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Religious freedom concerns after MSPs back conversion therapy ban
Christians are warning of the potential for harm to religious freedom if a ban on so-called conversion therapy is introduced in Scotland.
Children on waiting list at NHS transgender clinic climbs to 5,500
The waiting list for treatment at the only NHS clinic in England to treat gender dysphoria among children and young people has soared during the pandemic.
Brian Houston 'breached the Hillsong Pastor's Code of Conduct'
Hillsong has apologised after senior pastor Brian Houston was investigated over allegations of "inappropriate" texts and entering a woman's hotel room.
Churches 'deplore' discrimination against minority ethnic refugees fleeing Ukraine
Churches have called for refugees fleeing Ukraine to be treated equally irrespective of their race or religion.
'Mass production religion' has left people 'exhausted' - Amy Orr-Ewing
"From the 20th century and onwards, within agriculture we've sought to have mass production, machine-like agriculture, and it's been a bit like that in the Church."
Church leaders share 'deep concern' over Ukraine war with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill
Both the Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope Francis have had separate phone calls with the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church in which they discussed the need for peace in Ukraine.
Disappointment after peers vote in favour of making DIY abortions permanent
A pro-life group has expressed its disappointment over a late night vote in the House of Lords in favour of making at-home abortions permanent.
Relief as peers reject 'underhand' move to introduce assisted suicide legislation
"No one should be put under pressure to end their life for fear of being a financial, emotional or care burden on others."
Refugee sponsors need to 'be realistic'
"This isn't just going to affect you, it's going to affect every single member of your family and maybe even your neighbours too," said Krish Kandiah.
We can't solve poverty without solving war - Sentamu
Eliminating war is key to eliminating poverty, the former Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has said.
Over 1,000 UK churches ready to host Ukrainian refugees
Krish Kandiah, who is leading the effort, thanked churches for their "great compassion and generous hospitality".
Churches in England urge immediate end to war in Ukraine
Churches Together in England is appealing for an "immediate cessation" to the war in Ukraine.
Hundreds of doctors demand immediate end to 'dangerous' home abortions
Hundreds of medical professionals have called for an immediate end to "dangerous" early home abortions across the UK.
Christian group sounds caution over government scheme to house Ukrainian refugees
CARE has welcomed the intention behind the Homes for Ukraine scheme, launched as millions flee the war in Ukraine, but warned that there was "potential for abuse".
Stop the 'unacceptable' war, Pope pleads
The Pope has pleaded with Russia to end the "massacre" in Ukraine.
Faith is alive in Ukraine despite hardships of war
A Polish cardinal has praised the "strong faith" of Ukrainians after a pastoral visit to their country to pray with them and see firsthand the humanitarian response to the war.