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Evangelism summit hears call for more confident Church in postmodern, post-Covid world
There are many challenges facing the UK Church but with the pandemic receding, there are also many opportunities, says the Rev Hugh Osgood.
Church should pay reparations for role in slave trade, say theologians
The Church has a moral obligation to pay reparations for its involvement in the slave trade, a panel of Christian thinkers has said.
Church must 'wake up' to climate crisis
The Church is in danger of a "Rip Van Winkle" moment if it fails to recognise the seriousness of climate change, evangelical theologian R David Muir has warned.
Over 7,000 sign petition against Exeter University pro-life group
Pro-life students at Exeter University say they have received death threats over their views on abortion.
Northern Ireland court hears challenge against abortion powers
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland exceeded his powers by issuing directives to radically expand abortion provision in the province, a pro-life group has claimed.
France: At least 330,000 children abused in Catholic Church in last 70 years - report
A damning report says at least 330,000 children were abused while in the care of France's Catholic Church in the last 70 years.
Hillsong's Brian Houston to plead not guilty of concealing dad's abuse
The lawyer of Brian Houston says the Hillsong senior pastor will plead not guilty to charges of concealing his father's sexual abuse.
Christian nurse sues NHS trust over cross necklace policy
"This has always been an attack on my faith," says former NHS theatre practitioner Mary Onuoha.
Pope, Archbishop lead calls for climate action
Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury and other religious leaders came together at the Vatican on Monday for a climate-focused meeting ahead of the UN's COP26 summit in Glasgow next month.
Assisted suicide 'cannot be made safe' - Labour peer
Labour peer Lord Hunt has warned of the risk to vulnerable people from "unscrupulous relatives" if assisted suicide is legalised.
Queen congratulates Songs of Praise on 60th anniversary
The Queen has sent a message of congratulations to BBC One's Songs of Praise as it celebrates its 60th anniversary.
It's right to say 'women have cervixes', says Foreign Secretary
Liz Truss also said transgender people will not be able to legally change their gender without medical evidence.
Germany honours Bishop of Coventry for 'remarkable contribution' to peace and reconciliation
The Bishop of Coventry has received one of Germany's highest awards in recognition of his peace and reconciliation work.
'We were constantly monitored,' says nun who escaped Afghanistan
A nun who escaped Afghanistan in the last airlift to Italy before the Taliban takeover has spoken of the fear she experienced in her final days in the country.
Christian campaigner calls for police culture change after Sarah Everard murder
Christian gender justice specialist Natalie Collins says there must be a "whole culture change" within the Met after the brutal murder of Sarah Everard.
Conversion therapy ban will be 'harmful' for people with unwanted same-sex attraction
"Those who seek therapy, not the state, should choose who gets therapy and for what reasons," the International Federation for Therapeutic and Counselling Choice has said.