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Religious freedom concerns after MSPs back conversion therapy ban
Christians are warning of the potential for harm to religious freedom if a ban on so-called conversion therapy is introduced in Scotland.
Children on waiting list at NHS transgender clinic climbs to 5,500
The waiting list for treatment at the only NHS clinic in England to treat gender dysphoria among children and young people has soared during the pandemic.
Christians are living out Jesus' teachings as Ukrainians flee invasion
"Polish Christians are taking the teachings of Jesus seriously and living them out each day during this situation."
Ukrainian Orthodox Church could be in 'jeopardy' if Russian control expands in Ukraine
There is a direct relationship between religious freedom violations and the dismantling of civil society in and by Russia," USCIRF Commissioner James W Carr said.
Religious teenage boys do better in school than secular peers
Teenage Christian boys from working-class families who regularly participate in their church and demonstrate strong faith in God are twice as likely to earn bachelor's degrees as their moderately religious or nonreligious peers, new research shows.
Brian Houston 'breached the Hillsong Pastor's Code of Conduct'
Hillsong has apologised after senior pastor Brian Houston was investigated over allegations of "inappropriate" texts and entering a woman's hotel room.
Churches 'deplore' discrimination against minority ethnic refugees fleeing Ukraine
Churches have called for refugees fleeing Ukraine to be treated equally irrespective of their race or religion.
'Mass production religion' has left people 'exhausted' - Amy Orr-Ewing
"From the 20th century and onwards, within agriculture we've sought to have mass production, machine-like agriculture, and it's been a bit like that in the Church."
Legalising assisted suicide may disadvantage the mentally ill, warn psychiatrists
Legal assisted suicide could add to the disadvantages already faced by people with mental illness, leading psychiatrists have warned.
Church leaders share 'deep concern' over Ukraine war with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill
Both the Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope Francis have had separate phone calls with the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church in which they discussed the need for peace in Ukraine.
Disappointment after peers vote in favour of making DIY abortions permanent
A pro-life group has expressed its disappointment over a late night vote in the House of Lords in favour of making at-home abortions permanent.
Relief as peers reject 'underhand' move to introduce assisted suicide legislation
"No one should be put under pressure to end their life for fear of being a financial, emotional or care burden on others."
Refugee sponsors need to 'be realistic'
"This isn't just going to affect you, it's going to affect every single member of your family and maybe even your neighbours too," said Krish Kandiah.
Katy Perry wins appeal against Christian rapper's plagiarism claim
Katy Perry has won an appeal against a Christian rapper who claimed she copied his track.
Mayor of Kyiv makes plea for visit by Pope Francis, calling it 'key for saving lives'
The mayor of Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital under bombardment by Russian forces, invited Pope Francis to visit the city in a letter sent last week, saying the pontiff's presence "is key for saving lives and paving the path to peace."
We can't solve poverty without solving war - Sentamu
Eliminating war is key to eliminating poverty, the former Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has said.