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