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• Pope Francis speaks out against cancel culture

  The Pope has warned against cancel culture and attempts to deny or re-write history through a modern lens.

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  Coptic human rights activist released after over two years in prison

  The Egyptian authorities have released a Coptic human rights activist after more than two years in prison on pre-trial detention.

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  Catholic charity accuses Facebook of censorship after blocking advert

  A Catholic charity has accused Facebook of acting like an "arbitrary censor" after its advert was pulled and restrictions imposed on its use of the social media platform.

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  Potent cannabis linked to increased risk of 'schizophrenia-like psychosis'

  A leading psychologist has warned against the assumption that smoking pot is safer than consuming alcohol.

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  Evangelicals call for peace in Kazakhstan

  Evangelicals have voiced "grave concern" over the current political and social unrest in Kazakhstan.

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  Welby calls for social care overhaul

  Government reforms of social care need to start with the person and not financial costs, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.

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  Britain seeks clarification from India on withdrawal of licence for Mother Teresa's charity

  Britain has asked the Indian government for more information after overseas funding for a charity founded by Mother Teresa was blocked.

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  Gay cake ruling 'protects everyone from compelled speech'

  The Evangelical Alliance has welcomed the European Court of Human Rights' decision not to hear a case involving a Christian bakery that refused to make a pro-gay cake.

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  Church leaders issue stark warnings against assisted suicide

  Church leaders and faith groups have spoken out against assisted suicide legislation due to be considered in the Scottish Parliament in the coming months.

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  Gay cake challenge thrown out by European Court of Human Rights

  The decision means that the UK Supreme Court victory for the Ashers Baking Co stands.

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  Christian nurse wins discrimination case over cross necklace

  An NHS Trust harassed and discriminated against a Christian nurse who wanted to wear her cross necklace at work, an Employment Tribunal has ruled.

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  Appeal launched to support Christians fleeing persecution

  They include Christian refugees who have left Afghanistan to escape the Taliban, and Nigeria where Christians face "the greatest threat of violence".