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This Disney princess regrets having an abortion: 'Abortion doesn't empower,' but 'I found healing in the grace of God'
Disney is one of the last places on Earth one would think of associating with abortion, but controversial health service provider Planned Parenthood recently tweeted a post calling for a new Disney princess to be one who has had an abortion.
White House Bible study group bars women from leading sessions
Every Wednesday night, a Bible study takes place at the White House with high-ranking government officials in attendance, such as Mike Pence (Vice President), Mike Pompeo (Secretary of State), Betsy DeVos (Education Secretary), Jeff Sessions (Attorney General) and Rick Perry (Energy Secretary). Ralph Drollinger serves as the pastor of the group, however, reports have claimed that the group disallows women from leading the Bible study sessions.

India's faith leaders unite to condemn hateful nationalism and religious discrimination
Faith leaders representing the six main religions in India have united in a joint statement condemning hateful political division, state coercion of individuals and violent discrimination against faith groups.

Alastair Campbell on Good Friday Agreement: Brexiteers will give up anything to leave Europe, even peace in Northern Ireland
Alastair Campbell, Tony Blair's former communications adviser, writes for Christian Today on the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

Another Catholic priest killed in DRC after kidnapped priest released
A Catholic priest has been killed by armed men in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the third killing of a priest in the DRC's North Kivu province. It comes as a kidnapped Congolese priest has been released from captivity.

US Protestants now more likely than Catholics to go to church weekly
Less than one in four American Catholics attend Mass weekly, a new poll has suggested, meaning Protestants are more reliable in their church attendance.

Japanese museum tells story of Nagasaki's Hidden Christian martyrs
A museum telling the story of Japan's brutal persecution of its 'Hidden Christians' has opened within the premises of the country's oldest standing church in Nagasaki.

Bishop calls for #MeToo type movement for unborn children to deter abortion
A bishop from Rhode Island believes there should be a #MeToo movement for unborn children in order to deter abortion. Bishop Thomas J. Tobin shared his sentiments on social media and also called out Catholic political leaders to take seriously their obligation to do something about the problem of abortion across the world.

Bishop and senior clergyman join calls for Church of England to lose equalities exemptions
The Church of England should lose its protections under the Equalities Act that allow it to discriminate against people on the basis of their sexuality, a bishop and senior clergyman have said today.

Pakistani doctor whose selfie with Pope Francis went viral is to become a priest
A Pakistani Christian doctor whose selfie with Pope Francis went viral is to train to be a priest.

Building the future of England's cathedrals: How an ancient craft is taking on a new life
If it weren't for the tap, tap, tapping, we could have been in a library. I've never seen such intense concentration.
'Rejoice and be glad': 5 quotes from Pope Francis's latest document for Christians around the world
Pope Francis has released his latest Apostolic Exhortation called Gaudete et Exsultate (Rejoice and be Glad). Here are five quotes from the pope's document for Christians today.

Catholic priest found shot dead in Congo as unrest continues
A Catholic priest has been found dead in the Congo days after another priest was abducted.

Shane Claiborne hosts Lynchburg Revival after Jerry Falwell threatens him with jail
'Progressive' Christians gathered in Lynchburg this weekend for a revival on the steps of one of Donald Trump's most ardent supporters, Jerry Falwell Jnr.
Pope Francis says helping the poor and immigrants is as important as opposing abortion
Pope Francis risked further alienating conservatives in the Catholic Church today by urging opponents of abortion to show equal passion for the oppressed and stating that 'excessive importance' should not be given to certain Church rules while others are disregarded.

Pastor Greg Laurie tells Christian girl who is dating a non-believer: 'Break up with him!'
When Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship was asked by a Christian woman about her relationship problem with a non-believer, the pastor gave her a surprisingly blunt and direct answer.