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Experts warn lack of Religious Studies teachers could harm social cohesion
Religious Studies remains a popular subject to learn, if not to teach.

Call to release Eritrean pastors held without charge for 21 years
Despite a significant Christian population, Eritrea is ranked 6 in the world for anti-Christian persecution.

US accuses UK of 'persecution of silent prayer' in abortion buffer zones
“It is common sense that standing silently and offering consensual conversation does not constitute harm.”

Westminster Cathedral downplays reports of drug dealing
Westminster Cathedral said it had received "no direct reports of drug-dealing".

Organisers expect pro-life march in September to be biggest ever
Following Parliament's controversial vote on abortion, this year's event holds extra significance.

Former leader of church movement found guilty of 17 counts of indecent assault
Chris Brain, founder of the Nine O'Clock Service, has been found guilty of 17 counts of indecent assault against nine women.

Pakistan: Not one person found guilty of anti-Christian pogrom in 2023
There are sadly many incidents competing for the title "worst incident against Christians" in Pakistan's history.

Pakistani bishops express 'deep concern and grief' over appointment of lesbian Archbishop of Wales
In an open letter to the head of the Anglican Communion, they said that such decisions were not without consequences.

MP hopes 'common sense' decision in Scottish abortion zone case will lead to change across UK
Rose Docherty's case attracted the attention of the US Vice President.

Disabled CoE adviser fears impact of legalising assisted suicide
Gaining a disability can lead to temporary despair, but it doesn't have to be life ending, says Fiona MacMillan, head of the of the Church of England’s neurodiversity working group.

Canada shows UK assisted suicide concerns are valid
There have already been proposals to allow minors to commit medically assisted suicide.

Church in Wales' new archbishop thinks gay marriage stance will soon change
The new Archbishop of Wales thinks the Church in Wales will conduct gay marriages “in the not too distant future”.

Save the Parish founder praises Church for 'finally' listening
Reverend Walker also said he'd seen signs of the "Quiet Revival".

Israel accused of weaponizing aid in Gaza conflict
Aid organisations say that “most major international NGOs have been unable to deliver a single truck of lifesaving supplies”.

Introduction of new age verification rules sees drop in porn users
The Online Safety Act appears to have reduced porn use in the first few weeks since it brought in age verification on adult websites.

Legal challenge launched over Civil Service support for Pride
The Christian Institute has taken steps to remove controversial gender and LGBT ideology from the Civil Service, on the grounds that it compromises political neutrality.