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Mystery of Scottish stained glass shards solved - mostly
The mystery of the glass shards of Dunfermline Abbey has been solved... mostly.
Pope discharged from hospital after nearly 40 days
The Pope ended his "period of trial" just shy of the 40 day mark.
Volunteers protecting Syrian Christians
Christians in Damascus have reportedly formed night patrols to protect their community from Islamist radicals
WCC calls for release of Armenian hostages
The WCC has called upon Azerbaijan to release Armenian hostages following the end of the war four years ago.
Christian teacher who said being LGBT was a sin loses High Court challenge
The High Court has upheld the dismissal of a Christian teacher who told pupils at the London school where she worked that being LGBT was a sin.
Christian nurse launches legal action after investigation for calling convicted transgender paedophile ‘Mr’
A Christian senior nurse was investigated and deemed “a potential risk” after she referred to a convicted transgender child sex offender as ‘Mr’.
Report calls for standardisation and specialism in RE
An independent review into the national curriculum for schools has highlighted the urgent need for standardised religious education (RE) across the country and greater subject specialism to ensure “mastery in the subject”.
GP body shifts to ‘unwarranted and misleading’ neutral stance on assisted suicide despite declining support
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) is facing criticism after changing from its longstanding opposition to assisted suicide to a neutral stance, despite a significant reduction in support among its members for legalising the practice.
Faith leaders pray for Trump
Faith leaders have gathered to pray for President Trump, but not everyone is happy.
Rare pre-Reformation scroll to go on display in York
An extremely rare pre-Reformation scroll will go on display after being found in a shoebox.
Government told to prioritise biological sex, not gender identity
Staff in public services were afraid to challenge the new fluid approach to sex and gender, with many feeling that their workplace was a “hostile environment”
Belgian euthanasia stats continue to rise
Belgian euthanasia levels reached yet another record high in 2024.
Free Church of Scotland concerned about Scottish Government RE plans
The Free Church of Scotland is concerned that faith will be "marginalised" in schools by the Scottish government
Catholic aid "the hand of God" in suffering Mozambique
An Islamist insurgency in Cabo Delgado Province has claimed the lives of over 5,000 people, with many more forced to flee from their homes.
Myanmar junta burns down cathedral in latest attack
A cathedral in Myanmar has been "reduced to ashes" by government forces.
Christians and charities call for committee to solve housing crisis
Signatories include the Church of England’s lead bishop for housing, Guli Francis-Dehqani and Bonnie Williams, chief executive of the Christian charity Housing Justice.