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Westminster Abbey gives visitors unique access to ancient coronation spot
Westminster Abbey gives visitors unique access to ancient coronation spot

Westminster Abbey is giving visitors a unique opportunity to walk across the spot where King Charles III will be crowned on 6 May.

Pelosi on cleric who barred her from communion: 'That's his problem, not mine'
Pelosi on cleric who barred her from communion: 'That's his problem, not mine'

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued a rare public rebuke of her home bishop on Thursday.

Israel won't criminalize sharing the Gospel amid pushback to new bill, Netanyahu says
Israel won't criminalize sharing the Gospel amid pushback to new bill, Netanyahu says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that his government will not pass a bill that would criminalize Christian evangelism, a proposal that drew concern from American Evangelicals.

Study finds fewer alcohol deaths in Scotland after introduction of minimum unit pricing
Study finds fewer alcohol deaths in Scotland after introduction of minimum unit pricing

The introduction of minimum unit pricing (MUP) on alcohol in Scotland has saved lives, according to new research published in The Lancet medical journal.

World Athletics Council bans transgender athletes from women's sports
World Athletics Council bans transgender athletes from women's sports

"The World Athletics Council has taken decisive action to protect the female category in our sport," said Lord Coe.

Franklin Graham says charges against Donald Trump are 'politically motivated'
Franklin Graham says charges against Donald Trump are 'politically motivated'

American evangelist Franklin Graham says the political Left are "attacking" Donald Trump because they are "scared to death" that he will make a return to office.

Report: LGBTQ Americans tend to be younger and have no religion
Report: LGBTQ Americans tend to be younger and have no religion

The new report from PRRI also found that many religious Americans support LGBTQ nondiscrimination rights, even those who oppose same sex-marriage.

'Radical' expansion of assisted suicide in Oregon is 'too extreme'
'Radical' expansion of assisted suicide in Oregon is 'too extreme'

The Oregon House of Representatives this week voted to expand the state's assisted suicide programme by repealing the residency requirement.

Christians praying for the Met after scathing report into failings
Christians praying for the Met after scathing report into failings

Christians are being asked to pray for the Metropolitan Police after a damning report concluded that Britain's biggest police force is institutionally racist, misogynist and homophobic.

Christians praying ahead of King's coronation
Christians praying ahead of King's coronation

Christians are joining in daily prayers for King Charles ahead of his coronation on 6 May.

Police must 'strike a better balance' to protect freedom of speech, says home secretary
Police must 'strike a better balance' to protect freedom of speech, says home secretary

The home secretary was asked for clarity on the policing of 'thought crime' by Andrew Lewer MP after the arrests of pro-life volunteers outside abortion clinics.

Oregon assisted suicide policy slammed after rise in deaths
Oregon assisted suicide policy slammed after rise in deaths

New data released by the US state of Oregon shows a rise in the number of people ending their lives by assisted suicide.

Marriage doctrine is for Church of England to decide, Parliament told
Marriage doctrine is for Church of England to decide, Parliament told

"Directing the Church of England on doctrine is not the job of Parliament," Andrew Selous MP told the Commons in response to an attempt by Ben Bradshaw MP to force through change.

Methodist College principal denies Prevent threat against sacked theology lecturer
Methodist College principal denies Prevent threat against sacked theology lecturer

The Principal of the Methodist Bible College embroiled in a row over the sacking of a theology lecturer has denied reports that he was threatened with a counter-terrorism referral after he tweeted "homosexuality is invading the Church".

US Congress members sound alarm over treatment of UK Christians
US Congress members sound alarm over treatment of UK Christians

Eight members of the US House of Representatives have written of their concerns about the treatment of Christians in the UK and "existential threats" to their freedoms, "even freedom of thought."

Ex-Southern Baptist Convention President Johnny Hunt sues denomination
Ex-Southern Baptist Convention President Johnny Hunt sues denomination

Former Southern Baptist Convention president Johnny Hunt has admitted to "only kissing and some awkward fondling" between himself and the wife of a younger minister who accused him of sexual assault while on a beach vacation with his family in Panama City, Florida, 12 years ago.