Staff writer
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SNP promises to 'reflect' after backlash against conversion therapy ban proposals
The SNP may be forced to tone down some of its proposals around banning so-called conversion therapy after concerns were raised that parental rights would be seriously undermined.
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Prince William should abdicate if he's unwilling to be Church of England's Supreme Governor as king, says Queen's former chaplain
A former chaplain to the late Queen Elizabeth II has said that Prince William should abdicate if he is not prepared to become the Supreme Governor of the Church of England when he succeeds his father King Charles to the throne.
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Church apologises for John Smyth review delays
The Church of England has apologised for ongoing delays to the review into its handling of allegations of abuse against the late evangelical leader, John Smyth.
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North Korea is once again world's worst persecutor of Christians
Open Doors has released its World Watch List 2024 detailing the 50 countries where Christians suffer the most for their faith, and North Korea ranks number one for the 22nd time in 23 years.
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Pro-lifer's trial over silent prayer delayed again
The trial of a Christian who prayed silently near an abortion clinic has been delayed for a second time.
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Street Preachers' Charter in development to prevent more arrests
A new charter is being developed after a number of high profile arrests and prosecutions involving street preachers.
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Finnish state prosecutor to appeal Christian politician's 'not guilty' verdict
A protracted court battle is not over for a Finnish MP and bishop after the country's state prosecutor announced it would appeal a recent 'not guilty' verdict.
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Street preacher arrested in Glasgow wins substantial damages from police
Police Scotland are to pay thousands of pounds in damages to a street preacher who was arrested and detained in Glasgow in 2022.
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Christian teaching assistant wins £7,000 payout over sacking for street preaching
A Christian teaching assistant who was sacked after street preaching has won a £7,000 settlement.
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Most Northern Irish don't want sex ed resources to include abortion access
A public consultation in Northern Ireland has found widespread opposition to abortion access being included in sex education resources.
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Calls for 'robust' age checks on porn websites to protect children
The call from Christian policy group CARE follows the release of new police figures revealing a rise in sexual offences committed by children.
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Paula Vennells to hand back CBE over Horizon scandal backlash
Paula Vennells, former Post Office boss and a Church of England priest, is to return her CBE over the fallout from the Horizon IT scandal.