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Surge in 999 calls over 'DIY' abortions since their introduction last year
Three ambulance services in England have revealed a sizeable increase in abortion-pill-related calls or responses since at-home abortions were permitted in April 2020.
Pro-life group seeks investigation into police officer's response to alleged assault
Pro-life group, Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform (CBR UK), is calling for an investigation into a Norfolk police sergeant who said that causing offence through anti-abortion displays could be deemed equivalent to assaulting a person.
Churches step up to help Afghan refugees in the UK
Dr Krish Kandiah was speaking at the Church Leader Emergency Afghanistan Event on Wednesday joined by around 200 church workers and volunteers.
Church in Wales to offer gay marriage blessings
The Church in Wales, composed of six Anglican dioceses in the United Kingdom, will allow clergy to bless same-sex civil partnerships or marriages. However, the Church will not allow clergy to conduct legally binding same-sex marriage ceremonies.
More college-educated women having babies out of wedlock - study
Facing diminishing returns from their education and overall economic insecurity, women with college degrees are now six times more likely to give birth to their first child out of wedlock than their counterparts just 25 years ago, a new study from Johns Hopkins University shows.
Max Lucado asks for prayer after suffering aneurysm
Pastor and writer Max Lucado has said he is trusting in God after suffering an aneurysm.
Crown Prosecution throws out case against Christian street preacher
A Christian street preacher fined under Covid regulations is celebrating after his case was dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service.
The son of a Sheikh who gave Christianity a try
Expelled from home, rejected by his family and community, intimidated with death threats by his closest friends: this was the new reality Syrian Christian Anwar* faced, following his conversion to Christianity.
Archbishop of Canterbury, Pope and Ecumenical Patriarch in unprecedented joint call on climate change
The leaders of the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Anglican Communion have for the first time issued a joint call to the world to make "meaningful sacrifices" for the sake of the planet.
NHS whistleblower who raised concerns about drugs for kids with gender dysphoria wins payout
A whistleblower at the NHS has been awarded over £20,000 in damages after an employment tribunal found that she was mistreated after raising concerns about the safety of prescribing experimental drugs to children suffering from gender dysphoria at a London-based gender clinic.
Tim Keller says he's looking to God for healing in cancer battle
Tim Keller is asking people to pray that his cancer treatment will be effective and that he and his wife Kathy will stay the course.
Christians call for action after 'alarming' rise in cases of children abusing other children
The rise in sexual abuse perpetrated by children on other children has been blamed on easy access to pornography via the internet.
Scottish government accused of downplaying pro-life views in abortion consultation
The Scottish government has been accused of "deliberately diminishing" the views of thousands of people who responded to its consultation on home abortions.
Scots divided over gender identification reforms as government presses ahead
The Scottish government is pressing ahead with reforms to gender identification despite mixed feelings among members of the public.
Pakistan's churches increase security over Taliban fears
Churches in Pakistan are tightening their security over fears of the fallout from the Taliban's return to power in neighbouring Afghanistan.
After Covid-19, most parents want to work from home
Millions are slowly returning to the office after the pandemic, but new research suggests many parents want to continue working from home.