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'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
When it's not OK to not be OK
On a very personal level, one of the best things we can do is to educate ourselves.
Pro-life student group wins right to presence on Aberdeen University campus after legal challenge
A pro-life student group has been told it can formally have a presence on Aberdeen University campus following a legal challenge.
Iranian court upholds prison sentences of two Christian converts
Saheb Fadaie was sentenced to 18 months in prison and Fatemeh Bakhteri to 12 months last September after being found guilty of "spreading propaganda against the regime".
Crackdown on Eritrea's Christians ahead of Independence Day
Eritrea has arrested more than 140 Christians who were meeting in private in the capital Asmara. Fourteen children are among the 141 detained, after the authorities raided a Christian gathering in Mai Temenai.
Christians fearful after two more deadly attacks in Burkina Faso
Violence against Christians has risen dramatically in Burkina Faso this year.
New sanctuary marks fresh start for Texas church where over two dozen people were killed
Sutherland Springs began a new chapter on Sunday when it dedicated a brand new sanctuary a year and a half after a horrific mass shooting left over two dozen congregants dead.
The lessons I have learned and unlearned about being a good mother
I occasionally joke with our kids that they can pay for their own counselling in later life. What I mean is that although my husband and I have done our best, we are only human.