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Northern Ireland: Bill to stop abortion for disabilities including Down's syndrome passes second stage
The Severe Fetal Impairment Abortion (Amendment) Bill passed its second stage at the Northern Ireland Assembly by 48 votes to 12 on Monday evening.
Evangelical Alliance warns conversion therapy ban is 'direct threat to religious liberty'
The Evangelical Alliance is urging Prime Minister Boris Johnson to rethink plans to outlaw conversion therapy over serious concerns around religious liberty.
Amazon defends decision to remove conservative Christian scholar's book on transgenderism
Amazon says it removed a conservative Christian scholar's book on transgenderism because it framed "LGBTQ+ identity as a mental illness."
Millions have tuned into Church of England's online services during pandemic
The Church of England's national online services have been viewed 3.7 million times since restrictions on in-person church services were first imposed a year ago.
John Crist says shame of sexual harassment scandal nearly drove him to suicide
Christian comedian John Crist says he contemplated suicide at the height of his sexual misconduct scandal.
Vatican: blessings for same-sex unions not possible
The Vatican said that same-sex unions were "not ordered to the Creator's plan".
Gospel artist Kirk Franklin 'sincerely sorry' after son shares profanity-laden audio
Gospel artist Kirk Franklin has apologized over an audio clip posted online by his son in which he can be heard shouting and swearing during a heated argument.
Most GPs concerned about coercion and abortions after legal limit with pills-by-post service
A majority of GPs are concerned about possible coercion and abortions taking place past the legal limit as a result of the pills-by-post service.
Prayers read on 25th anniversary of Dunblane Massacre
Prayers were read over the weekend to mark the 25th anniversary of the Dunblane massacre in which 16 children and a teacher were shot dead.
Sorrow and hope: What I learned from saying goodbye to my mother during the pandemic
In the middle of the coronavirus lockdown in the spring of 2020, Carol's mother Margaret died peacefully at Pilgrims' Friend Society's Bethany Christian Home in Plymouth. Here Carol recalls precious memories of her mother and reflects on the glorious hope she had in Jesus.
Heidi Crowter speaks out against abortion up to birth for babies with disabilities
Disability rights campaigner, Heidi Crowter, has told the Health Committee of the Northern Ireland Assembly that the abortion legislation in the region "tells me and other people with Down's syndrome that we are worth less than those without disabilities".
Violence and harassment against women 'ignored for far too long' - Welby
The Archbishop of Canterbury has called for repentance and "resolute action" from men in the wake of Sarah Everard's tragic murder.
Church must acknowledge 'culpability' in culture of violence against women, says Christian campaigner
After the horrific kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard this week, Christian gender justice specialist Natalie Collins says the Church must listen to women about the change that is needed in society.
Many Christians are looking forward to getting back to church - survey
Nearly one in four people who attended church before the coronavirus pandemic plan to attend more frequently after it has ended, according to Lifeway Research.
Controversial hate crime Bill passes in Scotland
The Scottish Government's controversial Hate Crime Bill has been passed in Holyrood as concerns remain over the impact on free speech.
Bishop of Bath and Wells announces early retirement as he continues recovery from leukaemia
The Bishop of Bath and Wells has announced he will be taking early retirement on medical grounds as he continues his recovery from treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia.