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Campaign launched to save girls from abuse and slavery
Campaign launched to save girls from abuse and slavery

Operation Mercy, launched by Christian charity One by One, has been inspired by the horrific murder of s three-year-old girl in Pakistan.

Christian footballer Neymar told to avoid 'religious or political propaganda'
Christian footballer Neymar told to avoid 'religious or political propaganda'

There are reports in the media that Christian footballer Neymar is contractually bound to avoid "religious or political propaganda".

Nearly two thirds of Brits see RE as an important subject
Nearly two thirds of Brits see RE as an important subject

This was despite over half (52%) saying they did not regard themselves as belonging to any religion.

1 in 5 UK adults would consider a career in porn - study
1 in 5 UK adults would consider a career in porn - study

Younger people were more likely than older generations to be open to working in the porn industry, the Savanta ComRes poll found.

New campaign launched to challenge assisted suicide proposals
New campaign launched to challenge assisted suicide proposals

Fresh attempts are afoot in both Westminster and Holyrood to change the law, but the Better Way campaign says efforts should be concentrated on improving palliative care, not legalising assisted suicide.

Disappointment as court overturns ruling restricting puberty blockers for under-16s
Disappointment as court overturns ruling restricting puberty blockers for under-16s

Campaigners have expressed their disappointment after the Court of Appeal overturned a previous ruling restricting the use of puberty blockers for under-16s.

Terminally ill need 'best possible care', not assisted suicide - MP
Terminally ill need 'best possible care', not assisted suicide - MP

Danny Kruger MP says society should be working towards ensuring good quality palliative care for everyone who needs it instead of the legalisation of assisted suicide.

Charismatic leader Colin Urquhart passes away from cancer
Charismatic leader Colin Urquhart passes away from cancer

Thanks have been given for the life of Charismatic leader Colin Urquhart after his passing from cancer.

Vaccine hesitancy among some cardinals is 'a bit strange', says Pope
Vaccine hesitancy among some cardinals is 'a bit strange', says Pope

The Pope has admitted he is unsure as to why some Catholic cardinals are reluctant to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.

Christians previously imprisoned for their faith are arrested again in Eritrea
Christians previously imprisoned for their faith are arrested again in Eritrea

Over a dozen Christians have been re-arrested in house raids in Eritrea.

New £1m fund to help faith groups support their communities
New £1m fund to help faith groups support their communities

The government has created a £1m fund to help faith groups capitalise on their achievements in supporting communities during lockdown.

Disappointment as British Medical Association adopts neutral position on assisted suicide
Disappointment as British Medical Association adopts neutral position on assisted suicide

The British Medical Association has abandoned its historical opposition to assisted suicide after voting to adopt a neutral position on the issue.

Calls for international action after church leader and 11 others killed in Nigeria
Calls for international action after church leader and 11 others killed in Nigeria

The international community is being urged to put pressure on Nigeria after another wave of violence this month left 11 people dead, including a pastor.

Over a third of UK adults believe prayer is good for mental health - poll
Over a third of UK adults believe prayer is good for mental health - poll

A significant minority of Brits believe in the power of prayer when it comes to looking after their mental health.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury denounces assisted suicide
Former Archbishop of Canterbury denounces assisted suicide

The former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Williams of Oystermouth has spoken strongly against assisted suicide.

Fears for Afghanistan's Christians after brutal crackdown on media and protesters
Fears for Afghanistan's Christians after brutal crackdown on media and protesters

Fears are growing for Christians in Afghanistan - most of whom are converts from Islam - after the Taliban launched a brutal crackdown on journalists and protesters calling for greater freedoms and the protection of women and girls.