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In Guatemala, public schools turn to Bible study to boost reading and resist gang culture
Some teachers were reluctant to bring a Bible programme into classrooms but have come to accept it.

Report recommends £1bn fund to right Church of England's past wrongs on slavery
A new report has recommended that the Church of England create a £1bn fund in response to its historic links to the transatlantic slave trade.

Rolls-Royce one of UK's most faith-friendly workplaces
Rolls-Royce scored top points in the first UK edition of the corporate Religious Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (REDI) Index and Monitor alongside management consulting firm Baringa Partners LLP.

Christian politician makes history in Pakistan
Christian politician Anthony Naveed has achieved a major political milestone after he was elected as the first Christian Deputy Speaker of the Sindh Provincial Assembly last Sunday.

Pro-life students at Manchester University left 'terrified' by angry mob
Students who attended the event on 29 February say they were egged and spat on, and met with a barrage of verbal assaults, including rape and death threats, that left them fearing for their safety.

Scottish Parliament recognises church of John Knox in 900th anniversary year
A motion has been laid in the Scottish Parliament celebrating the prominence of St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh as it celebrates 900 years.

WHO guidance on gender-affirming care for trans adults would be 'premature', says Christian psychologist
A Christian psychologist has called for caution as the World Health Organisation works on new guidelines for transgender healthcare.

'An epidemic of loss': estimated 10,000 abortions in Ireland
The Republic of Ireland experienced the highest number of abortions since the practice was made legal in the country, with the latest figures suggesting there were over 10,000 abortions in 2023.

Conversion therapy bill fails to pass
A bill proposing a ban on so-called conversion therapy failed to pass in the House of Commons on Friday after it ran out of time.

Ex-Boyzone star Shane Lynch accuses Taylor Swift of 'demonic rituals' in concerts
Former Boyzone member Shane Lynch has accused pop stars like Taylor Swift of incorporating what he sees as satanic elements into their shows.

Conversion therapy Bill 'very likely' to breach human rights law, says top lawyer
Proposals in a Private Member's Bill to ban so-called 'conversion therapy' would "very likely" be a breach of human rights law, a top lawyer has said.

Archbishop of Canterbury apologises for refusing to meet Palestinian Christian leader
The Archbishop of Canterbury has publicly apologised after refusing to meet a pastor from Bethlehem during his visit to the UK.

During Gaza war, evangelicals have become Israel's best friend
As criticism against Israel mounts and pressure for a ceasefire rises, Israeli leaders are working to shore up evangelical support.

Warnings of another Christian exodus from Iraq
Christians are leaving Iraq in their droves because they cannot see any future in the country after years of political instability and persecution.

Warnings of assisted suicide 'harm' as MPs predict change to law
Campaigners have warned of "harm" and "profound injustices" following the publication of a Commons report that suggests the law on assisted suicide is likely to change in parts of the UK soon.

Independent review launched into links between New Wine and Mike Pilavachi
An independent review is to be carried out into whether there are any links between allegations against Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi and New Wine.