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Junior doctors' strike is a 'justice issue'
A Christian woman struggling with chronic health conditions has spoken about her "anxiety" during the NHS walkouts, but also why she believes the strikes are a "justice issue" that "God cares deeply about".
Cathedral visitor numbers rebound after pandemic
Visitor numbers are returning to pre-pandemic levels across English cathedrals, according to latest figures.
Scottish government to challenge Westminster block on controversial gender identity reforms
The Scottish government has confirmed it is taking legal challenge against the UK government's block on its gender identity reforms.
Indian Archbishop fears for Christians under anti-conversion laws
The Catholic Archbishop of Bangalore has spoken out against India's anti-conversion laws as the Supreme Court prepares to weigh in at two key hearings this month.
'Hidden' Bible chapter sheds new light on the Gospels
A concealed portion of the Gospel of Matthew has been discovered with the help of UV light.
Euthanasia deaths in the Netherlands rose last year
Euthanasia and assisted suicide deaths in the Netherlands rose considerably in the past year.
Public meeting on trans ideology in schools forced to change venues over protest fears
A public meeting to discuss the harm being caused to children by school transgender policies has been forced to change venues twice because of concerns over protests by trans activists.
Assisted suicide would 'irreparably damage' Isle of Man
The Isle of Man is being urged not to introduce assisted suicide after a poll found that islanders are evenly split on the issue.
Religious 'nones' reach record high in Spain after pandemic
The number of people in Spain who do not identify with any religion has reached an all time high, according to a new report.
Christianity's values 'are British values', says Prime Minister
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has used his Easter message to praise Christianity and the "considerable contribution" of Christians to national life.
Malaysian state bans Muslims from entering churches
A Malaysian state has issued a fatwa banning Muslims from entering churches and other non-Muslim places of worship.
Equality Act should be amended to protect 'biological sex', says rights commission
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has recommended that wording in the Equality Act be changed to protect "biological sex" instead of "sex".
Axing online services after Covid may be factor in declining church attendance - report
The decline in post-Covid attendance in the Church of England may be down to churches ending online services after the pandemic, rather than a decline in demand, a report has suggested.
Swim England excludes trans swimmers from female category
Swim England has updated its policy on transgender athletes so that they will no longer compete against female swimmers.
Transgender policy in schools is like the 'Wild West', says Christian MP
A Christian MP has called for more legal and medical guidance to govern how schools treat gender distressed children.
UK government being sued for legal recognition of 'non-binary'
The UK government is being sued by an American IT worker living in the UK for legal recognition as 'non-binary'.