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Hans Küng dies aged 93
Hans Küng, a controversial Swiss Catholic theologian, professor and priest, who was once censured by the late Pope John Paul II, has died at age 93.
Many Christians are looking forward to getting back to church - survey
Nearly one in four people who attended church before the coronavirus pandemic plan to attend more frequently after it has ended, according to Lifeway Research.
Judge rejects charge against Christian baker Jack Phillips over trans cake
A judge has decided to throw out one of two charges against Colorado-based Christian baker Jack Phillips over his refusal to make a transgender-themed cake.
ACN 'dismayed' by sexual assault allegation against late founder
The Catholic human rights group Aid to the Church in Need has confirmed an earlier report claiming that the organization's deceased founder may have sexually assaulted a woman who worked for the charity in 1973.
Adult website announces 'huge changes' after New York Times exposé
An adult content website has announced that it's enacting new standards after an exposé revealed the company has been profiting off extreme and disturbing videos.
Liberal Methodists break from US denomination over white supremacy, heteronormativity and patriarchy
They claim to want to rectify "the imbalance of powers, principalities, and privileges that has plagued Methodism: colonialism, white supremacy, economic injustices, patriarchy, sexism, clericalism, ableism, ageism, transphobia, and heteronormativity."
Police break up baptism service that defied lockdown rules
British police interfered with a baptism service held in England due to the religious event having more people in attendance than allowed by recently implemented lockdown restrictions.
Pope's comments on gay civil unions were taken out of context - Vatican official
Recently released comments by Pope Francis seemingly supporting civil unions for same-sex couples were "edited" and not given "necessary contextualization," according to a Vatican official.
Biden says Catholic faith 'motivates everything'
The campaign of Democratic presidential hopeful and former Vice President Joe Biden has touted his religious beliefs in a series of new advertisements released last week that will target religious television and radio outlets, in the hopes of appealing to religious voters.
John MacArthur sues California over church worship restrictions
Pastor John MacArthur of Grace Community Church has filed a lawsuit against California over restrictions on indoor worship after the state issued a second lockdown order as part of its response to Covid-19.
Six women appointed to Vatican's previously all-male financial body
Pope Francis has appointed six women to a high-level group that oversees financial matters in Vatican City that was previously only comprised of men.
Liberty University launches $10m lawsuit against New York Times over Covid-19 stories
Liberty University is suing The New York Times for $10 million over a series of news stories published earlier this year about the evangelical Christian school's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
US Supreme Court upholds religious exemptions from birth control coverage
The US Supreme Court has upheld a Trump administration rule broadening religious exemptions to the Department of Health and Human Services contraceptive coverage mandate.
Liberty University President Jerry Falwell apologises over racism tweet
Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. has apologized for a racially insensitive tweet he posted last month making fun of Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's blackface controversy after some staffers resigned and African American alumni demanded an apology.
Some politicians on the left 'hate faith', says Ted Cruz
Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has claimed that some progressive elected officials issuing orders to curb the spread of COVID-19 that restrict churches but not secular entities are doing so because they "hate faith."
Open Doors 'very concerned' by threat to religious liberty in Hong Kong
The head of a human rights group that monitors Christian persecution worldwide has expressed concern over new security legislation the People's Republic of China over the semi-autonomous region of Hong Kong.