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A six-week-old dead embryo is suing an Alabama abortion clinic: Is there a Christian perspective?
A six-week-old dead embryo is suing an Alabama abortion clinic: Is there a Christian perspective?

Where do we even start to think about this from any perspective – let alone a Christian one?

25 years of women priests celebrated across Church of England
25 years of women priests celebrated across Church of England

It's been 25 years since the first women in the Church of England were ordained as priests and events are taking place across the country to mark the major milestone.

Women priests 25 years on: How are we flourishing?
Women priests 25 years on: How are we flourishing?

The issue, it seems to me, often occurs with those who have not taken a theological stand, but simply reflect the sexism of the age.

Last chance? Theresa May wins Brexit assurances from EU on eve of crucial vote

Brexiteers in May's party have accused her of surrendering to the EU and it was not clear if the assurances she agreed would be enough.

World Council of Churches mourns loss of staff member in Ethiopian Airlines crash
World Council of Churches mourns loss of staff member in Ethiopian Airlines crash

The World Council of Churches was today mourning the death of the Rev Norman Tendis, one of the 157 people killed in the tragic Ethiopian Airlines crash on Sunday.

New paper to help evangelicals speak with confidence about Christian view of sexuality
New paper to help evangelicals speak with confidence about Christian view of sexuality

The European Evangelical Alliance has produced a new paper to help Christians in living out their beliefs in the face of an increasingly liberal view of sexuality across Europe.

What's a woman's place in the Church? Lessons from 10 great female saints
What's a woman's place in the Church? Lessons from 10 great female saints

The debate over a woman's place in the Church has raged since the very outset. Rather than step into this minefield, here are 10 great women giving us all great example.

Fears of more attacks against India's Christians ahead of elections
Fears of more attacks against India's Christians ahead of elections

Weeks before millions of Indians head to the polls in the world's largest democratic election, Release International has warned that attacks on the country's Christians are likely to increase.

The next #MeToo? How the injustices faced by women are multiplied if you're disabled as well
The next #MeToo? How the injustices faced by women are multiplied if you're disabled as well

It's well recognised that as a woman you are more at risk of many things – violence, sexual harassment, employment issues, low wages etc. But as a woman with a disability you are much more likely to suffer these injustices.

Asia Bibi's daughter begs for her to leave Pakistan
Asia Bibi's daughter begs for her to leave Pakistan

The daughter of Asia Bibi has made a heartfelt appeal for her mother to be allowed to leave Pakistan after being freed from death row for blasphemy.

Bishop of Wakefield: Why Christians need to find ways of generously living together
Bishop of Wakefield: Why Christians need to find ways of generously living together

How can the Church stay united and Christians continue to be known for their love while also disagreeing?

No majority in British parliament for second Brexit referendum – Reuters analysis

There is no majority in Britain's parliament in favour of holding a second Brexit referendum, according to a Reuters analysis of public comments made by lawmakers.

US says religious freedom in China could boost trust in Taiwan
US says religious freedom in China could boost trust in Taiwan

'If they want to build some confidence in Taiwan, they should give religious freedom to their own people.'

What the torture and execution of Jesus did to his body
What the torture and execution of Jesus did to his body

Roman flagellation was one of the most feared of all punishments.

Teacher who told student to wipe off Ash Wednesday cross apologises
Teacher who told student to wipe off Ash Wednesday cross apologises

A teacher in Utah has apologized to a fourth-grade student whom she ordered to remove the ash cross that was on his forehead for Ash Wednesday.

More civilians flee Islamic State's Syria enclave, delaying final assault

The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) paused military operations against Islamic State (IS) militants holed up in the group's final enclave in eastern Syria, expecting more civilians to be evacuated from the area on Saturday, an SDF official said.