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Bible school quarantines students and teacher after Italy trip
Bible school quarantines students and teacher after Italy trip

Capernwray Hall has taken the decision to quarantine six students and a teacher returning from a trip to Italy.

German court's ruling on assisted suicide a 'worrying development'
German court's ruling on assisted suicide a 'worrying development'

A German court's decision to overturn a ban on assisted suicide has been met with disappointment by pro-life advocates.

'The Mark Drama', starring bishops in the Church of England
'The Mark Drama', starring bishops in the Church of England

Three bishops from the Diocese of Blackburn have been brushing up their acting skills for a special dramatisation of the Gospel of Mark.

Church of Ireland issues coronavirus guidance after first confirmed case in Northern Ireland
Church of Ireland issues coronavirus guidance after first confirmed case in Northern Ireland

The Church of Ireland has issued guidelines for coronavirus after the first case was confirmed in Northern Ireland on Friday.

Franklin Graham begins legal proceedings against more venues over cancelled tour events
Franklin Graham begins legal proceedings against more venues over cancelled tour events

It comes as the Glasgow Hydro reportedly intends to "resist" a court's request to explain why it cancelled the evangelist's booking.

Willow Creek Germany ends leadership summit early after speaker tests positive for coronavirus
Willow Creek Germany ends leadership summit early after speaker tests positive for coronavirus

Willow Creek Germany has ended its leadership summit a day early after a speaker tested positive for coronavirus.

Library's Drag Queen story time triggers online backlash
Library's Drag Queen story time triggers online backlash

Hitchin Library has billed Drag Queen story time with adult entertainer Ruby Violet as "a wonderful family friendly event".

Churches can 'model a better story' for mothers and unborn children
Churches can 'model a better story' for mothers and unborn children

Evangelical groups are working together to produce resources that will equip the church in responding to far-reaching changes to abortion laws in Northern Ireland.

'Look after each other,' say Christians as coronavirus spreads
'Look after each other,' say Christians as coronavirus spreads

With the coronavirus spreading around Europe, Christians are reflecting on what it means for going to church and being good neighbours.

John MacArthur's son, Mark MacArthur, charged with fraud
John MacArthur's son, Mark MacArthur, charged with fraud

The son of Pastor John MacArthur has been charged with fraud.

1,300 complaints lodged over Jennifer Lopez and Shakira's Super Bowl halftime show
1,300 complaints lodged over Jennifer Lopez and Shakira's Super Bowl halftime show

Over 1,300 complaints were made to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) about the Super Bowl halftime show that featured Jennifer Lopez pole dancing and grabbing her crotch.

Despite persecution and riots, Trump says India's Modi 'wants people to have religious freedom'

Donald Trump was full of praise for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to religious freedom despite strong criticism from both Christian and Muslim minorities in the country.

MPs hear the case for better palliative care over legalising assisted suicide
MPs hear the case for better palliative care over legalising assisted suicide

MPs in the House of Commons are being called upon to uphold the current law on assisted suicide and invest in better palliative care.

Cleft lip abortions increase 150%
Cleft lip abortions increase 150%

The number of abortions performed on unborn babies with cleft lip and palate has increased 150% since 2011, in England & Wales.

People with Down's syndrome plead with Prime Minister not to change abortion law
People with Down's syndrome plead with Prime Minister not to change abortion law

A letter urging Boris Johnson not to allow abortions up to birth for Down's syndrome babies has been signed by over 2,000 people with the condition and their families.

1,500% increase in teen girls diagnosed with gender dysphoria in Sweden
1,500% increase in teen girls diagnosed with gender dysphoria in Sweden

Mirroring other Western countries, the nation of Sweden has documented an astronomical rise in gender dysphoria diagnoses among teenagers in the past decade.