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Injuries after Ukrainian monastery sheltering refugees damaged in bombardment

Several refugees sheltering at a Ukrainian Orthodox monastery suffered injuries when a bomb exploded near the entrance just hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky said he's ready to hold peace talks with Russia in Jerusalem.

Stop the 'unacceptable' war, Pope pleads

The Pope has pleaded with Russia to end the "massacre" in Ukraine.

Evangelicals have experienced 'hostile' backlash for opposition to gay conversion therapy ban

Evangelical ministers who signed a letter raising concerns about the government's upcoming gay conversion therapy ban say they have "experienced backlash" in a "co-ordinated and hostile" campaign by LGBT activists.

Faith is alive in Ukraine despite hardships of war

A Polish cardinal has praised the "strong faith" of Ukrainians after a pastoral visit to their country to pray with them and see firsthand the humanitarian response to the war.

Russian Orthodox patriarch urged to call for an end to war in Ukraine

Christian leaders in the United States have sent an open letter to Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill urging him to withdraw his support for the invasion that has led to "tragic and terrible loss of innocent civilian life."

JK Rowling criticises Keir Starmer over 'trans women are women' comment

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has attacked the Labour Party over its stance on transgenderism.

World Health Organization calls for full decriminalization of abortion

"Being able to obtain safe abortion is a crucial part of health care," said Craig Lissner, acting Director for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research at WHO.

Hundreds of UK churches sign up to support Ukrainian refugees

Over 500 churches have pledged to support Ukrainian refugees coming to the UK under the government's new humanitarian sponsorship route.

Tavistock gender clinic 'not safe' for children, NHS report finds

In a report released this week, Dr. Hilary Cass, a retired pediatrician who was commissioned by NHS England to investigate services at the clinic, said services administered to children and young people had somehow escaped the NHS' "normal quality controls."

Amid the war and the heartache, the Lord is at work in Ukraine

We are doing everything we can to provide for their physical needs and we are holding out the hope of the gospel even as we cling to it ourselves, says Operation Mobilisation's field leader in Ukraine, Wayne Zschech.

Mark Wahlberg says Hollywood resisted his new faith-based movie, 'Father Stu'

The devout Catholic spent several years pitching the religious drama to Hollywood studios. But in his words, "Hollywood doesn't make films like this."

Prince Charles 'praying' that refugees arriving in Britain find a warm welcome

Prince Charles has said that refugees should be "welcomed" to Britain after visiting a west London church to meet people who have fled warzones.

Canadian megachurch pastor resigns after sexual misconduct investigation

Bruxy Cavey, the primary teaching pastor of one of Canada's largest megachurches, The Meeting House, has resigned after an independent investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct commissioned by the church last December concluded that he abused his power.