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Christian footballer Neymar told to avoid 'religious or political propaganda'
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
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.

1 in 5 UK adults would consider a career in porn - study
1 in 5 UK adults would consider a career in porn - study

Younger people were more likely than older generations to be open to working in the porn industry, the Savanta ComRes poll found.

New campaign launched to challenge assisted suicide proposals
New campaign launched to challenge assisted suicide proposals

Fresh attempts are afoot in both Westminster and Holyrood to change the law, but the Better Way campaign says efforts should be concentrated on improving palliative care, not legalising assisted suicide.

'Heartbroken' Welsh evangelicals reach out to Gafcon
'Heartbroken' Welsh evangelicals reach out to Gafcon

Gafcon said it had responded with a message of 'solidarity' to evangelicals contemplating their future in the Church in Wales after its decision to offer blessings for same-sex marriages and civil partnerships.

Disappointment as court overturns ruling restricting puberty blockers for under-16s
Disappointment as court overturns ruling restricting puberty blockers for under-16s

Campaigners have expressed their disappointment after the Court of Appeal overturned a previous ruling restricting the use of puberty blockers for under-16s.

Instagram to be probed over mental health impact on teenage girls
Instagram to be probed over mental health impact on teenage girls

"It is clear that Facebook is incapable of holding itself accountable," said Senators Richard Blumenthal and Marsha Blackburn.

Terminally ill need 'best possible care', not assisted suicide - MP
Terminally ill need 'best possible care', not assisted suicide - MP

Danny Kruger MP says society should be working towards ensuring good quality palliative care for everyone who needs it instead of the legalisation of assisted suicide.

Churches have a responsibility to welcome Afghan refugees - Bishop of London
Churches have a responsibility to welcome Afghan refugees - Bishop of London

The Bishop of London, Dame Sarah Mullally, has paid tribute to the courage of Afghan refugees as she visited a church in Marylebone which is supporting 70 people living at a nearby hotel.

Charismatic leader Colin Urquhart passes away from cancer
Charismatic leader Colin Urquhart passes away from cancer

Thanks have been given for the life of Charismatic leader Colin Urquhart after his passing from cancer.

Tributes paid to 'God's general' David Yonggi Cho, founder of the world's largest church
Tributes paid to 'God's general' David Yonggi Cho, founder of the world's largest church

The co-founder of the world's largest church has been remembered as a giant of the faith and "God's general" after his passing on Tuesday aged 85.

Vaccine hesitancy among some cardinals is 'a bit strange', says Pope
Vaccine hesitancy among some cardinals is 'a bit strange', says Pope

The Pope has admitted he is unsure as to why some Catholic cardinals are reluctant to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.

Covid put many women off having children - study
Covid put many women off having children - study

Covid-19 made large numbers of women re-consider plans to have children, a study has shown.

Babylon Bee challenges social media censorship and deplatforming
Babylon Bee challenges social media censorship and deplatforming

Christian satirical website The Babylon Bee is urging the state of Florida to uphold a law that stops social media platforms from censoring unpopular speakers or viewpoints.

Christians previously imprisoned for their faith are arrested again in Eritrea
Christians previously imprisoned for their faith are arrested again in Eritrea

Over a dozen Christians have been re-arrested in house raids in Eritrea.

US denomination installs first openly transgender bishop
US denomination installs first openly transgender bishop

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has installed Rev. Megan Rohrer as the first openly transgender bishop to serve in the liberal mainline Protestant denomination's history.