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Bible study app users increase tenfold during pandemic
A Bible study app has seen unprecedented engagement during the coronavirus pandemic.
Pandemic has strengthened global identity among young people - study
The pandemic has heightened many young people's sense of a global identity, a study by Christian Aid has found.
Nigeria's Christians 'fear for their lives'
Christians in Nigeria are living in constant fear of the next deadly attack, a priest in the country has said.
Twitter accounts critical of RSE are suspended
A string of organisations critical of the new Relationships and Sex Education curriculum have had their Twitter accounts suspended.
New theological college appoints Rev Dr Michael Leyden as Dean
The independent theological college will offer part-time and full-time formational, vocational training for lay and ordained leaders of the Church of the England.
Ofsted will mark down schools that don't teach LGBT relationships to pupils
Failing to teach about LGBT relationships will be marked down in school inspection reports from next year, Ofsted has said.
Tough financial forecast for Britain's Baptists
The Baptist Union of Great Britain is facing a challenging decade ahead as it struggles with declining income.
British Medical Association's support for DIY abortions is 'dangerous' for women
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children said 'DIY' abortions should have "no place in healthcare".
Vatican challenged over secret deal with China
The Vatican has been criticised over plans to extend an agreement with the Chinese government on the appointment of bishops.
Archbishop of Canterbury challenges Government's 'addiction to centralisation' in handling of Covid crisis
The national response to coronavirus should be more localised and less centralised, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.
British Medical Association criticised over support for transgender self-identification
A leading medical body's support for transgender self-identification has been criticised as a betrayal of biological women.
MSPs urge SNP to go back to the drawing board over Hate Crime Bill
MSPs have warned that the SNP's proposed reforms to hate crime law will have a detrimental impact on Scotland's democratic values.
SNP will lose support from people of faith if it embraces assisted suicide, says councillor
The SNP has been warned that it stands to lose party members of faith if it supports calls to legalise assisted suicide.
'Lost' Bibles to be recovered in major digitisation project
An ambitious new digitisation project is set to make the Bible more accessible than ever for hundreds of minority language groups.
Church leaders 'appalled' by racism
Leaders in the Church of Ireland have spoken out against racism and the "shameful" slave trade in the West.
Spring Harvest 2021 to come with 'Covid guarantee'
The 'Covid guarantee' will enable ticketholders to claim a full refund if coronavirus makes them unable to attend the event.