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Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark says people should engage with JK Rowling instead of shunning her
Wark, 65, said cancel culture was encouraging "a kind of mob mentality".
People should be 'free to disagree', Justice Secretary told
The Christian Institute's Simon Calvert and gay activist Peter Tatchell are among the signatories of an open letter warning of the risk to free speech if the Scottish Government pushes ahead with proposed changes to hate crime law.
Persecuted minorities 'airbrushed' out of BBC documentary - Archbishop
The Chaldean Archbishop of Erbil has accused the BBC of overlooking the plight of persecuted Christians and Yazidis in documentary series "Once Upon a Time in Iraq".
Britain called to sanction Nigeria's government officials over Christian persecution
The UK Government is being urged to take tougher action on Nigeria after decades of deadly violence against Christians.
Pastor among the victims in latest deadly attacks on Christians in Nigeria
A string of attacks on Christians in Nigeria has left 11 people dead, including a church pastor, a father of nine, and a 16-year-old.
Married families are still best for children and society, says think tank
Children and society in general do better when parents are married, a new report from the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) says.
Over 200,000 sign petition demanding Netflix pull 'Cuties' film
Over 200,000 people have signed a petition on Change.org calling on Netflix to pull a controversial French film that critics say sexualises children.
Churches recommend face masks at services
Churches in Ireland are asking people who attend services in person to wear face masks.
Christians can sing in church again as coronavirus restrictions eased
More people can now sing in churches across England after the Government further relaxed Covid-19 restrictions.
Church of England reported to Charity Commission over abuse investigations
The Church of England has said it will "cooperate fully" after being reported to the Charity Commission over its investigations into abuse.
Dozens of faith leaders call for action to stop 'genocide' of Uighurs in China
The letter, signed by Rowan Williams among other faith leaders, warns of "genocide" against the minority group in China.
Oppression of Christians has increased during Covid-19
Oppression and discrimination towards Christians has only worsened during the pandemic, says Release International.
Professors issue correction to paper on mental health benefits of 'gender-affirming' surgeries
Two professors who published a paper last year on the mental health benefits of 'gender-affirming' surgeries now say their original conclusions were "too strong".
Methodist Church urges HSBC to reconsider support for Hong Kong security law
The Methodist Church of Great Britain has written to HSBC calling for a re-think of its support for the new security law.
Beirut explosion is a 'tragedy of immense proportions' - Cardinal Vincent Nichols
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has spoken of his "horror" over the huge industrial explosion in Beirut that killed at least 135 people and injured 5,000 more.
New Down's syndrome test will lead to rise in abortions, say campaigners
Pro-life campaigners fear that the government roll-out of a new Down's syndrome test will lead to a rise in abortions.