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Over 4,000 people baptized at California beach during historic 'Baptize SoCal' event
More than 4,000 people were baptized off the beaches of Southern California on Pentecost Sunday as part of a revival event organized by several congregations.
Publishers group apologises for school textbook criticising Christian missionaries in Ghana
The Ghana National Association of Authors and Publishers has offered an apology and admitted to errors amid criticism from parents, educators and the country's deputy education minister for a textbook's negative depiction of the impact Christian missionaries have had on the country.
Utah school district bans King James Bible from school libraries
Copies of the King James Bible have been removed from some school libraries in the US state of Utah after a parent complained.
Virtual worshippers often satisfied, but more Americans choose in-person services
'Broadly speaking, the survey finds that most Americans who watch religious services on screens are happy with them,' Pew researchers found.
Children should be able to withdraw from religious classes but not sex education, says UN committee
Sex education lessons for adolescents should be mandatory but children of all ages should be allowed to opt out of religious classes, a UN committee has told the UK.
Kent council was wrong to bar humanist from RE committee, says court
Kent County Council (KCC) has been told it was "unlawful" to prevent a humanist from joining its religious education committee.
168 killed in attacks on Christian villages in Nigeria
"Villages are being burnt out of their homes in what appears to be a systematic campaign of religious and ethnic cleansing," Release International said.
Religious freedom remains a concern in Turkey after Erdogan's re-election
Christians in Turkey are not expecting the religious freedom situation in the country to improve any time soon after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's re-election last week.
Church's abuse support scheme risks 'repeated re-traumatisation' of victims
A report has criticised a scheme set up by the Church of England to provide financial support to survivors of clergy abuse.
India: several injured in attack on church
There have been calls for a thorough investigation after a church in India's Punjab province was attacked last month.
Young Christians to share the Gospel all around Europe this summer
Young Christians are being invited to share their faith across Europe as part of a one-of-its-kind evangelistic project this summer.
'The Chosen' director addresses Pride flag row
Amid reports over the appearance of an LGBT pride flag on the set of the Christian series "The Chosen," creator and director Dallas Jenkins says he is willing to hire individuals who do not share his spiritual views and doesn't enact tight restrictions on how they can express themselves.
Education Secretary appoints advisory panel to ensure age-appropriate RSE lessons
A new independent advisory panel is being set up by Education Secretary Gillian Keegan to ensure that the content of controversial Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSE) lessons are age-appropriate.
Pastor, wife among 43 Christians killed in central Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen killed a church pastor, his wife and 41 other people in an attack last month on two predominantly Christian villages in Nasarawa state, Nigeria, sources said.
Poll reveals public opposition to ban on talking therapy for sexuality or gender identity issues
Most of the British public believe that individuals struggling with sexuality, sexual issues or gender identity should be free to seek professional help in the form of talking therapy, a new poll has found.
Yorkshire cathedrals to welcome cyclists on 'pedal pilgrimage'
Keen cyclist Shaun Cutler spearheaded the initiative to aid people out of lockdown and support physical and mental wellbeing.