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The two-way blessing of twinning: a partnership of giving and receiving between Scottish and Malawian churches
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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.

Prayer at home can be illegal, MSP confirms
Prayer at home can be illegal, MSP confirms

The member of the Scottish Parliament behind abortion buffer zones has conceded that there are circumstances in which praying in one’s home could constitute a breach of the law, despite previously rubbishing such claims by US Vice-President JD Vance as “misinformation”.

Pope stable after suffering respiratory failure
Pope stable after suffering respiratory failure

The prognosis for Pope Francis, who was hospitalised with breathing difficulties more than two weeks ago, remains “guarded”, the latest update from the Vatican has confirmed.

Tribunal hears case of sacked Christian who raised concerns about transitioning child
Tribunal hears case of sacked Christian who raised concerns about transitioning child

“Teachers are being bullied not to question trans affirming policies but evidence shows they put the welfare of children at serious risk."