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U-turn on threat to church weddings in Northern Ireland
Authorities in Northern Ireland have U-turned on a threat to de-register churches if they did not state their position on conducting same-sex weddings.
Steep rise in number of couples divorcing
The number of married couples divorcing rose sharply in the 12 months before lockdown started, figures show.
Church investigating Archbishop's handling of abuse complaints
The Church of England is investigating the Archbishop of Canterbury's handling of allegations of abuse by the late John Smyth QC.
Trans women won't be able to play in women's rugby tournaments
World Rugby is drawing up plans to stop trans women playing in female tournaments.
There is no 'right to die', says lawyer of Belgian man contesting healthy mother's euthanasia
Godelieva de Troyer suffered depression but was physical healthy when she was euthanized by lethal injection in Belgium in 2012. Her son is challenging her death at the European Court of Human Rights.
Hate crime law will have 'detrimental effect on free speech', warns Church
The Free Church of Scotland said that the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill could result in the silencing of debate and legitimate criticism.
Coronavirus 'has hit church income hard' - Stewardship
Many churches have experienced a drop in income since the start of the pandemic, says Stewardship, which is encouraging them to consider online giving as a way to reverse the decline.
Religious freedom roundtable calls for charges to be dropped against pastor
Human rights campaigners have called on the Attorney General of Nepal to drop all charges against a pastor accused of trying to convert others to the Christian faith.
New owners planning 'vibrant future' for architecturally significant seminary ruins
A rundown seminary regarded by architectural conservationists as having worldwide significance has been handed to new owners by the Archdiocese of Glasgow.
Barclays closes bank account of Christian charity supporting people with unwanted same-sex attraction
Barclays Bank has bowed to pressure to close the bank account of a Christian charity that offers counselling to people with unwanted same-sex attraction.
British ISIS members say they were jailers of Christian aid worker Kayla Mueller
More light has been shed on the horrific ordeal of a young Christian woman who was raped and tortured by ISIS militants before being killed.
It's not wrong to say 'Islamist terrorism' - Michael Nazir-Ali
The former Bishop of Rochester, Michael Nazir-Ali, has defended the use of the term 'Islamist terrorism' following reports that it may be dropped by the police.
Bible Societies around the world at threat of closure over coronavirus
The financial fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has left dozens of Bible Societies around the world at risk of closure.
Virtual evensong to raise money for cathedral choirs feeling the strain from coronavirus
TV presenter Alexander Armstrong and news reader Katie Derham are lending their support to a virtual evensong to raise money for cathedral choirs struggling financially as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Anger after Sheffield Cathedral decides to shut down beloved choir
Sheffield Cathedral has been widely criticised on social media after announcing the closure of its choir over concerns that it is not diverse enough.
11 Christians killed in latest attack in Nigeria
Dozens of Christians have been killed in separate attacks in southern Kaduna state in the last month and a half.