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Surplus vaccines must be shared, say Anglican leaders
They warn of potentially millions of vaccines going to waste at a time when poorer nations are struggling to vaccinate their populations.

Church leaders plead with councils to shelter Afghan refugees
In a joint letter coordinated by Welcome Churches, the church leaders recognise the strain on local authorities due to the pandemic but say that congregations across the country stand ready to support them.

Josh McDowell apologises for race comments
Josh McDowell has apologized after sparking a backlash with his comments on race and ethnic minorities in the US.

10 ways you can intercede for Afghanistan and its Christians
Simply offering our prayers in such a terrible situation can feel like a glib promise. However, that is exactly what Afghanistan's thousands of secret believers want us to do, most of all.

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association to hold free evangelism summits across UK
Christian leaders will be coming together across four locations in the UK to discuss the challenges and opportunities for evangelism in the nation.
Vatican follows Italy with introduction of vaccine passports
The Vatican is set to limit entry to the city state to holders of a so-called 'Green Pass'.

Faith leaders call for urgent action on climate change
There is an "urgent need" for action to limit the effects of climate change, faith leaders have warned ahead of a major UN summit in Scotland.

Archbishop defends MP threatened over trans views
The Archbishop of Canterbury has defended a trans-critical MP after she withdrew from the Labour Party conference over security fears.

Church supports grieving Derbyshire community after tragic death of woman and 3 children
A church has opened its doors to a grieving community after two children, their mother and a third child were found dead in a house in Derbyshire.

Protect children not porn, says new campaign calling for tougher restrictions
A Christian nonprofit that seeks to abolish sex trafficking has launched a new campaign backed by over 40,000 supporters urging government leaders to require porn platforms to install more effective age verification methods to prevent the dangers of early childhood exposure to porn.

Hillsong Church responds to documentary on rape and assault allegations
Hillsong Church has responded to claims of rape and assault in the latest episode of Australian current affairs programme 60 Minutes.

Hillsong founder Brian Houston steps down from church board ahead of court case
The founder of Hillsong Church, Brian Houston, has announced his decision to step down from the board ahead of a court case into what he knew about his father's abuse.

There is much to appreciate in Melanie Phillips' first novel, The Legacy
Yes, this first novel by great journalist, Melanie Phillips, who always tells it how it is, manages the impossible.

Campaign launched to save girls from abuse and slavery
Operation Mercy, launched by Christian charity One by One, has been inspired by the horrific murder of s three-year-old girl in Pakistan.

Christian footballer Neymar told to avoid 'religious or political propaganda'
There are reports in the media that Christian footballer Neymar is contractually bound to avoid "religious or political propaganda".

Nearly two thirds of Brits see RE as an important subject
This was despite over half (52%) saying they did not regard themselves as belonging to any religion.