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Married couples have weathered Covid storm well, study finds
The number of couples considering divorce dropped by two-thirds during the pandemic, according to a new study.

Psychotherapist turns to European courts after being told he could not study transgender regret
James Caspian, 61, was refused permission by Bath Spa University to study transgender regret for his Master's dissertation.

Diocese of London probes clergyman over 'unacceptable' Captain Tom Moore comments
A clergyman is being reviewed by the Diocese of London after he claimed the clap for Captain Sir Tom Moore reflected a "cult of White British Nationalism".

Over 2,000 healthcare professionals sign petition against euthanasia and assisted dying
Doctors, nurses and geriatricians have come out in opposition to attempts to legalise euthanasia and assisted dying in the Republic of Ireland.

Bishops and black majority church leaders target Covid-19 vaccine misinformation
The Give Hope campaign, organised by YourNeighbour, is being backed by church leaders from across the Anglican, Methodist, Salvation Army, Baptist, Pentecostal, evangelical and Black majority Churches and denominations.

UK Government told to 'stop turning a blind eye to genocide'
Open Doors is backing attempts to force the UK Government to take human rights into account in its trade deals with other countries.

Government should delay RSE until start of new academic year, say campaigners
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) is calling on the Government to delay implementation of the new Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) curriculum until September.

Lebanon's NGOs 'overwhelmed' 6 months after deadly Beirut explosion
"Mothers are telling us that they are feeding their babies watered-down tea, as they cannot afford milk or baby formula."

Emergency funding offers lifeline for cathedral stonemasons
Cathedral stonemasons have been giving a funding lifeline to the tune of over half a million pounds to help them through the pandemic.

Archbishop of Canterbury joins in tributes to Captain Sir Tom Moore
"I give thanks to God for such a long life, so well lived," Archbishop Justin Welby said.

'Ray of hope' as Chibok schoolgirl escapes from Boko Haram captivity
At least one of the Chibok schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram in 2014 has managed to escape captivity, Open Doors reports.

Bishop of Lincoln reinstated after 20-month safeguarding investigation
Bishop Christopher Lowson accepted a penalty for misconduct but also received an apology from the Archbishop of Canterbury for the length of the investigation.

International community must act after arrest of Aung San Suu Kyi, say Christian leaders
Christian Solidarity Worldwide's Benedict Rogers said the past 24 hours had been a "desperate step backwards" for Myanmar.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury says treatment over Smyth allegations has been 'unjust'
Lord Carey says he has been treated "brutally" by the Church of England over allegations that he knew about abuse committed by late evangelical John Smyth and failed to act appropriately.

A fifth of Church of England worshippers may not return after pandemic ends
A leaked report reveals that the Church of England may have lost a fifth of its regular worshippers during the pandemic.

Sacked Christian actress's discrimination case heard at Employment Tribunal
The case of a Christian West End actress who was sacked after sharing her beliefs about homosexuality is being heard at Employment Tribunal this week.