Pro-lifers show Parliament harsh reality of abortion up to birth
Under the changes, a woman who terminates her pregnancy by herself after the 24-week limit will not face any legal sanctions.
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New study casts doubt on talk of religious revival in US
Speculation about a possible religious revival in the US has been contradicted by new nationwide research suggesting that little has changed with Americans’ faith habits or identities over the past year.
Franklin Graham pushes back against Pope's war comments amid war of words with Trump
Graham told Piers Morgan that while he did not want or support war, there was justification for it "when you're fighting evil".
Archbishop of Canterbury joins Pope in call for peace
The Pope has been outspoken against the latest war in the Middle East.
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MPs decry abortion up to birth plans
The Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party and the Father of the House have both expressed their strong concern about the abortion up to birth clause in the Crime and Policing Bill, which is set to become law.
SNP 'conversion therapy' ban would be 'fundamentally illiberal'
SNP support has dropped, but they are still the frontrunners for next month's elections.
Christians in UK feel free to worship but sense growing cultural pressure - report
Nearly half of Christians surveyed for the report said that expressing their beliefs in public has become more difficult over the past five years.
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Christian reactions to Trump's AI 'Jesus' image
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Pastor charged after man dies during paddling pool baptism
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Evangelicals 'need prayers' after Church in Wales votes to make same-sex blessings permanent
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Young men are demoralised, not apathetic, says report
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Christians call on British government to help end Sudan war
Sudan has been in a state of civil war for most of its post-independence history.
Indian law could block foreign aid to missionaries, seize church properties
Christianity faces an increasingly hostile environment in India.
Pope and Trump trade criticism amid escalating Iran war tensions
The row escalated further when Mr Trump shared an AI-generated image depicting himself as a Christ-like figure healing a sick person.
Christian reactions to Trump's AI 'Jesus' image
Christian leaders and influencers have voiced their disapproval after President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image on social media depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure, with some supporters of the current administration condemning the post as blasphemous.
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New study casts doubt on talk of religious revival in US
Speculation about a possible religious revival in the US has been contradicted by new nationwide research suggesting that little has changed with Americans’ faith habits or identities over the past year.
Evangelicals 'need prayers' after Church in Wales votes to make same-sex blessings permanent
Some evangelicals are likely to leave the Church or seek alternative episcopal oversight.
Christians in UK feel free to worship but sense growing cultural pressure - report
Nearly half of Christians surveyed for the report said that expressing their beliefs in public has become more difficult over the past five years.
SNP 'conversion therapy' ban would be 'fundamentally illiberal'
SNP support has dropped, but they are still the frontrunners for next month's elections.
Historian takes issue with Church of England's slavery reparations plans
Royal Historical Society, Professor Richard Dale, says the Church of England’s plan to pay £100 million in slavery reparations is based on “deeply flawed” historical analysis.
Charlie Puth shares more about his church background and its influence on his music
Puth said he appreciates "all things church".
Young men are demoralised, not apathetic, says report
A new report is challenging familiar assumptions about the struggles facing young men, arguing that the problem is better understood as discouragement than indifference.
NHS Trust settles with Christian nurse suspended in trans row
A Christian nurse who was suspended for 10 months after allegedly misgendering a transgender patient has received a settlement from the NHS.
Trump's AI 'Jesus' blunder
Has the row over Donald Trump’s ‘Christ-like’ image been fuelled by misunderstanding and unrealistic expectations about his alleged Christian faith?
Church warden murder conviction quashed as Court of Appeal orders retrial
The Court of Appeal has overturned the murder conviction of Benjamin Field, the former church warden jailed in 2019 for the death of university lecturer Peter Farquhar, in a significant ruling that reopens one of the UK’s most complex criminal cases.
Trump deletes Christ-like AI image after backlash
Trump blamed “the fake news” for alleging that the image compared him to Jesus.
Prosecution numbers suggest 'uncertainty' around legality of assisted suicide
CPS guidelines introduced by Keir Starmer may mean an effective blind eye is being turned to some assisted suicides.
Where Jews and Christians differ on the Messiah
The coming of the Messiah is important to both Christianity and Judaism, but there are important differences in their views.
Peacemaking or partiality? Pope Leo and Trump's war of words
When the Pope and the President duel in public, is it prophecy versus power, or prayer mistaken for public policy?
Bethel Church announces governance review after sexual abuse allegations
Months after Bethel Church announced Pastor Ben Armstrong had been placed on administrative leave, the church says it is bringing in additional third-party oversight and has confirmed the firm leading an independent investigation into sexual abuse allegations against the longtime ministry leader.
Faith communities have always served the whole person - it is time funders did the same
Ethnic minority communities struggle to access funding but a church-backed initiative is seeking to change that.
Fulani terrorists kill 20 Christians in Nigeria's Plateau State
Gunmen described as “Fulani terrorists” raided a village in central Nigeria on Thursday night and killed at least 20 Christians, area residents said.
'We want this nightmare to end' - Lebanese civilians fear for safety
Israeli strikes have compounded the hardship resulting from years of economic instability.
Fundraising Regulator reminds churches that collections are subject to code of practice
Churches can breach the code even when acting in good faith.
Faith leaders argue law change would undermine right to protest
The government says that the new clause is aimed at tackling the problems caused to local communities by repeated protests.