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Rishi Sunak plans to remove inappropriate material from Relationships and Sex Education lessons
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak plans to do more to protect children from inappropriate material in Relationships and Sex Education classes, according to media reports.

Conversion therapy ban to be delayed
The Conservative government first promised to ban conversion therapy four years ago under former prime minister Theresa May.

For the first time, G20 sees world religions as part of solution to global crises
In an unprecedented move, an official main event at the latest G20 Summit will explore how the world's major religions should be involved in addressing pressing global concerns.

Church of England focuses on reaching more young people with the Gospel
The Church of England is partnering with Christian charity Youthscape in a £1.29m project to help parishes connect with young people.

Welby praying as bishops meet to discuss what's next for Living in Love and Faith
The Archbishop of Canterbury says he is praying for "fruitful" conversations as the College of Bishops meets this week to discuss the next phase of Living in Love and Faith (LLF).

Being intentional about time with God
We can sprinkle in moments of pausing, breathing and inviting Him into our hearts and minds.

Members of US religious freedom panel speak out against China-Vatican deal
While Vatican officials defended the deal for promoting dialogue with China, members of the federal commission say things have only gotten worse.

Teacher fired after opposing school's trans affirmation policies can't seek judicial review: judge
"This court will not engage with any of the advantages or disadvantages of any education policy," Farbey wrote in her decision, adding that she doesn't believe that the teacher has the standing to bring a judicial review.

Christian leaders denounce attack by Muslim men hurling stones at churchgoers near Bethlehem
Christian leaders have condemned an attack on a church near Bethlehem by a group of Muslim men, with calls being made for the Palestinian Authority to take swift action.

South Korean church leaders grief-stricken after Seoul stampede tragedy
Christian leaders in South Korea have expressed their shock and grief after over 150 people were killed in a stampede in Seoul over the weekend.

Woman who decapitated church group friend sentenced to life
A 38-year-old woman has been convicted in the beheading of a 67-year-old friend she had met at a church group, becoming the first woman to be sentenced to life in prison live on television in England.

Protestant pastor is first Christian clergy imprisoned on charges of sedition in Hong Kong
A judge in Hong Kong sentenced a 59-year-old Protestant pastor to more than one year in prison for sedition, making him the first Christian clergy in the city to be convicted under the draconian national security law that mainland China imposed two years ago.