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Subject Exclusive: Pastor Clive Johnston on being prosecuted for preaching in an abortion buffer zone – and other news this week
Date December 19, 2025 5:32 PM
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Exclusive: Pastor Clive Johnston on being prosecuted for preaching in an abortion buffer zone ([link removed])
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Retired pastor Clive Johnston has opened up about why he is being prosecuted for preaching in an abortion censorship zone in Northern Ireland.


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Police Scotland has apologised “unreservedly” to an MSP over its inconsistent handling of non-crime hate incidents (NCHI).


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Church leaders should be ensuring their congregations are singing theologically and doctrinally rich songs, award-winning Christian songwriter Keith Getty believes.




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