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Christian leaders call on government to reform prison system
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
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
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
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
Dig reveals more secrets of ancient abbey

The excavations are shedding new light on the monastery.

Political turmoil in Bangladesh spells trouble for Christians
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Shroud of Turin authenticity questioned by new research

Genuine relic or just a clever work of art?