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Hillsong worship leader who suffered brain aneurysm allowed to go home
Hillsong worship leader who suffered brain aneurysm allowed to go home

Chelsea Lee Taylor, the Hillsong worship leader who suffered a brain aneurysm last month, is being allowed back home to continue her recovery.

Court says transgender man who gave birth must be 'mother' on child's legal documents
Court says transgender man who gave birth must be 'mother' on child's legal documents

A transgender man who recently gave birth has been told by a UK court that he cannot be named as the 'father' on his child's legal documents.

'No plans' to introduce minimum pricing on alcohol in England, despite Scottish success
'No plans' to introduce minimum pricing on alcohol in England, despite Scottish success

New research has found a significant drop in alcohol sales in Scotland following the introduction of minimum pricing.

Children as young as 7 are accessing online adult content, study finds
Children as young as 7 are accessing online adult content, study finds

Around half of British 11- to 13-year-olds have seen adult content at some point, with some children as young as seven or eight saying they have viewed adult sexual content on the internet, a major new study has found.

Church leaders call for tougher restrictions on knife sales
Church leaders call for tougher restrictions on knife sales

Church leaders have added their voice to calls for tougher restrictions on the sale of knives as Britain struggles to contain its knife crime epidemic.

Supreme Court's ruling on shutdown is 'not surprising', says Church leader

The Supreme Court's ruling that the government's prorogation of Parliament was unlawful is "not surprsing", says the Convenor of the Lords Spiritual.

Chief Rabbi says religious parents should be free to raise their children according to their beliefs
Chief Rabbi says religious parents should be free to raise their children according to their beliefs

The Chief Rabbi has criticised humanists for their repeated campaigns against faith schools, saying that they are "in effect campaigning against my freedom to raise my children in accordance with the tenets of my faith".

'Systematic campaign' against Christians in Algeria as authorities close churches
'Systematic campaign' against Christians in Algeria as authorities close churches

Open Doors fears that a "systematic campaign" against Christians is underway in Algeria following the closure of a church and harassment towards believers.

Worldwide climate strikes are 'prophetic', says Christian Aid

The climate strikes sweeping the globe are a "prophetic movement", Christian Aid has said.

Episcopal bishop to go before hearing panel for refusing to allow same-sex marriage in his diocese
Episcopal bishop to go before hearing panel for refusing to allow same-sex marriage in his diocese

An Episcopal bishop in the US who was subjected to disciplinary measures for refusing to allow same-sex marriage ceremonies in his diocese has welcomed the opportunity to argue his case before a hearing panel.

New lay ministers encouraged to be
New lay ministers encouraged to be "lifelong learners" of Christian faith amid "challenging times"

The Rev Canon Doug Chaplin encouraged 40 new lay ministers to regularly study the Bible and be "lifelong learners" of what it means to live in Christ's image during a special service at Worcester Cathedral.

Abortions fall to their lowest levels since 1973
Abortions fall to their lowest levels since 1973

The number of women having an abortion in the US has fallen to its lowest levels since it was decriminalised by Roe vs Wade in 1973, according to a new report.

Brother of abducted priest has't given up hope of his return
Brother of abducted priest has't given up hope of his return

The brother of a priest who was abducted a year ago in Niger has not given up hope that he will be set free.

Scottish Government's U-turn on named person scheme welcomed by Christian groups
Scottish Government's U-turn on named person scheme welcomed by Christian groups

The Scottish Government has dropped controversial plans to appoint a state guardian for every child in Scotland following fierce opposition from Christians, among others.

Evangelicals challenge Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission over abortion stance
Evangelicals challenge Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission over abortion stance

Evangelicals in Northern Ireland have criticised the Human Rights Commission for failing to stop radical new abortion laws coming into effect next month.

13,000ft leap of faith for the Bishop of Lewes
13,000ft leap of faith for the Bishop of Lewes

The Bishop of Lewes took a literal leap of faith this week when he jumped out of a plane at 13,000ft in aid of church work in communities.