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Change to law for faith-based schools gives rise to religious freedom fears in Australia
Christian leaders have warned that religious freedoms in Australia are under increasing threat after the release of the Australian Law Reform Commission's (ALRC) highly anticipated report on faith-based schools on Thursday.
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Christian leaders 'killed, tortured and disappeared' in occupied Ukraine
Christian leaders are being "killed, tortured and disappeared" in parts of Ukraine that are occupied by Russia, a Christian religious freedom charity has said.
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Eton celeb sparks debate on standards of religious education
Reality TV star Spencer Matthews, known for his appearances on 'Made In Chelsea' and as an alumnus of Eton College, has ignited a lively debate on the standards of religious education.
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Foetal sentience bill progresses in House of Lords
"We have legal protections for lobsters and decapod crustaceans ... as well as all mammals, but we have no view, let alone protection, for the human foetus."
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Christians debate hot cross bun with tick
The decision by a supermarket chain to trial new hot cross buns that display a tick instead of the traditional Christian cross has prompted debate.
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Russell Brand asks social media for advice on Christianity amid legal woes
Actor Russell Brand shared in a recent Instagram post that he has been going to different churches and is interested in being baptized as he continues to face allegations of sexual misconduct and a lawsuit.
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Abortions rise to highest rate in over a decade amid abortion pill spike: report
Abortions performed in the United States increased in 2023 by 10% since 2020 to the highest rate and total in more than a decade, according to updated estimates from the pro-choice Guttmacher Institute, drawing skepticism from a pro-life researcher.
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Prayers for Princess of Wales after cancer diagnosis
Prayers are being said for the Princess of Wales after she revealed on Friday that she is undergoing treatment for cancer.Â
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Archbishop of Canterbury critical of 'deconstructing whiteness' job ad
The Archbishop of Canterbury has revealed he is critical of job adverts for roles in the Church of England like a "deconstructing whiteness officer".
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Chaplains keep faith in football
"As more players of faith have come into the game in recent years it has been a joy to be involved in some way in discipling these young men during their time at the club."
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Anger over Nike changes to St George's Cross
Nike's new multicoloured St George's Cross flag has been met with anger, with critics including Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.
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Christian artist 'banned' from her own exhibition takes legal action against local council
A Christian artist is taking legal action against a local council after claiming she was banned from her own exhibition after making trans-critical comments.