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More and more people are living without a spouse or partner
About four out of 10 adults in the United States are living without a romantic partner, which is part of a growing trend, according to a new report by Pew Research Center.
Texas abortion law temporarily reinstated
A federal judge Friday temporarily reinstated a controversial Texas law that bans abortions as early as six weeks of gestation, striking down a lower federal court ruling that temporarily blocked the state from enforcing the legislation.
Telling the truth: why a special service and Day of Prayer for the Media really matter
The service and Day of Prayer come as the vital role of the media was underlined by this year's Nobel Prize for Peace being awarded to campaigning journalists Dmitry Muratov of Russia, and Maria Ressa of the Philippines.
Church should pay reparations for role in slave trade, say theologians
The Church has a moral obligation to pay reparations for its involvement in the slave trade, a panel of Christian thinkers has said.
Church must 'wake up' to climate crisis
The Church is in danger of a "Rip Van Winkle" moment if it fails to recognise the seriousness of climate change, evangelical theologian R David Muir has warned.
Newlyweds cycling from London to Tokyo to fundraise for charity Mercy Ships
Matt and Coco Morley have swapped their flat in Tooting, southwest London, for 12 months in a tent after taking on a year-long global challenge cycling from London to Tokyo to raise money for international development charity Mercy Ships.
'Covid has been harder on us': Some Black churches remain hesitant to reopen
While many congregations have been back to worship for weeks and months, often masked and socially distant, some African American clergy continue to hold off on in-person services. Others have found that when they do open, most members continue to watch the livestreamed services from home.
Over 7,000 sign petition against Exeter University pro-life group
Pro-life students at Exeter University say they have received death threats over their views on abortion.
Three Vatican Swiss Guards resign over mandatory Covid-19 vaccine
Three members of the Swiss Guard who are charged with protecting the pope have been ordered to leave the Vatican complex after refusing to get the Covid-19 vaccine following a requirement issued by Catholic Church officials.
Trans doctors warn against puberty blockers and affirmative treatment
Two trans-identified healthcare professionals are raising concerns about the rush to affirm children suffering from gender dysphoria and the longterm consequences of puberty blockers.
Temporary block placed on Texas abortion law
A US federal judge has temporarily suspended enforcement of a new law banning most abortions in the state of Texas.
Southern Baptist Convention grants access to confidential documents in sex abuse probe
The Southern Baptist Convention has voted to lift the lid on confidential documents in an investigation into its handling of sexual abuse allegations over the last two decades.
The utterly inspiring life of 'African saint' Apolo Kivebulaya
Some heroes of the faith are forgotten and deserve rediscovery. One of these being Apolo Kivebulaya, a remarkable church worker in Africa for 40 years and a reminder of the way so many African Christians have spread Christianity on that continent.
Northern Ireland court hears challenge against abortion powers
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland exceeded his powers by issuing directives to radically expand abortion provision in the province, a pro-life group has claimed.
France: At least 330,000 children abused in Catholic Church in last 70 years - report
A damning report says at least 330,000 children were abused while in the care of France's Catholic Church in the last 70 years.
Hillsong's Brian Houston to plead not guilty of concealing dad's abuse
The lawyer of Brian Houston says the Hillsong senior pastor will plead not guilty to charges of concealing his father's sexual abuse.