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Lessons from great women of faith
This International Women’s Day, I'm celebrating Ruth and Mary of Bethany, two of my favourite women in the Bible.
Who was Huldah in the Bible and why is she important?
In the Old Testament we can read the account of the female prophet, teacher, and leader Huldah who played a key role in Jewish history. This is the story ...
Christians in the West Bank facing more difficulties since ceasefire agreed
Local sources in the West Bank have claimed that since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began six weeks ago, Christians in the area have faced increasing difficulties, mainly due to increased security and travel restrictions.
The two-way blessing of twinning: a partnership of giving and receiving between Scottish and Malawian churches
This year, plans include launching a school feeding programme, planting banana and mango trees, supplying 10 corrugated iron roofs, diversifying crops, and repairing the school borehole and rainwater drainage system.
Scottish church charity's innovative rock climbing scheme helps addicts recover
A Christian charity in Scotland is helping addicts to recover and reintegrate into the community with the help of an innovative rock-climbing scheme.
Pro-trans union boss removed from tribunal panel hearing case of sacked Christian teacher
The former head of trade union UNISON, Chris Tansley, has been removed from the Tribunal bench in the case of 'Hannah', a Christian primary school teacher who was dismissed for raising concerns about a child in her class who was being “socially transitioned”.
WWII Biopic Bonhoeffer released in the UK and Ireland
Bonhoeffer, the historical thriller is gearing up for its highly anticipated release across the UK and Ireland this Friday, March 7.
Ukraine peace 'decisive' for Europe, say bishops
Catholic bishops in Europe have issued a strong statement reaffirming their unwavering support for Ukraine and its people as the Russian-Ukraine war enters a new phase of “geopolitical complexity and uncertainty".
Retired scientist on trial for offering help in abortion clinic buffer zone
A retired medical scientist is standing trial this week for offering assistance to women within an abortion clinic buffer zone.
Midwifery student suspended from training course for abortion comments
Sara Spencer was eventually cleared of all wrongdoing.
Christian groups call for National Day of Prayer against assisted suicide
Religious organisations across the UK are uniting for a National Day of Prayer Against Assisted Suicide on Tuesday 25 March.
Michael Gove: Prayer is the 'foundation' of Britain
Former Conservative minister Michael Gove has weighed in on the current controversy surrounding free speech and Scottish abortion buffer zones.
Religious freedom continues to deteriorate in Nicaragua
A report on human rights and religious freedom in Nicaragua warns that conditions in the central American state are continuing to deteriorate.
Why do some Christians fast during Lent?
During Lent many Christians use the time to fast something. This is the story ...
Re-trial for chaplain sacked over sermon on diversity and equality
The case of a chaplain who lost his job over comments he made about LGBT ideology in a school sermon is to return to court for a re-trial.
New Islamophobia definition could have 'chilling' effect on free speech
A new definition of “Islamophobia” being explored by the government could serve as a de-facto Islamic blasphemy law, that will stoke division and play into the hands of Islamist groups, critics warn.