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Positive contribution of faith groups in social cohesion deserves greater recognition - report
The role of faith groups in social cohesion is undervalued, says a new joint report from the Theos think tank.
Thousands sign petition calling for RSE watchdog
Over 20,000 people have signed a petition calling for a watchdog to be established ahead of the roll-out of the Government's controversial new Relationships and Sex Education curriculum.
Compensation payout to abuse victim of JRR Tolkien's priest son to be tripled
An unnamed abuse victim of Father John Tolkien, Catholic priest and son of JRR Tolkien, is to receive triple the original compensation from the Catholic Church.
Open Doors at 65: 'Christian persecution should concern governments, not just Christians'
With Open Doors celebrating its 65th anniversary this year, the UK CEO of the charity says it's time that the persecution of Christians was something that concerned everyone, including governments, and not just churchgoers.
Proportion of married people is declining - ONS
The proportion of adults in Britain who are marrying is in steady decline, the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show.
Bombed cathedral rises from the ashes in Syria
A cathedral that was nearly destroyed in the Syrian civil war has been restored to its former glory.
JI Packer dies aged 93
Packer was author of the bestselling Christian book, Knowing God, and a hugely influential theologian.
Horrific attacks on India's Christians continued despite Covid-19 - reports
Christians in India have experienced an increase in persecution during the coronavirus pandemic, a new report from the Evangelical Fellowship of India warns.
'Government should never have criminalised Christian worship,' says Christian leader
Christian leaders are still considering whether to pursue legal action against the Government for imposing blanket bans on churches during lockdown which carried the threat of criminal sanctions.
High Court approves legal challenge against Government U-turn on online age checks
The age checks were aimed at protecting children but were dropped by the Government last October.
Majority of Brits support gay conversion therapy ban - poll
A poll found strong support among the British public for a ban on gay conversion therapy but Mike Davidson of the Core Issues Trust has said it would be "inhumane" to deny people help with unwanted same-sex attraction.
Most Brits oppose relaxing gender recognition laws
Most Britons are opposed to relaxing the law so that it is easier for transgender people to change their legal gender, a YouGov poll has found.
Loneliness and isolation are top priorities for churches after lockdown
Over half of the 638 church leaders surveyed from across the UK predict that loneliness and isolation will remain pressing issues for at least a year after the end of lockdown.
Former OM and Keswick Convention leader Peter Maiden passes away aged 72
Peter Maiden, the former international director of Operation Mobilisation and former chairman of the Keswick Convention, passed away on Monday at the age of 72.
Church services resume in Scotland, but with no more than 50 people
Churches can resume congregational worship, baptisms and christenings from today but attendance is capped at 50 people, subject to social distancing of 2m.
Instagram, Facebook ban content from 'conversion therapy' group
Instagram and Facebook have bowed to pressure to remove content from a Northern Ireland-based charity offering help to people with unwanted same-sex attraction.