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Christian bakers discriminated but $135,000 fine should be reviewed, says court
An Oregon appeals court has said that the $135,000 fine against Christian bakers who refused to make a same-sex wedding cake should be reassessed.
Vatican official defends Benedict after Munich abuse report
A Vatican official has said it would be wrong to look for "easy scapegoats" after Pope emeritus Benedict XVI was accused of mishandling abuse complaints.
Public are being 'scared' into supporting assisted suicide - doctors
Doctors have warned that the debate on assisted suicide is being skewed by "exaggerated reporting" in the media and a lack of accurate information about end of life care.
'Unspeakable cruelty' of the Holocaust 'must never be repeated'
Church leaders have remembered the millions of Jews who died at the hands of the Nazi regime.
Church's reputation is 'under threat' from negative media coverage
A "plethora" of negative news stories is threatening to undermine the good being done by churches across the country.
Amazon Studios producing docuseries on Duggars, reality TV families' connection to Christian group
Amazon Prime Video is working on a docuseries about popular Christian reality TV families, including the Duggar family, and their connection to a conservative Christian organization Institute in Basic Life Principles.
Religious freedom violations persist in Iran
Christians continue to suffer as a result of widespread religious freedom abuses in Iran, human rights organisations have warned.
Employment Tribunal agrees to hear case of Christian electrician critical of Islam
An Employment Tribunal has refused to strike out a case brought by a Christian electrician who says he was discriminated against by an NHS trust because of his opposition to "the growing influence of Islam in Britain and other countries".
New project to remember 'living legacy' of Scottish missionary who died in Auschwitz
Plans are underway to remember a Church of Scotland missionary who gave her life to protect Jewish school girls during the Holocaust.
Sacrifices 'have saved lives', says Bishop of London
The Bishop of London has paid tribute to parishes, frontline workers and others who have made "huge sacrifices" during the pandemic as England prepares to lift Plan B restrictions.
Indian bishops urged to take a stand as violence against Christians continues to rise
A group of Catholic clergy and laity in India has said that "the complete silence" of India's bishops despite a rise in attacks on Christians and other minorities is "shocking" and urged the Catholic Bishops Conference of India to speak out.
US senators fear Finnish MP's trial could pave the way for more prosecutions of Christians
Five US senators have warned that the trial of Finnish politician Päivi Räsänen could open the door for a "secular blasphemy law" against Christians, Muslims and Jews expressing countercultural views on marriage and sexuality.
Church leaders involved in abuse cover-ups should apologise, says Catholic safeguarding expert
Fr. Hans Zollner's comments come on the heels of a scathing report on sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Munich, once headed by emeritus Pope Benedict XVI.
Christians threaten MSPs with legal action over conversion therapy ban
The Christian Institute is ready to take legal action against the Scottish Parliament if it moves ahead with a proposed ban on so-called conversion therapy.
Ex-gay Christians will continue to 'defy must-stay-gay cancel culture'
An ex-gay Christian leader has said he will continue to help people with unwanted homosexual and transgender feelings after being targeted in a campaign to have his charity removed from social media and internet search platforms.
Pope asks people to pray for peace between Russia and Ukraine
Pope Francis has designated Wednesday a day of prayer for peace in Ukraine amid fears of an invasion by Russia.