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Christian magistrate who said children do best with a mother and father loses appeal
A Christian magistrate who was removed from the judiciary after saying that it was in the best interests of children to have a mother and father has lost his appeal at an employment tribunal.
Pharmacy apologises for 'distress' after woman was refused emergency contraception on a Sunday
LloydsPharmacy has apologised for the "distress and frustration" caused when one of its pharmacists refused because of their religious beliefs to dispense the morning after pill to a woman on Sunday.
Baby born smaller than a can of coke defies the odds to reach first birthday
A baby who was smaller than a can of coke when she was born has defied the odds to celebrate her first birthday with her doting mum and dad.
Free speech on transgenderism is being stifled at British universities, say academics
Research and debate on transgender issues is being stifled at British universities, a letter signed by over 30 academics has claimed.
Most British people want urgent political action on climate change - study
Research released ahead of a multi-faith Walk of Witness on climate change has found strong public support in the British public for urgent political action to address climate change and protect the environment.
Whole Church is 'called to repentance' over sexual abuse failures, says Bishop of Blackburn
The Church of England's failure to adequately deal with past sexual abuse cases is "a form of re-abuse", senior clergy in the Diocese of Blackburn have said.
£10m fund to help rural churches and schools go green
Churches, schools and sports clubs in rural areas are being invited to utilise a £10m fund to help them switch to green energy and reduce their carbon emissions.
Eritrean government shuts down Christian-run health centres
Christian-run health centres in Eritrea have been unexpectedly shut down by the government in its latest act of hostility towards Christians in the country.
Many carers struggling with 'unmanageable debt', warns Christian charity
A new report has warned that many carers are falling into debt as they struggle to cover their basic living costs.
Supreme Court sends case against Christian bakers who refused same-sex wedding cake back to state courts
The US Supreme Court has told the Oregon courts to reconsider the case of a Christian couple sued over their refusal to make a same-sex wedding cake.
Spending two hours a week in nature is linked to better health and well-being
We found that people who spent at least two hours a week in nature were more likely to report "good" health or "high" levels of well-being than people who spent no time in nature.
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Welsh bishops adopt anti-Semitism definition
Bishops of the Church in Wales have adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of anti-Semitism.
Church calls on Sajid Javid to show 'moral courage' and grant permanent residence to orphaned boy
The Church of Scotland has appealed to Home Secretary Sajid Javid to show "moral courage" and grant an orphaned boy permanent residence.
Five years after Mosul's Christians were told to 'convert, pay or die', lives are being slowly rebuilt
The 17th of June marks five years since the infamous ultimatum, 'convert, pay or die' was issued to Christians living in Mosul when so-called Islamic State (IS) took control of major parts of the city.
How not to resolve your marriage conflict
I always knew that communication would be the key to a successful marriage, and forgiveness should be the first thing that comes to my mind when I get offended. However it is always easier said than done.