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Faith leaders and academics fear theology is disappearing from universities
Faith leaders and academics fear theology is disappearing from universities

There are fears for the future of theology and religious studies as the number of UK universities offering the subjects continues to decline.

Legal case to overturn nationwide imposition of gay marriage in the USA
Legal case to overturn nationwide imposition of gay marriage in the USA

A Christian woman in the US, who was briefly jailed over her stance on same-sex couples, has filed a petition demanding that the Supreme Court reverse its decision to permit same-sex marriages.

People in Ukraine feel 'forgotten', says bishop as Trump and Putin meet in Alaska
People in Ukraine feel 'forgotten', says bishop as Trump and Putin meet in Alaska

A Ukrainian bishop has lamented what he describes as a lack of international response to the ongoing conflict in his country.

Prayers and special services mark VJ Day 80th anniversary
Prayers and special services mark VJ Day 80th anniversary

It is 80 years today since VJ Day, which marked the end of World War Two after six years of conflict and millions of deaths.

Scottish grandmother arrested for holding sign in abortion clinic buffer zone won't be prosecuted
Scottish grandmother arrested for holding sign in abortion clinic buffer zone won't be prosecuted

The Procurator Fiscal in Scotland has decided not to prosecute a 75-year-old grandmother arrested earlier this year for holding a sign that offered a listening ear to women visiting an abortion clinic. 

Historic churches to receive major grants from government
Historic churches to receive major grants from government

Some churches have been awarded over half a million pounds.

Baroness Fox warns of dangers of assisted suicide
Baroness Fox warns of dangers of assisted suicide

Of particular concern to Fox is the fact that many safeguarding proposals made by MPs were voted down by the Commons or not even discussed at all.

End of radio broadcasts into North Korea a 'huge discouragement' for Christians
End of radio broadcasts into North Korea a 'huge discouragement' for Christians

Despite everything, its believed there may be as many as 400,000 Christians in North Korea.

BBC apologises for Christian charity founder's Jenrick xenophobia comments
BBC apologises for Christian charity founder's Jenrick xenophobia comments

"These words echo a fear many have absorbed. Fear of the stranger. The technical name for this is xenophobia," said Mr Kandiah. 

US warns UK over free speech, citing crackdown on silent prayer near abortion clinics
US warns UK over free speech, citing crackdown on silent prayer near abortion clinics

The US State Department has raised concerns about worsening restrictions on free speech in the UK, citing buffer zone laws that criminalise silent prayer and new online laws that threaten privacy and expression.

Taxpayer funds to promote play depicting a trans Jesus condemned

"To have it as part of a programme supported by our taxpayer-funded services adds insult to injury," said The Christian Institute.

Nigeria: orphanage founders launch petition for release of children seized by the state
Nigeria: orphanage founders launch petition for release of children seized by the state

The children were required to adopt Muslim names and follow Islam.

Assisted suicide: a warning from New Zealand
Assisted suicide: a warning from New Zealand

The arguments in favour were the same as those used in Britain and turned out to be false.

Children kidnapped by Islamists in Mozambique's forgotten war
Children kidnapped by Islamists in Mozambique's forgotten war

Added to the pain of the violence is the fact that the world doesn't seem to know they are suffering.

Pro-marriage groups divided on latest divorce stats
Pro-marriage groups divided on latest divorce stats

The figures revealed that in 2023 over 100,000 opposite-sex marriages ended in divorce.