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US religious groups challenge new immigrant enforcement policies
A United States Federal Judge has granted an injunction that will prevent immigration agents from carrying out operations in places of worship after a group of religious organisations launched a lawsuit against the Trump administration over new enforcement policies.
Gyles Brandreth joins campaign to end avoidable sight loss
Gyles Brandreth has thrown his support behind CBM UK’s campaign to end avoidable sight loss.
Church leaders call for 'rethink' of school closures in Ramadan
“We urge the governors of the affected states to reconsider this decision and explore alternative arrangements that respect the rights and freedoms of all citizens.”
Bangor celebrates 1,500 years by honouring cathedral
Bangor Cathedral's central role in the city's 1,500 year history will be formally recognised
Retired pastor prosecuted under abortion buffer zone laws
A retired pastor is being prosecuted for an alleged breach of an abortion clinic buffer zone in Northern Ireland.
Gateway Church founder Robert Morris charged with child sex abuse
Robert Morris, founding pastor of Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, was indicted on five counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child by a multi-county grand jury in Oklahoma on Wednesday. The indictment stems from allegations made by Cindy Clemishire last June that he sexually abused her over multiple years in the 1980s, beginning when she was 12.
Former Conservative MP has 'no confidence' in assisted dying bill safeguards
A Former Conservative MP has "no confidence" in assisted dying bill safeguards
Former bishop gets four years for historic sex offences
The former Bishop of Swansea and Brecon has been sentenced to just over four years in prison after admitting sex offences against a young boy.
Concern after key safeguard removed from assisted suicide bill
The assisted suicide bill has had a key safeguard removed.
Gluttony and the Holy Spirit’s fruit of self-control
This excessive indulgence goes against the Christian spirit of self-control and can lead to adverse spiritual and physical consequences.
Christian activist's arrest for anti-monarchy slogan was unlawful
A left-wing Christian activist who shouted “who elected him?” at a proclamation ceremony for King Charles III was arrested unlawfully.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe talks about Iranian imprisonment ordeal and her faith
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has spoken about her six years of imprisonment in Iran and her complex relationship with faith during and after her ordeal.
False claims of 'Christian genocide' in Syria put church at risk
A charity that campaigns against the persecution of Christians worldwide has condemned false reports of a “Christian genocide” in Syria
CofE diocese’s new inclusive prayer guide says Christianity spread by racist Europeans
A Church of England diocese has introduced a new prayer guide stating that Christianity was historically propagated through “racist European ideologies.”
'I’m on the last lap,' says evangelical stalwart John MacArthur
Pastor John MacArthur, who appeared frail, delivered a video message to the Shepherds Conference, expressing gratitude for ongoing support, while acknowledging that he is on his “last lap” as he continues to recover after seven weeks in the hospital.
90 year old's secret sausage roll recipe helps raises £30,000 for church
A 90-year-old former RAF driver has helped to save his local church, after raising £30,000 through the production and sale of sausage rolls and malt loaf.