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Missing Copts were detained by Libyan authorities - Open Doors
A group of Copts who went missing in Libya were detained by the authorities over their immigration status, Open Doors has said.
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Archbishop 'gravely concerned' by LGBT proposals in Ghana
The Archbishop of Canterbury has distanced himself from Anglican bishops in Ghana who have come out in support of a Bill that would make it a crime to be gay, bisexual or transgender.
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End sexual violence against Christian women, petition urges
Christian women and girls around the world live with "double jeopardy" because of their gender and religion, Aid to the Church in Need has warned.
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Christian Institute launches campaign to protect churches from conversion therapy ban
Launching its Let Us Pray campaign today, The Christian Institute said that a broadly worded ban could hand LGBT campaigners "a veto on the ordinary work of churches".
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Pandemic driving up demand for exorcisms - Catholic priest
A Catholic priest has claimed that the pandemic is behind a rise in people asking for exorcisms.
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£2m funding boost for historic churches and meeting houses in England
Over a dozen historic churches and meeting houses are to benefit from a £2m government grant to fund urgent repairs.
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Hillsong UK purchases iconic north London theatre
It is the first time that the Australia-based church will own a venue in the UK after renting the Dominion Theatre close to London's Oxford Street since 2005.
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David Amess suspect charged with murder
A 25-year-old man arrested after the attack on Sir David Amess last Friday has been charged with murder by police.
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Peers to debate assisted suicide Bill amid strong opposition from doctors, faith leaders and disabled people
Opponents include faith leaders and a number of Christian groups who warn that the vulnerable would be put at risk.
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Bill to stop abortion up to birth for disabilities passes committee stage
A Bill to abolish discriminatory abortion rules for disabled babies in Northern Ireland took a step closer to becoming law today.
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Pro-life group describes 'distressing' abuse at Oxford University Freshers' Fair
Oxford Students for Life said activists tried to bin pro-life material from their stall at the Oxford University Freshers' Fair. The university has sided with the pro-life group.
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Legalising assisted suicide would 'undermine the sanctity of life', says Gordon Brown
The former Prime Minister has spoken out ahead of a debate in the House of Lords.