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Richmond Council taken to court over ban on prayer vigils outside abortion clinics
Richmond Council is being taken to court over a ban that prevents pro-lifers from being able to hold vigils or offer support outside abortion clinics.
Calls for prayers as Theresa May announces resignation
Theresa May has confirmed her resignation for June 7 after a tumultuous three years as the nation's leader.
Christianity in Iraq is 'perilously close to extinction', says Archbishop
An Iraqi Archbishop has pleaded with Britain's Church and political leaders to do more to save the Christian community in Iraq from being wiped out.
Falling student numbers could see Theology and Religious Studies disappear from universities, report warns
The British Academy has warned that theology and religious studies could "disappear" from universities after a study found that the number of students taking the subjects has halved.
After landslide win for Modi, India's Christians fear increasing marginalisation
Narendra Modi has promised a "bright future" for India after a landslide election win for his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) party, but Christians are fearing difficult times ahead.
Home school register will limit religious freedom, warns Evangelical Alliance
The Evangelical Alliance is calling upon the Government to abandon proposals to regulate homeschooling across England.
Evangelicals and Anglo-Catholics hold talks with Church of England bishops over transgender guidance
The organisers of an open letter signed by 3,000 clergy and lay members of the Church of England opposing recent transgender guidance have met with bishops to raise their concerns.
'If we abstain, can we complain?' say faith leaders as Brits cast vote in European elections
"We did not expect these European elections. But, no matter how briefly those elected will sit in the European Parliament, we should all take part."
UK must end throw-away culture to beat plastic crisis - Tearfund
The Government's ban on straws and cotton buds is a "positive step" in tackling the world's plastic crisis but more needs to be done to end the throwaway culture underpinning it, Tearfund has warned.
Christian asylum seeker facing deportation is released from detention centre
A Pakistani Christian who was detained by immigration officials and told he was facing imminent deportation from the UK has been unexpectedly released.
Bishop, politicians welcome plans to scrap £30k salary requirement for EU migrants
The Bishop of Durham has joined politicians in welcoming reports that the Home Secretary is to scrap plans requiring EU migrants to earn £30k.
Pro-life group disappointed after judge sides with Scottish Government on abortion pills
A pro-life group has lost its legal challenge against the Scottish Government's plans to allow women to take abortion pills at home.
BioBlitz at Canterbury Cathedral to record wildlife that call the World Heritage Site home
The 'BioBlitz' is being carried out by the cathedral to keep track of the wildlife living there and help it better understand how to support biodiversity in its grounds.
Manchester Cathedral open for quiet reflection on second anniversary of arena bombing
Manchester Cathedral was welcoming people in on Wednesday to remember those lost in the attack on an Ariana Grande concert two years ago.
'Shocking' surge in cases of modern slavery involving children
The number of modern slavery cases under police investigation that involve children is "shocking", advocacy group CARE has said.
New national landmark being built near Birmingham to celebrate the UK's Christian heritage
The winning design for the Wall of Answered Prayer has been unveiled following a global three-year architectural competition