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Call for prayer after Casting Crowns drummer has leg amputated
The church of Casting Crowns drummer Andy Williams is asking people to pray after he had to have one of his legs amputated following a serious motorcycle accident.
Government 'deeply concerned' about religious freedom violations in North Korea
The comments were made after Lord Alton asked about the government's response to reports of a forced abortion on a woman suspected of being a Christian.

Walt Disney World will no longer say 'Ladies and Gentlemen' in Magic Kingdom greeting
The greeting before its famous fireworks show is being changed to "Good evening, dreamers of all ages".

Nigeria 'must be called to account' over kidnap of 140 Christian children
The international community must act after at least 140 Christian school children were kidnapped in Nigeria on Monday, Release International has said.

Bishop of Liverpool apologises for 'offence' after comments about conservative Anglicans
The Bishop of Liverpool, Paul Bayes, has apologised to traditionalist Anglicans for "the offence or distress" caused by comments made during an address in which he called for a "gender-neutral marriage canon".

High Court hears landmark Down's syndrome discrimination case
A landmark legal challenge against the government over discriminatory abortion laws is being heard at the High Court.

'Relief' as attempt to legalise abortion up to birth is withdrawn
An amendment that would have opened the door to abortion on demand, for any reason, up to birth was not put to a vote during a debate in the Commons on Monday.

Last restrictions on communal worship to be lifted
All remaining restrictions on communal worship are set to be lifted come July 19, Boris Johnson has confirmed.

Doctors warn against legalising assisted suicide
Scottish health secretary Humza Yousaf has been warned of the potential for harm if assisted suicide is legalised in Scotland.

Woman who sought abortion reversal treatment defends doctor under investigation
The woman, named only as Kate, defended Dr Dermot Kearney, who is currently under investigation by the General Medical Council.

Abortion clinic censorship zones are not widely supported by the public - poll
Censorship zones around abortion clinics do not enjoy broad public support, a new poll by Savanta ComRes has found.

Canadian pastor arrested over worship service freed from prison
A Canadian pastor says he is "thankful" to be freed from prison after being detained over an outdoor worship service.

Burning of churches is 'unacceptable and wrong', says Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has condemned a wave of violence across Canada that has seen a number of churches attacked.

Cardinal among 10 charged over London property deal
Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu is to stand trial in a Vatican court alongside nine others over a London property deal.

Justin Bieber joins worship artists for Christian concert
Justin Bieber, Kari Jobe, Chandler Moore, Tori Kelly and Jaden Smith are all appearing at the Freedom Experience.

Transgender women can be housed in female prisons, court rules
High Court judges have ruled that it is lawful for transgender women to be housed in female prisons.