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Equality watchdog calls for gender critical views to be protected under law

The equality watchdog has expressed its concerns for freedom of speech if the sacking of a researcher over a trans critical tweet is upheld.

China tightens regulations on clergy

The measures are "one more weapon" to restrict religious communities, says one human rights lawyer.

Josh Duggar arrested on child porn charges

Josh Duggar, of 19 Kids and Counting fame, is facing up to 20 years in jail on child pornography charges.

Church of England sets out vision for further education engagement

The Church of England is seeking to expand its involvement in the further education sector.

Christian politician formally charged over views on marriage and sexuality

Finland's Prosecutor General has formally charged a Christian MP after she expressed a traditional view on marriage and sexuality.

Bishop suspended over church property sale dies aged 74

Former Episcopal Church Bishop J. Jon Bruno, who garnered controversy and a suspension when he unsuccessfully tried to sell a church property still being used by a congregation, has died at age 74.

Alarm over street pastor's 'brutal' arrest

Christians have expressed their concern over the arrest of a street pastor in north-west London last week over his comments on marriage and gender.

Mentoring scheme launched to encourage Christians to go into the media

Young Christians hoping to take their first steps into the media are being invited to apply to a new mentoring scheme launched by UK charity Christians in Media.

Dozens of Christians killed in week of violence in Nigeria

Radicalised Fulani herdsmen killed 10 Christians sheltering in a camp for displaced people in north-central Nigeria on Monday night.

Married Hillsong creative director resigns over lewd photos

The creative director of a Hillsong Church in New Jersey has resigned over inappropriate photos sent to a volunteer.

Holy Land's economic crisis forces pupils to withdraw from Christian schools

Christian schools in the Holy Land are struggling as families withdraw their children because of economic hardship brought on by the pandemic.

Children should be protected from transgender ideology, says detransitioner

"The way my brain works now that I'm 22 is just completely different than it did when I was 18, and I still have more growing to do," says Helena Kerschner, a young woman who once identified as male and started her medical transition before deciding to live again as female.