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Women 'encouraged to undergo abortions by staff seeking bonuses' at Marie Stopes clinic
Staff felt pressured to encourage women to undergo abortions or lose their bonuses at one of the country's largest abortion providers, a report has found.
As Quebec bans religious face coverings, where else in the world has done the same?
In what is believed to be the first new law of its kind in North America, the Canadian province of Quebec has passed a sweeping ban on face coverings
Obama and Bush blast 'politics of fear' and 'bullying' in veiled criticisms of Donald Trump
The former presidents Barack Obama and George W Bush have separately expressed concern about the current political climate in the US, in comments seen as warnings about Donald Trump.
What should churches do about Hallowe'en?
Many churches will want to celebrate Hallowe'en next week â but in a way that doesn't deny the traditional darkness, but redeems it.
Pastor who prayed over Donald Trump says Hollywood is full of devil worshippers who drink children's blood
An evangelical pastor who was among those who prayed over Donald Trump in the Oval Office over the summer has said that Hollywood is full of devil-worshippers who engage in human sacrifice and drink the blood of children.
With so few children attending church, is the CofE's very existence in danger?
Just three children attend the average Church of England church, while the smallest 25 per cent of churches have none at all, according to the latest Statistics for Mission highlighted by the Church Times.
Pope Francis celebrates 50-year dialogue with Methodists â the 'grandchildren of the Reformation'
Pope Francis has marked 50 years of ecumenical Catholic-Methodist dialogue in a milestone occasion in which the Pope praised the 'grandchildren of the Reformation' who never technically split from Rome.
Bishops under pressure to act as Hereford Diocese calls for official services for gay couples
Pressure is mounting on the Church of England to adopt formal liturgy for gay weddings after one diocese passed a landmark motion calling on bishops to act.
Argentina to celebrate annual 'Day of Evangelical Churches'
A 'Day of Evangelical Churches' will be celebrated in Argentina each year on October 31 after the country's senate passed a bill with cross-party support to establish the commemoration.
9 areas of faith that Christian marriage will test you in
When you get married, you discover the truth about your faith and yourself - and you might not like it.
What does the Bible say about dating?
People in Biblical times married based on family lineage and economic status. The people of today, on the other hand, check for compatibility and personality traits.
Pastor asks forgiveness after gravestone of child leukemia victim was removed because parents hadn't paid all their bills
The pastor's company dug out the gravestone of the 5-year-old boy because his parents allegedly hadn't met all the costs but he asked for forgiveness after a huge public outcry.
Terror can't keep Egypt's Christians from worship
Devastating terror attacks have failed to deter Egyptian Christians from gathering for worship, according to satellite TV network SAT-7.
Russian poet faces criminal charges for calling atheists 'despicable' in alleged hate-speech
A Russian poet is facing criminal prosecution for hate speech after calling atheists 'despicable' in a poem written online, and incited violence against the group.
Polish Archbishop vows to ban priests who back anti-immigrant marches
Poland's top Catholic will ban priests who take part in right-wing anti-immigrant marches.
Four British missionaries kidnapped in Nigeria include Christian couple David and Shirley Donovan
The four British missionaries kidnapped in southern Nigeria are thought to include an evangelical couple from Cambridge who have worked in the country for 14 years.