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Catholic priest joins other faith groups in legal challenge over Scottish church service ban
A Glasgow priest is joining forces with other faith leaders to challenge Scotland's ban on in-person church services during lockdown.
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Archbishop of Canterbury says women have suffered 'disproportionately' because of Covid-19
The Most Rev Justin Welby used International Women's Day on Monday to call for women to be included in decision-making and leadership as Britain recovers from the pandemic.
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36 emergency calls a month over DIY abortions at home
An average of 36 calls a month are being made to 999 by women who have taken abortion pills at home during the pandemic, Christian Concern reports.
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No date yet for return of singing in public worship
The Government is still not able to say when singing will be allowed again during public worship in churches.
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Justin Welby condemns Nigeria Primate's 'unacceptable' language on homosexuality
The Archbishop of Canterbury has issued a strong statement against recent comments from the Primate of All Nigeria on homosexuality.
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Baptists call for fairness in global vaccine rollout
British Baptists are calling on the UK Government to take action to ensure developing countries are not left behind in the global rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine.
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Budget is a 'missed' chance for people on Universal Credit
Disappointment has been voiced over the Chancellor's decision not to make the £20 uplift to Universal Credit permanent.
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Lib Dems back ban on conversion therapy
The Liberal Democrats have come out in support of a campaign to ban so-called conversion therapy in Scotland.
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Church leaders call for end to violence in Myanmar
Church leaders are pleading for an end to the brutal suppression of anti-coup protests in Myanmar.
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Christians can help to rebuild confidence in politics - Stephen Timms MP
The Labour MP also said he would love to see more Christian students entering into politics after university.
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Eritrea releases more Christian prisoners amid accusations of church attacks in neighbouring Ethiopia
Eritrea has freed 21 female Christian prisoners but the country's forces stands accused of attacking churches in the troubled Tigray region of neighbouring Ethiopia.
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Drop the cap on church attendance, Catholic leaders tell Scottish Government
Catholic bishops have welcomed plans to re-open churches for services next month but are calling on the Scottish Government to remove the planned cap on attendance.