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UK Government pledges to accept all recommendations of Christian persecution review
The Government has said it will accept all of the recommendations in a major review calling for more action to be taken in response to Christian persecution.
England rugby player stands by defence of Israel Folau's 'hell awaits' post
Billy Vunipola has said he will not "take a step back" from his position on the Israel Folau controversy.
Tearfund scales up support for Rohingya refugees as monsoon rains bring fresh misery
"Camp life has become extremely messy and muddy due to the heavy and continuous rain," said James Rana, international development agency Tearfund's Rohingya Response Manager in Bangladesh.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A Christian campaigner has defended parents protesting at the school gates over controversial LGBT lessons.
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
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
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
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.