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Abortions reached record levels in Scotland during the pandemic
Abortion levels were at their highest since 2008 during the pandemic, latest figures show.
Church of Scotland moves towards same-sex marriage blessings
The Church of Scotland has taken a step closer towards allowing blessings for same-sex marriages.
Vulnerable children need even more support after pandemic
Compassion UK is appealing for more support for children and families living with hunger and malnutrition in the world's poorest communities.
Calls for better palliative care as Parliament considers assisted suicide Bill
The Care Not Killing coalition said the Bill would leave "many, many people vulnerable".
'I made serious errors,' says Ravi Zacharias' daughter
The daughter of Ravi Zacharias has apologized for not believing the victims of her late father's sexual misconduct and abuse.
Over 100 churches pilot contactless giving
Collection plates and boxes in churches may soon be a thing of the past as the Church of England pushes ahead with a nationwide effort to introduce digital giving.
Cathedral singers call for re-think on singing restrictions
Cathedral singers have added their voices to growing criticism of the Government's restrictions on singing.
Can I pray for my team to win on Saturday?
I shall be praying for Brentford's victory on Saturday, knowing that rival fans may be praying for a different outcome. And that's fine too.
Scotland's finance secretary admits to 'tiptoeing around' her Christian faith
Kate Forbes said her Christian faith was "essential" to her being.
George Floyd's last words 'have become our rallying cry' - Church leaders
Christians across Britain and Ireland were united on Tuesday night via an online service to mark the first anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.
8 Christians killed and church set on fire in attack in Nigeria
Eight Christians were killed and a church burnt to the ground during an attack in Nigeria.
Jim Elliot plaque changed to remove 'savage Indians' reference
A memorial plaque for celebrated missionary Jim Elliot is to be re-worded because of offensive language, Wheaton College has announced.
Church called to engage with racial justice on George Floyd anniversary
An ecumenical Christian group is calling on the Church to engage practically with the issue of racial justice.
Churches light a candle for George Floyd on first anniversary of his death
Churches across the UK are lighting a candle to mark the first anniversary of George Floyd's death.
Prince William visits Christian charities in Edinburgh
The Duke of Cambridge has visited charities supported by the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh as part of a weeklong visit to Scotland.
Suspected jihadists kill 15 Christians at baptism
The baptism was taking place in Burkina Faso when it was ambushed.