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Faith leaders urge zero-emissions energy target as risks from global warming rise
Faith leaders urge zero-emissions energy target as risks from global warming rise

In the UK, more than 200 MPs and peers have signed a cross-party letter calling for a net zero emissions target before 2050.

Satanic Temple settles lawsuit with Netflix over 'Baphomet' goat-headed deity
Satanic Temple settles lawsuit with Netflix over 'Baphomet' goat-headed deity

The settlement was amicable, and resolves a November 8 lawsuit in which the Satanic Temple had sought at least $50 million of damages.

Ecumenical Patriarch warns technology is leading to 'disappearance of childhood'
Ecumenical Patriarch warns technology is leading to 'disappearance of childhood'

'The impact that parents and family have on their formation is weakened when the Internet functions as a primary source of values on a global scale.'

Christian charity launches emergency appeal to help thousands of fair trade producers put at risk by Brexit
Christian charity launches emergency appeal to help thousands of fair trade producers put at risk by Brexit

A Christian development charity is appealing for donations to support fair trade producers facing economic uncertainty and hardship as a result of Brexit.

Churches urged to embrace contactless payments as more Brits go cash-free
Churches urged to embrace contactless payments as more Brits go cash-free

Churches are being advised to take action now to ensure they don't miss out on vital donations as Britain increasingly moves towards being a cashless society.

American 'missionary' killed on remote Indian island
American 'missionary' killed on remote Indian island

An American described as a missionary has been murdered on one of the islands in India's remote cluster of Andaman and Nicobar.

Scotland considers opt out organ donation plans dubbed a 'placebo' by Christians
Scotland considers opt out organ donation plans dubbed a 'placebo' by Christians

Christians say the opt out system has not been proven to work

Christian mother accuses school of forcing child to participate in gay pride event
Christian mother accuses school of forcing child to participate in gay pride event

A Christian mother has claimed that a London school forced her son to take part in a gay pride event.

Thousands turn out for Tearfund's Big Quiz Night
Thousands turn out for Tearfund's Big Quiz Night

More than 22,000 people from South Wales to the Shetlands and Bournemouth to Belfast pitted their wits against each other as more than 500 British churches put on events.

Alarm as number of child gamblers quadruples
Alarm as number of child gamblers quadruples

A Gambling Commission study has found that 450,000 aged 11-16 bet regularly, with scratchcards, slot machines and bets among friends most popular.

Health campaigners say allowing children to try alcohol at home will not deter binge drinking
Health campaigners say allowing children to try alcohol at home will not deter binge drinking

Health campaigners are warning parents that it is a myth to think that allowing children to drink in the home will put them off binge drinking.

Christian music artists worship Jesus at the White House
Christian music artists worship Jesus at the White House

Christian music artists gathered at the White House last week for a historic worship session.

Kenya orders Marie Stopes to stop performing abortions
Kenya orders Marie Stopes to stop performing abortions

Kenya has demanded that Marie Stopes stop performing abortions at its centres across the country.

As Christmas looms, ISIS again threatens attack on Pope Francis
As Christmas looms, ISIS again threatens attack on Pope Francis

A pro-ISIS media group has threatened to attack Pope Francis as Christians around the world gear up to celebrate the birth of Christ.

Piers Morgan defends being biologically male and masculine on International Men's Day
Piers Morgan defends being biologically male and masculine on International Men's Day

The Good Morning Britain accused radical feminists of 'gleefully' hijacking the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements 'to serve their own man-hating purpose'

Chris Watts sentencing: Mother prays God will have mercy on man who killed her daughter and grandchildren
Chris Watts sentencing: Mother prays God will have mercy on man who killed her daughter and grandchildren

The Colorado man convicted of killing his wife and two daughters heard heartbreaking testimonies from his victims' family as he was sentenced to life in prison for their deaths.