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Argentina introduces gender neutral passports and IDs
Argentinians can now select 'X' on their passport and national ID documents.

Why the Church would benefit from more celibate leaders
The Catholic church is often criticised for its celibacy requirement for priests. In the Protestant church there is the opposite pattern, with mostly married pastors. Yet there are many advantages to celibacy for a pastor and the church.
Mothers and children in Syria forced to scavenge in bins, warns Christian charity
Mothers and children pushed to the brink of starvation in Syria are so desperate for something to eat they are scavenging in bins, Aid to the Church in Need has warned.

Hillsong Church member who mocked Covid vaccines dies of virus
A member of Hillsong Church, who had mocked Covid vaccines in his social media posts over recent months, has tragically died from the virus.

Many black churchgoers favour hybrid approach to church
The Trends in the Black Church study also found that black church pastors were able to innovate during the pandemic.

Irish euthanasia bill fails
A Bill that was seeking to introduce assisted suicide and euthanasia to Ireland has failed.

Magistrates exonerate street preacher fined by the Met
London magistrates have thrown out a cause against a street preacher who was fined by the Metropolitan Police for evangelising out on the streets on Good Friday in 2020.

Djibouti: How a young Christian convert chose a refugee camp over a life of luxury
"I didn't tell them anything. I left home with the clothes I wore, and never returned. I knew what they would do to me if they found out about my conversion."

Married Texas Pastor arrested for drugging and raping 15-year-old girl
A married pastor has been arrested after allegedly drugging, grooming, and then raping a 15-year-old girl in Texas.

New York becomes just the 6th U.S. state to ban child marriage
New York has become just the 6th state in the U.S. to ban child marriage. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation on Thursday raising the age of consent for marriage to 18 in New York State.

Thousands of Christians killed in Nigeria so far this year
At least 3,400 Christians have been killed by extremists in Nigeria so far this year, according to a local non-profit.
Thousands sign petition asking Pope Francis to reverse Latin Mass restrictions
More than 18,000 people have signed a petition urging Pope Francis to withdraw his apostolic letter imposing restrictions on the celebration of the traditional Latin Mass, warning that it will cause "further division and hurt among the faithful," achieving the opposite effect of its stated purpose.

Give your fears to the Father
Are you struggling with fear today? Is it the pandemic, a job, food, something else? Are you seeing the size of your worries and not the size of your Savior? I think I can point you in a direction that might help you right-size your fear.

How motherhood has impacted my relationship with God - and how I am trying to rebuild it
Motherhood and juggling all the responsibilities that come with it have taken a huge toll on my walk with God, and the times I have had an intimate moment with God have been few and far between since becoming a mum.

Indian government called to act as Christians suffer increasing attacks
Accusations of converting Hindus are being used as an excuse to attack Christians in India, Release International has warned.

NI Health Minister says he will not act unilaterally on abortion
Robin Swann said he would bring the matter to the Stormont Executive before any decision is made.