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France to replace 'mother' and 'father' with 'Parent 1' and 'Parent 2' on school forms
School forms in France are set to go gender neutral after the French parliament voted to replace the words 'mother' and 'father' with 'Parent 1' and 'Parent 2'.
Tajik authorities confiscate, burn 5,000 Baptist calendars
Customs authorities in Tajikistan have confirmed they have confiscated and burned 5,000 Christian calendars ordered by a Baptist church in the Central Asian country.
Christian Aid: Let's hear the voices of schoolchildren striking over climate change
Tens of thousands of students around the world have followed in the footsteps of Swedish 16-year-old Greta Thunberg
Prayers for peace in Nigeria ahead of general elections
The Archbishop of Canterbury is praying that Nigeria's general elections will pass off peacefully this coming weekend.
95-year-olds share key to happy marriage as they celebrate their 75th Valentine's Day together
James and Cecelia Marsh know a thing about love and marriage, having tied the knot in December 1943. And as they celebrate their 75th Valentine's Day together, they say the key to their long relationship has been 'communication'.
Most Americans do not support abortion late-term abortions, study finds
New research has found that even many pro-choice Americans object to abortions up to the moment of giving birth
Ultrasound to be broadcast live in New York's Times Square in protest of late-term abortions
Pro-lifers will be broadcasting live images from the ultrasound of a pregnancy in its third trimester in New York City's Times Square.
Hundreds sign up to save Britain's bees after being inspired by Church of England school children
Children at a Church of England primary school are leading the charge to save Britain's struggling bee population with a simple campaign aimed at encouraging more people to grow their own plants.
Scottish clergywomen say they were mocked by DJ after asking him to stop playing R Kelly
A group of Scottish clergywomen say a cruise ship DJ began 'mocking' them after they asked him to stop playing the music of R Kelly because of the sexual assault allegations surrounding the singer.
Britain is a 'Christian country', says Education Secretary Damian Hinds - but faith schools cap is staying
Education Secretary Damian Hinds has defended schools with a religious character but says he has no plans to lift a controversial cap on faith-based free school admissions.
Church leaders urged to release the power of the gathered community
o many of us have been doing it for so long we have forgotten why we gather â the purpose, the power and the impact the gathered community of Christians can have to bring lasting kingdom change.'
Two years after abduction, Raymond Koh's family still want answers
The family of Malaysian pastor Raymond Koh has asked the country's prime minister to order a new investigation into his kidnapping.
Nigerian priest kidnapped and murdered, family still held
Anthony Idris Jata'u, a priest in the Diocese of Sokoto, was kidnapped last Thursday with his wife, three children and two sisters-in-law. His body was found on Saturday.
Sound and light to fill Ripon Cathedral in commemoration of first steps on the moon 50 years ago
Ripon Cathedral will be transformed by sound and light next month to celebrate 50 years since man first walked on the moon.
Diocese of Guildford partners with Aldershot Town FC and NHS to support young carers
Nearly 200 young carers were treated to a special day with Aldershot Town FC during their home game against Eastleigh FC last Saturday.
Westerners view Islam less favourably than other religions, study finds
Significant numbers of Westerners do not see Islam as compatible with the values of their society, new research from YouGov has revealed.