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Calls for international pushback to defeat harmful sex ed and gender ideology in schools
Judith Nemeth, Director of the Values Foundation, said many people were unaware of what was happening and that opponents needed to "get organised internationally".

Christian leaders plead with Welsh Assembly to keep churches open during 'firebreak' lockdown
Christian leaders have sent a pre-action letter to the Welsh Assembly calling for churches to be kept open during the 'firebreak' lockdown.

Christians in Idlib still living in fear of jihadists
Christians in the Idlib province of Syria are still living with the daily threat of being killed, tortured or attacked.

Government must repair relations with people of Manchester - bishop
The Bishop of Manchester has warned of a "strong perception" in the north-west of the country that local leaders have been treated "with a great lack of respect".

'No one wants a digital Christmas,' says Church leader
The Bishop of Paisley has hit back at suggestions that people should "get their digital Christmas ready".

Vatican and China renew agreement on bishops
An agreement between the Vatican and China on the appointment of bishops has been extended for another two years.

NHS England criticised after promoting International Pronouns Day
NHS England has been accused of normalising gender confusion after promoting International Pronouns Day.

'Dark day' for Northern Ireland with hundreds of abortions after decriminalisation
There were over 650 abortions in the six months leading up to October after laws were relaxed by Westminster, according to the Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland.

Leprosy Mission opens Covid-19 isolation ward in the Himalayas
The 10-bed unit has been made possible by a £200,000 grant from the UK Government.

Victims of Sri Lanka Easter church bombings still waiting for justice
Victims of the Easter suicide bombings in Sri Lanka last year are still waiting for justice 18 months on, says Open Doors.

Husband of Christian blogger and 3 kids killed in car crash speaks of 'abundance of loss'
The husband of a Christian blogger who died along with three of their children in a horrific road accident in Oxford has spoken of an "abundance of loss" in a moving tribute to his family.

Church of England Evangelical Council appoints Bishop of Birkenhead as National Director
The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) has announced the appointment of the Bishop of Birkenhead as its National Director.

Church of England must change, says Archbishop of York
The new Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has used his enthronement speech to call for change in the Church of England.

Britain's reputation will 'suffer great harm' if international laws are broken over Brexit - Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury has urged the Government to respect international law and work to preserve peace in Northern Ireland.

Urgent call to Government to save church buildings
Anglican and Catholic Church leaders have issued a joint appeal for more government funding to protect key services run by local churches, many of which have come under increasing financial pressure because of Covid-19.

Church 'distressed' after vandal filmed trying to tear down cross
An east London church has spoken of its distress after a vandal was caught on video trying to tear down its cross.