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Josh Duggar barred from returning to family home
Former reality star Josh Duggar has been released on bail for child porn charges but must stay with a third party.

Church of Scotland to debate legislation on same-sex marriage
The Church of Scotland's General Assembly meeting later this month will debate legislation on allowing ministers to conduct same-sex marriages.

Government threatened with legal action over conversion therapy ban
The Christian Institute is threatening to take legal action against the Government if a proposed ban on conversion therapy ends up criminalising the "wrong kind of prayer".

Make your vote count, say bishops
Bishops in Wales are encouraging people to get out and vote on election day.

Dozens of election candidates sign pro-life pledge
The Both Lives Pledge outlines three policy changes designed to increase protection for babies in the womb and end pregnancy discrimination for women â policies that are designed to save lives by protecting and supporting both mother and child.

Pro-life movement has made gains in 2021 despite White House's pro-abortion agenda
A new report from a pro-choice research organization found that in the first four months of 2021, more than 500 pro-life bills have been introduced at the state level and more than 60 have been enacted nationwide.

Ravi Zacharias played the 'wounded warrior' to manipulate people, says John Piper
John Piper has warned Christians not to live a "double life" in the wake of the Ravi Zacharias scandal.

Pressure mounts on Government to legalise assisted suicide
Matt Hancock has said that all arguments need to be considered in the debate on legalising assisted suicide.

Covid forces cancellation of Greenbelt for second year in a row
Greenbelt, one of the biggest Christian festivals in the UK, has been cancelled for the second year running due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

High Court judge approves withdrawal of Pippa Knight's life support treatment
A High Court judge has said there should be no more delays in withdrawing life-support treatment for a 5-year-old girl with brain damage.

Interfaith collaborative launched to promote peace and religious freedom
The programme will focus on Iraq, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kenya, Mali and Uganda.

Family meals are good for the grown-ups, too, not just the kids
For all the parents feeling exhausted by the cooking, cleaning and planning of a million meals during the pandemic, there's some good news. Commensality, or the sharing of food with others, is beneficial for your physical and mental health.

Pro-life group fundraising for judicial review into Northern Ireland abortion law
A leading pro-life group is hoping to raise over £100,000 to fund a judicial review into Westminster's "illegitimate and unconstitutional" efforts to impose abortion on Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland minister to receive new powers to impose expanded abortion despite strong criticism
MPs voted by 431 votes to 89 last week to approve new regulations that will give the Northern Ireland secretary sweeping new powers to impose expanded abortion access on Northern Ireland.

India's church ministers ask for prayer as country battles second wave
As India records record deaths and Covid-19 cases, church ministers in the country are asking for prayer.

John Stott's vision 'still relevant' in today's 'hostile' world
John Stott's vision of respectful dialogue and incarnational mission are as relevant today as they were during his lifetime, says his close friend, Christian doctor and ethicist John Wyatt.