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Christians pay tribute to Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume
The Northern Ireland politician, who has died aged 83, was instrumental in the peace process that ended the Troubles.
Canterbury Diocese backs call for Gift Aid emergency relief
The Diocese of Canterbury is backing a campaign calling for Gift Aid emergency relief for charities.
Persecution in India is 'intensifying' - Christian group
The persecution of Christians in India intensified to "alarming" levels in the first half of 2020, a human rights group reports.
CNN blasted over 'individuals with a cervix' article
CNN triggered a social media backlash after referring to "individuals with a cervix" in an article about smear tests.
Adverts should not sexualise or objectify women, says regulator
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has issued guidance on the way women are portrayed in adverts.
Calls for urgent investigation into DIY abortion deaths
A leaked NHS email revealed 13 incidents under investigation, including the deaths of two women and the murder of a baby aborted alive.
'I Love JK Rowling' poster removed from Edinburgh train station after trans comments
A poster saying 'I Love JK Rowling' has been removed from Edinburgh's main train station after the Harry Potter author criticised trans ideology.
A fifth of young people unhappy with their lives - report
Nearly one in five young people aged 10 to 17 are unhappy with their lives after months of coronavirus, a new study by The Children's Society has found.
Missionary fears for the worst in Central African Republic as Covid-19 spreads
Little testing and a lack of hospital beds and medicine are posing challenges for the Central African Republic.
Woman who didn't want to look pregnant on holiday says she was sent abortion pills
Christian Concern has accused the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) of illegally posting abortion pills to a woman who said she did not want to look pregnant on her summer holiday.
Critics of Sheffield Cathedral's decision to close 400-year-old choir consider legal action
Over 4,000 people have signed a petition calling on the cathedral to reconsider the closure of the choir.
Nuclear weapons are 'an evil', says Church leader ahead of Hiroshima's 75th anniversary
The Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly has added his name to a statement calling for a world free of nuclear weapons ahead of the 75th anniversary of the atomic bomb being dropped on Hiroshima.
'Big Conversation' on clergy wellbeing launched
Church of England clergy are being encouraged to share their views on how greater care can be taken of their health and wellbeing.
Hate crime Bill threatens free speech, say Scottish bishops
The Bishops' Conference of Scotland said the growth of 'cancel culture' was "deeply concerning".
Court of Appeal reviews Government decision to allow DIY abortions during lockdown
The Court of Appeal is today hearing a legal challenge against the Government's decision to allow DIY abortions at home during the lockdown.
Developing countries facing coronavirus 'catastrophe' - report
A new report by Christian Aid has warned of a global "catastrophe" as the economic, social and political impact of Covid-19 around the world continues to unfold.