on human sexuality

Google bans advertisements for pro-life crisis pregnancy centres
In response to pressure from pro-choice organisations, Google has removed several advertisements relaying information about crisis pregnancy centres

Cautious welcome as Barclays opens its doors to credit unions
Barclays bank will be offering Britain's credit unions access to its branches and mobile payment system to help support the cause of fair financial services for all.
Controversial cloning used to make stem cells for diabetes treatment
American scientists have successfully cloned a human embryo and harvested its stem cells to create insulin producing cells genetically identical to the patient that needs them.