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'The Mark Drama', starring bishops in the Church of England
'The Mark Drama', starring bishops in the Church of England

Three bishops from the Diocese of Blackburn have been brushing up their acting skills for a special dramatisation of the Gospel of Mark.

Church of Ireland issues coronavirus guidance after first confirmed case in Northern Ireland
Church of Ireland issues coronavirus guidance after first confirmed case in Northern Ireland

The Church of Ireland has issued guidelines for coronavirus after the first case was confirmed in Northern Ireland on Friday.

Franklin Graham begins legal proceedings against more venues over cancelled tour events
Franklin Graham begins legal proceedings against more venues over cancelled tour events

It comes as the Glasgow Hydro reportedly intends to "resist" a court's request to explain why it cancelled the evangelist's booking.

Willow Creek Germany ends leadership summit early after speaker tests positive for coronavirus
Willow Creek Germany ends leadership summit early after speaker tests positive for coronavirus

Willow Creek Germany has ended its leadership summit a day early after a speaker tested positive for coronavirus.

Library's Drag Queen story time triggers online backlash
Library's Drag Queen story time triggers online backlash

Hitchin Library has billed Drag Queen story time with adult entertainer Ruby Violet as "a wonderful family friendly event".

Churches can 'model a better story' for mothers and unborn children
Churches can 'model a better story' for mothers and unborn children

Evangelical groups are working together to produce resources that will equip the church in responding to far-reaching changes to abortion laws in Northern Ireland.

'Look after each other,' say Christians as coronavirus spreads
'Look after each other,' say Christians as coronavirus spreads

With the coronavirus spreading around Europe, Christians are reflecting on what it means for going to church and being good neighbours.

1,300 complaints lodged over Jennifer Lopez and Shakira's Super Bowl halftime show
1,300 complaints lodged over Jennifer Lopez and Shakira's Super Bowl halftime show

Over 1,300 complaints were made to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) about the Super Bowl halftime show that featured Jennifer Lopez pole dancing and grabbing her crotch.

Despite persecution and riots, Trump says India's Modi 'wants people to have religious freedom'

Donald Trump was full of praise for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to religious freedom despite strong criticism from both Christian and Muslim minorities in the country.

MPs hear the case for better palliative care over legalising assisted suicide
MPs hear the case for better palliative care over legalising assisted suicide

MPs in the House of Commons are being called upon to uphold the current law on assisted suicide and invest in better palliative care.

People with Down's syndrome plead with Prime Minister not to change abortion law
People with Down's syndrome plead with Prime Minister not to change abortion law

A letter urging Boris Johnson not to allow abortions up to birth for Down's syndrome babies has been signed by over 2,000 people with the condition and their families.

Asia Bibi is seeking asylum in France
Asia Bibi is seeking asylum in France

Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian woman freed from death row in 2018, has expressed her desire to move to France.

Church life captured on camera in Ecclesiastical photo competition
Church life captured on camera in Ecclesiastical photo competition

Winners of the competition have each been awarded £1,500.

A Christian village that was almost completely destroyed by ISIS is being rebuilt
A Christian village that was almost completely destroyed by ISIS is being rebuilt

Batnaya was under occupation by Daesh for nearly two years, during which time altars were smashed and statues decapitated.

Political leaders urged to set differences aside to tackle drug crisis
Political leaders urged to set differences aside to tackle drug crisis

The call comes from Rev Brian Casey, of Springburn Parish Church in Glasgow, who has conducted hundreds of funerals for victims of the crisis - including three people from the same family.

Drag queen 'quite clearly' should not have been invited to primary school, says Education Secretary
Drag queen 'quite clearly' should not have been invited to primary school, says Education Secretary

Scottish Education Secretary John Swinney has come down on the side of parents angered over a drag queen's visit to a primary school.