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My Little Pony cartoon introduces first lesbian couple
Christian campaigners have criticised the makers of the My Little Pony children's cartoon for introducing the first lesbian couple to the show during Pride month.
Michael Curry, Patrick Kielty, A Vicar's Life among winners at Sandford St Martin Awards
Bishop Michael Curry, who preached the sermon at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's wedding last year, is among the winners at this year's Sandford St Martin Awards.
Churches open for quiet reflection on Grenfell anniversary
To mark the second anniversary, Notting Hill Methodist Church will be open for quiet reflection from midnight on Friday.
Advertising Standards Authority bans 'harmful gender stereotypes'
Marketers will no longer be able to resort to "harmful gender stereotypes" to sell products or services under a new ban that has come into force today.
Dean of Wakefield Cathedral proposes compromise in dispute over female celebrants
The Dean of Wakefield Cathedral has proposed a compromise following a dispute with a traditionalist parishioner who could not in conscience accept communion from a female celebrant.
Christians welcome Government commitment to 'net zero' by 2050
Church leaders and Christian environmental campaigners have welcomed the Government's new target to achieve 'net zero' carbon emissions by 2050.
Michael Palin gets behind campaign warning of Deathwatch Beetle threat to historic churches
The UK's historic churches are in need of support as they struggle to protect their buildings from leaking roofs, crumbling stone work and the dreaded Deathwatch Beetle, warns a new campaign fronted by Michael Palin.
Abortion rate reaches its highest in 10 years
Pro-life groups have called the rise in abortions in England and Wales "tragic" as new figures released on Thursday revealed that numbers have reached a 10-year high.
Government plans to fortify flour with folic acid welcomed by Christian group
The Christian Medical Fellowship is hoping that the Government's plans to add folic acid to flour will lead to a drop in the number of babies being aborted for spina bifida.
Christians being killed 'without provocation' as violence returns to Burkina Faso
At least 19 people were killed in another attack in Burkina Faso on Sunday. Open Doors sources in the country believed the victims to be Christians.
Church Society defends vicar being investigated over views on LGBT education in schools
Church Society has come out in defence of a vicar in the Church of England who likened the Government's planned LGBT education in schools to "child grooming".
Oxford City Council cancels priest's talk on transgenderism following complaints
Oxford City Council has been strongly criticised after pulling a public lecture by a conservative priest and writer on transgenderism and feminism.
Over 180 companies say abortion ban is 'bad for business' - pro-lifers disagree
H&M and Ben and Jerry's are among over 180 companies that have signed an open letter calling abortion bans "bad for business".
Pinterest bans pro-life advocacy group over 'harmful misinformation'
Pro-life group Live Action has been banned by Pinterest for allegedly spreading "harmful misinformation".
Scotland's new opt-out organ donation system is risky, campaign group warns
The shift to an opt-out organ donation system in Scotland could lead to fewer people being registered, not more, a Christian campaign group has warned.
Migrants 'must never be used as currency', Mexican bishops tell the US
Catholic bishops in Mexico have expressed concern over a trade deal with the US that protects tariff-free trade in exchange for "strong measures" to stop migrants from Central American countries trying to cross the border.