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Court's abortion ruling infringes on pregnant woman's human rights, says bishop
Court's abortion ruling infringes on pregnant woman's human rights, says bishop

A court's decision to allow an abortion to be performed on a pregnant woman with learning difficulties is "sad and distressing", the Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster has said.

Christian doctor investigated again for speaking to patients about God
Christian doctor investigated again for speaking to patients about God

A doctor faces being struck off by the medical regulator after speaking to patients about God and his Christian faith.

Call to action asks global Church to promote the contribution of women and girls
Call to action asks global Church to promote the contribution of women and girls

A call has gone out to the worldwide Church to do more to promote the contribution of women and girls and recognise their unique value.

Buckingham Palace reception celebrates people of faith making positive change in their communities

People of faith who are working for the good of their communities are to be celebrated this week at a reception at Buckingham Palace with the Queen.

Church of England bishop jailed for sexual abuse dies
Church of England bishop jailed for sexual abuse dies

Peter Ball, the former Bishop of Lewes who was jailed in 2015 for sexual offences, has died at the age of 87.

Evangelical Fellowship in the Anglican Communion parts ways with Gen Sec Richard Crocker and wife
Evangelical Fellowship in the Anglican Communion parts ways with Gen Sec Richard Crocker and wife

Richard and Caroline Crocker are to cease in their roles as General Secretary and Director of Communications in the Evangelical Fellowship in the Anglican Communion (EFAC).

Evangelical Alliance welcomes fresh consultation on gender self-identification
Evangelical Alliance welcomes fresh consultation on gender self-identification

The Evangelical Alliance has welcomed the Scottish Government's plans to open a new consultation into its plans to change the law on gender recognition.

British court says abortion can be performed on pregnant woman with learning disabilities
British court says abortion can be performed on pregnant woman with learning disabilities

A British judge has given the go ahead to doctors to perform an abortion on a 22 week pregnant woman with learning difficulties.

US State Department report warns of 'chilling array' of religious freedom abuses worldwide
US State Department report warns of 'chilling array' of religious freedom abuses worldwide

The US State Department's annual religious freedom report has warned of a "chilling array" of abuses against people of faith worldwide. Countries singled out for criticism in the report included China, Iran and Burma.

160 deacons from across Africa and Europe gather in Scotland
160 deacons from across Africa and Europe gather in Scotland

It is the 25th annual conference for the group and this year is bringing together 160 deacons from across Europe and Africa for a time of fellowship, worship and learning.

Church of England to invest millions in mission and church growth
Church of England to invest millions in mission and church growth

Up to £155m is being earmarked by the Church of England to drive forward growth, protect its historic cathedrals for future generations, and increase its presence in underprivileged areas.

Windrush scandal must not be repeated, says bishop
Windrush scandal must not be repeated, says bishop

The call came as Britain marked Windrush Day on June 22, commemorating the day in 1948 when 1,027 passengers, including 492 from the Caribbean, arrived at Tilbury docks in Essex on the HMT Empire Windrush.

'No justification at all' for Mark Field's behaviour towards Greenpeace activist, says Christian campaigner
'No justification at all' for Mark Field's behaviour towards Greenpeace activist, says Christian campaigner

The way in which Mark Field MP forcibly removed a female climate change protester from a black-tie dinner in the City of London is "massively concerning", a Christian campaigner against domestic abuse has said.

New Bible translation released for Scots Gaelic speakers
New Bible translation released for Scots Gaelic speakers

New Bible resources have been produced for Scotland's Gaelic-speaking community, including an updated translation of the New Testament.

Three London churches set on fire and graffitied with '666' symbols
Three London churches set on fire and graffitied with '666' symbols

Police have asked locals to be vigilant after three churches in East London were the victims of arson attacks and satanic graffiti this week.

Churches are key to tackling Britain's loneliness crisis, says faith-based coalition
Churches are key to tackling Britain's loneliness crisis, says faith-based coalition

"It is also often the case, particularly in rural areas, that church buildings are the only places to meet within the community," says Jeremy Sharpe, Chair of Christians Together Against Loneliness