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Doctors welcome government climbdown on mandatory vaccinations for NHS staff
A group of doctors and healthcare professionals has welcomed the government U-turn on mandatory vaccination for frontline healthcare workers in England.
Pakistani pastor shot dead in ambush attack after Sunday service; mourners chant 'Long live Jesus Christ'
In what police called a "terrorist act," two unidentified men followed a pastor returning home in his car after a Sunday worship service and shot him to death in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar, which in 2013 was the scene of one of the deadliest attacks on Christians in the country.
Biden to allow trans-identified men in women's prisons, reversing Trump-era ban 'except in rare cases'
The United States Department of Justice has unveiled new guidance allowing male inmates at federal prisons to be housed with female prisoners.
Catholic Church needs to undergo 'housecleaning', says Mel Gibson
Actor Mel Gibson says the Catholic Church needs to "get back to basics" after years of scandals.
Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson star in new faith-based film about a boxer turned priest
Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson will be sharing the big screen this spring a new faith inspired movie about a troublemaker who becomes a respected priest.
Conversion therapy ban must not infringe on religious freedom, says equalities watchdog
Government plans to introduce a ban on so-called conversion therapy must not infringe upon religious freedom, the equalities body has warned.
Brian Houston steps down as Hillsong global senior pastor
Brian Houston has stepped down as the leader of the global multisite Hillsong Church, saying he will remain absent for the rest of this year as he faces trial for allegedly concealing sex abuse committed by his father decades earlier. Phil and Lucinda Dooley will be new interim global pastors.
Chick-fil-A owners bury open Bible in new building's foundation
Chick-fil-A, the largest fast-food restaurant chain in the United States, will soon open its second location in Marshall, Texas, where the franchise owners' buried an open Bible in the building's foundation as a reflection of their faith in God.
$50K raised for family of man fatally shot in front of 2-year-old son while sharing the Gospel
An online fundraiser has garnered nearly $50,000 for the family of a 37-year-old man who was shot to death in front of his 2-year-old son and pregnant wife while he was sharing the Gospel in Montgomery, Alabama, last weekend.
5 scriptures to hold on to in times of uncertainty
Whatever we are facing as a nation, and also personally, we have a God who is beyond history and who knows the end from the beginning.
Hundreds of human rights groups call for action ahead of Beijing Winter Olympics
Over 240 organisations have called for action on human rights abuses in China days before the start of the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Pope Francis tells parents of kids who identify as LGBT not to 'hide in an attitude of condemnation'
Pope Francis has called on parents of children who identify as LGBT to "accompany" them and "not hide in an attitude of condemnation."
When the world feels dark, sing
It seems that while the world is shouting 'Be very afraid!' God, the one who saves, is shouting 'Sing! And be glad!"
Counselling bodies threatened with legal action over conversion therapy stance
A Christian therapist has threatened legal action against several counselling and psychotherapy bodies over their support for a memorandum of understanding that opposes conversion therapy.
Christian bakers discriminated but $135,000 fine should be reviewed, says court
An Oregon appeals court has said that the $135,000 fine against Christian bakers who refused to make a same-sex wedding cake should be reassessed.
Vatican official defends Benedict after Munich abuse report
A Vatican official has said it would be wrong to look for "easy scapegoats" after Pope emeritus Benedict XVI was accused of mishandling abuse complaints.