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Belief in transgenderism falling in America, propped up by Democrats
A new opinion poll has suggested that Americans may be starting to return to belief in biological reality, however a strong political divide still seems to be present.

Syrian archbishop calls for easing of international sanctions
"Every day, people come to me looking for money to buy bread. This is the level we have reached."

MPs to debate ending pills by post abortions
In one case a woman was tricked into having an abortion against her will. She was left infertile.

Christians praying for peace after Israel-Iran escalation
With conflict in the Middle East taking a new turn after Israel's strikes on Iran, Christians are praying for peace.

Christian schools to appeal High Court ruling on VAT fees
Christian private schools have said they will appeal after losing a High Court challenge against the introduction of VAT charges.

Church leaders call for peace after days of violent unrest in Ballymena
Ballymena churchman says "righteous" anger about an alleged sexual assault on a local girl cannot be a cover for racism.

Britain risks having most extreme abortion laws in Europe
Not for the first time, Parliament is out of step with the people

Royal College of Pathologists opposes proposed assisted suicide law
The professional body had practical rather than ethical objections to the plans

Archbishop of York apologises for Church abuse failures
Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York and acting head of the Church of England, has issued an apology to victims in historic church abuse cases, saying that they have been let down by the Church.

NHS England bosses side with female nurses in trans changing rooms row
"Rose" offered to help educate the women about their attitudes.

Nigerian Bishop urges prayer for priest kidnapped by Islamists
Islamists have kidnapped 15 religious ministers this year already, and tragically two of them have been killed.

CofE commits £416m to spreading Gospel
The CofE hopes to maintain its four solid years of attendance growth.

Poll shows little support for decriminalising abortion
Abortion is at least three times more common than most people think

Canterbury diocese outlines what it wants in next Archbishop of Canterbury
The job advert is live following Justin Welby's departure.

Lord's Prayer is better known than Star Wars, research finds
Those concerned that popular culture is eclipsing the gospel of Christ, can rest somewhat easy, after it emerged that the Lord’s Prayer is marginally more well known than a greeting from the Star Wars universe.
