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Gender United Kingdom

Scottish bishops warn against gender reform bill

Scotland’s bishops have released a strongly worded statement in opposition to the Government’s plans to make it significantly easier for individuals to change their gender identity. Source: CNA.

Bishops United Kingdom

English bishop quits after finding role ‘too great a burden’

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a British bishop who has quit almost a decade before he was due to retire, saying the demands of his office were “too great a burden”. Source: Catholic Herald.

Persecution United Kingdom

King hears testimony of persecuted Christians

Britain’s King Charles has met a priest who survived abduction and death threats in Nigeria, at an Advent gathering of Christian charities in London last week. Source: The Tablet.

Abortion United Kingdom

Primate condemns decision to ‘fast-track’ abortion in Northern Ireland

The Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland has attacked the British Government’s decision to “fast-track” the rollout of abortion services in Northern Ireland. Source: The Tablet.

Religion United Kingdom

Christians in England and Wales fall below 50 per cent

Less than half of the population of England and Wales described themselves as “Christian” in the 2021 census, according to the results published yesterday. Source: The Tablet.

Abortion United Kingdom

British woman to continue legal fight to stop Down syndrome abortions

A British woman with Down syndrome is to take her fight to halt abortions up to birth for babies with her genetic condition to the Supreme Court after the Court of Appeal rejected her case. Source: Catholic Herald.