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Pastors plead with UK's leaders not to shut down churches again
"The public worship of the Christian church is particularly essential for our nation's wellbeing," say the pastors, who come from across the UK and represent a number of denominations, including the Church of England, Free Church of England, FIEC and Free Church of Scotland.
Government scraps gender self-identification plans
The Government has formally abandoned plans to allow people to "self-identify" as their chosen gender.
UK Government accused of downplaying violence against Christians in Nigeria
The UK Government has been urged to do more to protect Christians in Nigeria who are facing possible genocide.
Sacked Christian teacher tells tribunal she should be allowed to disagree with transgenderism
A Christian teacher sacked over Facebook posts criticising sex education in schools has told an employment tribunal that she does not believe in the "modern ideas of gender fluidity and transgenderism".
Christian school worker challenges sacking over sex education Facebook posts
A Bristol Employment Tribunal is this week hearing the case of a Christian school worker who was sacked after she shared a petition against compulsory sex education on her personal Facebook page.
Christians with disabilities have been 'overlooked' by Church
The gifts of Christians with disabilities have been "overlooked" in the Church of England, says a vicar who suffers from chronic pain.
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.