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Biden tells dueling prayer breakfasts that \'diversity is one of our greatest strengths\'
Biden tells dueling prayer breakfasts that 'diversity is one of our greatest strengths'

Speaking to a refashioned National Prayer Breakfast gathered at the Capitol with a new board and in a new location, President Joe Biden encouraged leaders of Congress to find ways to unify despite their political and religious differences.

Homeless man seeks to end life through Canada's assisted suicide programme
Homeless man seeks to end life through Canada's assisted suicide programme

An Ontario man experiencing homelessness and frustration over his life circumstances seeks to die through medically assisted suicide, claiming that dying through Canada's medical assistance in dying (MAID) programme is the only option for him.

Church leaders embark on historic peace pilgrimage to South Sudan
Church leaders embark on historic peace pilgrimage to South Sudan

The Pope, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland have today embarked on a historic peace pilgrimage to South Sudan.

Suspected herdsmen kill 12 Christians in Nigeria's Benue State
Suspected herdsmen kill 12 Christians in Nigeria's Benue State

The assailants attacked Ichembe and Mbaigbe villages in Kwande County and wounded dozens of others.

Don't introduce abortion clinic buffer zones, arrested volunteer tells Scottish government
Don't introduce abortion clinic buffer zones, arrested volunteer tells Scottish government

A woman arrested for praying silently near a closed abortion clinic in England has pleaded with the Scottish government not to bring in buffer zones nationwide.

Pro-lifer arrested for silent prayer 'in significant legal uncertainty'
Pro-lifer arrested for silent prayer 'in significant legal uncertainty'

A pro-life campaigner arrested for alleged silent prayer in an abortion clinic buffer zone has been left in "significant legal uncertainty" after a court hearing scheduled for Thursday was cancelled.

One in 10 UK children have seen porn by age 9 - report
One in 10 UK children have seen porn by age 9 - report

An alarming new report by the Children's Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, has revealed the devastating extent of children's exposure to pornography.

Most Brits think churches and chapels are important for society
Most Brits think churches and chapels are important for society

The number of Christians may be declining but affection for church buildings remains strong, a new Savanta poll suggests.

Abortion buffer zone amendment is 'outrageous assault on civil liberties'
Abortion buffer zone amendment is 'outrageous assault on civil liberties'

Peaceful citizens are at risk of being branded criminals after a controversial amendment to the Public Order Bill was passed in the Lords this week, a pro-life group has warned.

Church of England General Synod member reported to police over alleged hate crime
Church of England General Synod member reported to police over alleged hate crime

A member of the Church of England General Synod has been reported to West Midlands Police after allegedly causing offence with tweets about queer theory and the sexualisation and grooming of children.

Bishops warn against changing doctrine of marriage
Bishops warn against changing doctrine of marriage

The Bible's teaching on marriage "cannot be set aside", bishops have warned ahead of a debate in the Church of England on allowing blessings for same-sex couples.

Stephen Sizer banned from ministry for 12 years
Stephen Sizer banned from ministry for 12 years

The Church of England has banned evangelical priest, Dr Stephen Sizer, from ministry for 12 years after a tribunal ruled that he had engaged in "conduct unbecoming" of an ordained minister.

Average age of Christians in England and Wales rises above 50
Average age of Christians in England and Wales rises above 50

The latest data set from the 2021 Census reveals that Christians are the oldest on average among people of faith in England and Wales.

More Christians arrested in Eritrea
More Christians arrested in Eritrea

The total number of Christians in Eritrean prisons is now believed to stand at over 400.

Christian mother challenges son's forced participation in school LGBT pride parade
Christian mother challenges son's forced participation in school LGBT pride parade

A Christian mother who says her four-year-old son was forced to take part in his school's LGBT pride parade event against her wishes is to have her case heard in court this week.

Ukraine refugees still at risk of human trafficking, Christian group warns
Ukraine refugees still at risk of human trafficking, Christian group warns

Christian campaigners have issued a fresh appeal for action to protect Ukrainian refugees from human trafficking.