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'I prayed every day' in solitary confinement, says former mob boss who turned to God in prison
'I prayed every day' in solitary confinement, says former mob boss who turned to God in prison

Michael Franzese, an ex-mob boss-turned-outspoken Christian author and speaker, says he turned to the Bible and prayer during his 29 months and seven days in solitary confinement.

Afghanistan named worst country for Christian persecution
Afghanistan named worst country for Christian persecution

Following the US withdrawal and the Taliban's return to power, Afghanistan has been chosen as the worst country for Christian persecution by a religious freedom advocacy group.

Christian doctor takes pronoun case to Court of Appeal after 'muddled' judgment
Christian doctor takes pronoun case to Court of Appeal after 'muddled' judgment

A Christian doctor is to appeal a judgment affirming his right to disagree with transgenderism while asserting that these views cannot be expressed in the workplace.

Archie Battersbee's family win appeal in life support case
Archie Battersbee's family win appeal in life support case

The family of Archie Battersbee have won their appeal against a decision to withdraw the 12-year-old's life support.

Nicola Sturgeon backs buffer zones at Scottish abortion summit
Nicola Sturgeon backs buffer zones at Scottish abortion summit

Nicola Sturgeon has come out again in support of buffer zones around abortion clinics at a summit in Edinburgh this week.

After Roe v Wade, bishop calls for 'fruitful debate' and not 'polarised ideologies'
After Roe v Wade, bishop calls for 'fruitful debate' and not 'polarised ideologies'

The decision of the US Supreme Court to overturn Roe v Wade must be followed by a period of reflection and "fruitful debate" that avoids "polarised ideologies", says the Catholic Church's Lead Bishop for Life Issues.

Churches remember modern-day martyrs
Churches remember modern-day martyrs

Modern-day martyrs and persecuted Christians are being remembered by churches in the UK and Ireland today.

UK shouldn't be lecturing US on Roe v Wade, says Conservative MP
UK shouldn't be lecturing US on Roe v Wade, says Conservative MP

Conservative MP Danny Kruger has spoken against the suggestion that the UK make representations to the US government over the Supreme Court's decision to strike down Roe v Wade.

Guidance on slavery monuments needs to be 'urgently reviewed', CofE told
Guidance on slavery monuments needs to be 'urgently reviewed', CofE told

How to deal with monuments linked to the slave trade is an "urgent and pressing matter that needs to be addressed if the Church of England is to fulfil its primary purpose of saving souls and witnessing to the all-embracing love of Jesus Christ for humanity", the Church of England has been told.

Parents urge Welsh government to delay rollout of RSE
Parents urge Welsh government to delay rollout of RSE

Parents have written to the Welsh government calling for a delay to the introduction of the new Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) curriculum until after a judicial review is heard.

Christian football coach wins Supreme Court case over being fired for praying on field after games
Christian football coach wins Supreme Court case over being fired for praying on field after games

"Both the Free Exercise and Free Speech Clauses of the First Amendment protect expressions like Mr. Kennedy's."

Only men can be born with a penis, says Boris Johnson
Only men can be born with a penis, says Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson has said he thinks there is a difference between women and transgender women.

\'God made the decision\': Trump responds to Supreme Court abortion ruling
'God made the decision': Trump responds to Supreme Court abortion ruling

Former President Donald Trump has said that the US Supreme Court was able to overturn Roe v. Wade not just because he appointed three constitutionalist justices to the high court during his presidency, but because "God made the decision."

Christian bakers fined $135K for not baking gay wedding cake fundraise to relaunch business
Christian bakers fined $135K for not baking gay wedding cake fundraise to relaunch business

Aaron and Melissa Klein, a Christian couple whose bakery has been held up in the courts for years and were ordered to pay $135,000 in damages for refusing to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding, are now working on opening a new shop to "show God's goodness to everyone."

Mass protests and suspected arson at Christian pregnancy centre after Roe v Wade ruling
Mass protests and suspected arson at Christian pregnancy centre after Roe v Wade ruling

A fire at a Christian pregnancy services centre is being investigated by the FBI as arson.

Baptists consider changing rules on same-sex marriage for ministers
Baptists consider changing rules on same-sex marriage for ministers

"Much thought needs to be given to the implications of various possible options. We are acutely aware that the 'stakes are high'."