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Westminster pushes ahead with changes to Northern Ireland's abortion laws
Westminster pushes ahead with changes to Northern Ireland's abortion laws

MPs have been accused of "imposing" abortion on Northern Ireland after voting 328 to 65 in favour of relaxing the law around terminations in the province.

Church leader appeals to Nicola Sturgeon to protect freedom of conscience over attacks on SNP MP
Church leader appeals to Nicola Sturgeon to protect freedom of conscience over attacks on SNP MP

Bishop Hugh Gilbert has written to Scotland's First Minister asking her to uphold freedom of conscience after SNP MP Dr Lisa Cameron was subjected to abuse over her vote against the legalisation of abortion in Northern Ireland.

Planned Parenthood CEO ousted over 'philosophical differences' on abortion campaigning
Planned Parenthood CEO ousted over 'philosophical differences' on abortion campaigning

The president of the largest abortion provider in the US has been ousted from her role apparently over a conflict of opinion on the direction of the organisation and her messaging strategy.

Lords approve Northern Ireland abortion plans despite challenges from conservative peers
Lords approve Northern Ireland abortion plans despite challenges from conservative peers

The House of Lords voted overwhelmingly last night in favour of plans to relax abortion restrictions to Northern Ireland despite strong objections from conservative peers.

The Bible says to welcome refugees
The Bible says to welcome refugees

A new Trump ruling will prohibit virtually all Central American migrants from seeking asylum in the United States.

XXXchurch founder Craig Gross moving on after 17 years at the helm
XXXchurch founder Craig Gross moving on after 17 years at the helm

Craig Gross, who founded XXXchurch 17 years, is handing over the reins to former adult star Brittni De La Mora and Rich De La Mora.

'I have no problem with faith or spirituality,' says atheist comedian Ricky Gervais
'I have no problem with faith or spirituality,' says atheist comedian Ricky Gervais

Atheist comedian Ricky Gervais talked about the difference between faith and magic during an interview with Stephen Colbert on "The Late Show" this week.

Eritrea closes the last Christian-run health centre
Eritrea closes the last Christian-run health centre

After seizing nearly two dozen Catholic-run clinics in the last month, the authorities in Eritrea have now moved to shut down all of the health centres being operated by the Catholic Church in the country.

LGBT teaching should be done in the home, says Christian campaigner
LGBT teaching should be done in the home, says Christian campaigner

A Christian campaigner has defended parents protesting at the school gates over controversial LGBT lessons.

Bestselling Christian writer Philip Yancey to tour the UK
Bestselling Christian writer Philip Yancey to tour the UK

Philip Yancey, bestselling author of The Jesus I Never Knew and What's So Amazing About Grace?, is coming to the UK on a rare speaking tour to shine a light on leprosy.

Tory peer fears for disabled babies if Northern Ireland abortion plans go ahead
Tory peer fears for disabled babies if Northern Ireland abortion plans go ahead

Lord Shinkwin has told the House of Lords that plans to widen abortion access in Northern Ireland sends the message that babies with disabilities are "better off dead".

Edinburgh and Glasgow consider stricter regulations for lap dancing bars
Edinburgh and Glasgow consider stricter regulations for lap dancing bars

Lap dancing bars in Edinburgh and Glasgow could soon be subject to much tougher regulations if proposals to introduce licences are given the go ahead.

'Iron curtain' of religious persecution must end, says US religious freedom rep
'Iron curtain' of religious persecution must end, says US religious freedom rep

The US' religious freedom ambassador Sam Brownback made an impassioned plea to people of faith on Tuesday to fight for their liberties and those of others suffering for their faith worldwide.

Digital Minister Margot James apologises for delay to age verification checks
Digital Minister Margot James apologises for delay to age verification checks

Digital Minister Margot James has said she is "extremely sorry" for the prolonged delay to a new age verification scheme designed to protect young people from watching online adult content

Newer mission agencies more likely to focus on social action than proclamation - study
Newer mission agencies more likely to focus on social action than proclamation - study

Newer mission agencies are more likely to be focused on social action projects than evangelism and proclamation, according to a study.

West Sussex library drops church-run kids' singalong
West Sussex library drops church-run kids' singalong

Parents have been left angry after a volunteer church group was told it could no longer run the children's singalong in the local library.