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Pastor among the victims in latest deadly attacks on Christians in Nigeria
Pastor among the victims in latest deadly attacks on Christians in Nigeria

A string of attacks on Christians in Nigeria has left 11 people dead, including a church pastor, a father of nine, and a 16-year-old.

Married families are still best for children and society, says think tank
Married families are still best for children and society, says think tank

Children and society in general do better when parents are married, a new report from the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) says.

Over 200,000 sign petition demanding Netflix pull 'Cuties' film
Over 200,000 sign petition demanding Netflix pull 'Cuties' film

Over 200,000 people have signed a petition on Change.org calling on Netflix to pull a controversial French film that critics say sexualises children.

Churches recommend face masks at services
Churches recommend face masks at services

Churches in Ireland are asking people who attend services in person to wear face masks.

Christians can sing in church again as coronavirus restrictions eased
Christians can sing in church again as coronavirus restrictions eased

More people can now sing in churches across England after the Government further relaxed Covid-19 restrictions.

Church of England reported to Charity Commission over abuse investigations
Church of England reported to Charity Commission over abuse investigations

The Church of England has said it will "cooperate fully" after being reported to the Charity Commission over its investigations into abuse.

Dozens of faith leaders call for action to stop 'genocide' of Uighurs in China
Dozens of faith leaders call for action to stop 'genocide' of Uighurs in China

The letter, signed by Rowan Williams among other faith leaders, warns of "genocide" against the minority group in China.

Oppression of Christians has increased during Covid-19
Oppression of Christians has increased during Covid-19

Oppression and discrimination towards Christians has only worsened during the pandemic, says Release International.

Professors issue correction to paper on mental health benefits of 'gender-affirming' surgeries
Professors issue correction to paper on mental health benefits of 'gender-affirming' surgeries

Two professors who published a paper last year on the mental health benefits of 'gender-affirming' surgeries now say their original conclusions were "too strong".

Methodist Church urges HSBC to reconsider support for Hong Kong security law
Methodist Church urges HSBC to reconsider support for Hong Kong security law

The Methodist Church of Great Britain has written to HSBC calling for a re-think of its support for the new security law.

Beirut explosion is a 'tragedy of immense proportions' - Cardinal Vincent Nichols
Beirut explosion is a 'tragedy of immense proportions' - Cardinal Vincent Nichols

Cardinal Vincent Nichols has spoken of his "horror" over the huge industrial explosion in Beirut that killed at least 135 people and injured 5,000 more.

New Down's syndrome test will lead to rise in abortions, say campaigners
New Down's syndrome test will lead to rise in abortions, say campaigners

Pro-life campaigners fear that the government roll-out of a new Down's syndrome test will lead to a rise in abortions.

Jesus Army accused of abuse cover-up in leaked report
Jesus Army accused of abuse cover-up in leaked report

A report leaked to the BBC claims that the abuse of women and children in the now-defunct Jesus Army was covered-up by senior members of the organisation.

Beirut blast will exacerbate Lebanon food shortages - Christian Aid
Beirut blast will exacerbate Lebanon food shortages - Christian Aid

The massive explosion at Beirut's port on Tuesday is threatening to plunge even more Lebanese into hunger, Christian Aid has warned.

Thirtyone:eight chief executive pulls out of ReNew Conference
Thirtyone:eight chief executive pulls out of ReNew Conference

Justin Humphreys, chief executive of safeguarding charity ThirtyOne:Eight, has withdrawn as a speaker from the ReNew Conference 2020.

Prayers for Beirut after huge blast leaves at least 100 dead
Prayers for Beirut after huge blast leaves at least 100 dead

Christians are being asked to pray for victims and their loved ones after a gigantic blast tore through Beirut's port area on Tuesday night, killing at least a hundred people and injuring thousands.