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Christian leaders call on government to reform prison system
A coalition of Christian leaders has issued a call to the UK government to urgently reform the nation’s struggling criminal justice system, asserting that years of punitive policies and deprivation have left communities at risk and vulnerable people unsupported.

Kate Forbes' departure from politics is a huge loss for Scotland
We pray for her – and her family. And we pray for a Scotland that is now far poorer because of the loss of its best leader.

Britain's oldest bioethics institute to close
It is hoped the centre will leave a legacy of research resources on key bioethical questions.

Ireland appeals for release of missionary kidnapped by Haitian gang
Effectively, the gangs have replaced the government in much of Haiti.

Dig reveals more secrets of ancient abbey
The excavations are shedding new light on the monastery.

Political turmoil in Bangladesh spells trouble for Christians
Islamists are starting to fill the power vacuum.

Police criticised over treatment of preacher threatened by Muslims
The incident occurred in Bristol when Pastor Dia Moodley was preaching in the city centre.

Australia may also rule in favour of biological reality
Will Australia follow the UK in accepting biological reality?

Outcry as Indian lawmaker calls for Christians to be attacked for money
A senior politician in India has provoked outrage after reportedly publicly offering a cash reward for violent attacks on Christian missionaries and leaders.

Silas Balraj appointed new CEO of Tearfund
Balraj’s appointment comes at a time of growing global need and represents Tearfund’s continued commitment to long-term, faith-led solutions to poverty and injustice.

Christian Deputy First Minister of Scotland, Kate Forbes, to stand down
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes will stand down at next year's Holyrood election.

Sham kidnapping conviction against Nigerian Christian overturned
The man was tortured and subject to a three day sham trial.

Scottish Christians protest 'immorality' of nuclear weapons
80 years on, the nuclear bombing of Japan is still controversial.

Proposed changes to charity lottery laws in Northern Ireland criticised
The Christian Institute has slammed the Lottery Reform Bill, citing gambling risks and possible losses to charity earnings.

EU 'far too silent' about violent attacks on Christians
MEPs have lots to say about atrocities committed against Ukrainians and Gazans, but not the massacre of Christians.

Shroud of Turin authenticity questioned by new research
Genuine relic or just a clever work of art?