First Minister deplores “chill factor” after bakers’ case
Northern Ireland’s First Minister Arlene Foster says the court decision over the Christian bakers’ case is having a chilling effect on freedom of religion. Mrs Foster has been contacted by…
Bishop slams “huge scandal” of food banks
Foodbank use has risen to a level that is a “huge scandal”, according to the Bishop of Salisbury. The Rt Rev Nicholas Holtam made this comment after Christian food bank…
Couple denied adoption due to views on marriage
© Adobe Stock Photo A Christian couple’s plight has made national headlines after they were banned from adopting because of their belief that children need “a mummy and a daddy”.…
SCRAP BENEFIT CAP SAY CHURCHES
Latest cut ”hurts children most” Four of the UK’s national denominations are united in opposition to the reduction of the benefit cap, which they say will hurt families with children…
Archbishop avoids congratulating Trump
Archbishop Welby will be praying for the US in the wake of the Donald Trump election victory The Archbishop of Canterbury has said that he will pray for Donald Trump,…
Poland pays parents to choose life
Poland’s government has approved a plan to pay families who go ahead with the birth of a disabled child instead of choosing abortion.
Aussie gay marriage vote scuppered
Australia’s intention to hold a referendum on same-sex marriage has been thrown out by the senate – the country’s upper house of parliament. The move was supported by many gay…