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Abortion clinic buffer zones are 'detrimental to society'
Plans to introduce buffer zones around abortion clinics nationwide would be a "devastating blow to civil liberties".

In Bahrain, Pope Francis to bring message of fraternity to all Islam
The historic trip is aimed at promoting dialogue between Catholics and Muslims in the interest of peace.

Evangelicals 'grieved' as Bishop of Oxford says Church of England should back same-sex marriage
Evangelicals are calling on the Church of England to hold to its historic position on marriage and sexuality after the Bishop of Oxford published a 52-page essay arguing that clergy should have the freedom to bless and marry same-sex couples.

Brian Houston blames Hillsong board's statements for resignation
Hillsong Church's founder and former global senior pastor Brian Houston blamed public statements made by the church's board for his abrupt resignation earlier this year instead of any "mistakes" he made in ministry.

Matthew Perry recalls the 'dumb prayer' he said as a teenager
Actor Matthew Perry, famously known for his role as Chandler Bing in the hit NBC sitcom "Friends," recounted the first time he prayed to God and said that anything could be done to him so long as he became famous.

Couples who marry due to family, social pressure 50% more likely to divorce: study
Couples who get married due to family or social pressure are up to 50% more at risk of having a union that ends in divorce, according to a recent study from the Marriage Foundation.

Millions of aborted babies remembered outside Parliament
Pro-lifers from across the UK recently held a vigil outside Parliament in memory of the millions of lives lost to abortion in the last 55 years.

Street preacher who criticised Islam found not guilty of hate speech by court
A Christian street preacher arrested for hate speech after he criticised Muhammad and Buddha has been found not guilty at a court hearing.

Rishi Sunak plans to remove inappropriate material from Relationships and Sex Education lessons
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak plans to do more to protect children from inappropriate material in Relationships and Sex Education classes, according to media reports.

Conversion therapy ban to be delayed
The Conservative government first promised to ban conversion therapy four years ago under former prime minister Theresa May.

For the first time, G20 sees world religions as part of solution to global crises
In an unprecedented move, an official main event at the latest G20 Summit will explore how the world's major religions should be involved in addressing pressing global concerns.

Church of England focuses on reaching more young people with the Gospel
The Church of England is partnering with Christian charity Youthscape in a £1.29m project to help parishes connect with young people.

Welby praying as bishops meet to discuss what's next for Living in Love and Faith
The Archbishop of Canterbury says he is praying for "fruitful" conversations as the College of Bishops meets this week to discuss the next phase of Living in Love and Faith (LLF).

Being intentional about time with God
We can sprinkle in moments of pausing, breathing and inviting Him into our hearts and minds.

Members of US religious freedom panel speak out against China-Vatican deal
While Vatican officials defended the deal for promoting dialogue with China, members of the federal commission say things have only gotten worse.

Teacher fired after opposing school's trans affirmation policies can't seek judicial review: judge
"This court will not engage with any of the advantages or disadvantages of any education policy," Farbey wrote in her decision, adding that she doesn't believe that the teacher has the standing to bring a judicial review.