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Maya Forstater returns to court to defend free speech on transgenderism
Maya Forstater returns to court to defend free speech on transgenderism

Maya Forstater, the former think tank researcher fired over trans-critical tweets, is back in court this week to defend her right to free speech.

After 53 years of abortion, over 9 million lives have been lost
After 53 years of abortion, over 9 million lives have been lost

Unfortunately, abortion figures across the UK are likely to increase following the introduction of an extreme abortion regime in Northern Ireland and policy changes allowing 'DIY' home abortions across England, Scotland and Wales.

I was mentored by John Stott – even though we never met
I was mentored by John Stott – even though we never met

I'm here today because of what Jesus did through John Stott.

John Stott: an extraordinary hero of the Christian faith
John Stott: an extraordinary hero of the Christian faith

April 27th sees the hundredth anniversary of the birth of the great Christian leader John Stott, a man who helped and encouraged so many people across the world, including me.

Opposing racism is a 'gospel imperative' for the CofE - Archbishop
Opposing racism is a 'gospel imperative' for the CofE - Archbishop

The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, says the Church must oppose racism "in all its forms".

Ordained former Post Office boss steps back from priestly duties after Horizon scandal
Ordained former Post Office boss steps back from priestly duties after Horizon scandal

The Rev Paula Vennells, former Post Office chief executive, has stepped back from priestly duties after 39 subpostmasters had their fraud convictions overturned.

Ban conversion therapy but don't outlaw prayer, says CofE
Ban conversion therapy but don't outlaw prayer, says CofE

The Church of England has urged the Government to find ways to ban conversion therapy without penalising clergy who provide pastoral support to people struggling with their sexuality.

Alice Cooper saved me from witchcraft, says former white witch
Alice Cooper saved me from witchcraft, says former white witch

"I realized that I was an ambassador for Satan," says Simone Peer.

Conversion therapy legislation should not criminalise pastoral duties - Church
Conversion therapy legislation should not criminalise pastoral duties - Church

The Presbyterian Church in Ireland has voiced support for a ban on "coercive approaches" to sexual identity but cautioned that any legislation must protect pastors offering spiritual support for those struggling in this area.

Baptist leader quits Hong Kong for the UK over religious freedom fears
Baptist leader quits Hong Kong for the UK over religious freedom fears

The president of the Hong Kong Baptist Convention has moved to the UK with his wife because of the increasing clampdown on freedoms in the former British colony.

Billboard campaign on sex change harm tells Americans to look at the Keira Bell case
Billboard campaign on sex change harm tells Americans to look at the Keira Bell case

A billboard campaign will run across Los Angeles for one month asking locals to read up on the case of Keira Bell, a British detransitioner who recently won her case at the High Court.

Small group participation has fallen during the pandemic
Small group participation has fallen during the pandemic

US churchgoers are less likely to be involved in a small group now than before the pandemic, new data from Lifeway Research has shown.

Religious minorities blamed for spread of Covid-19 - report
Religious minorities blamed for spread of Covid-19 - report

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has warned that some countries have used Covid-19 restrictions to discriminate against religious minorities or blame them for the spread of the virus.

Religious persecution in China intensified during the pandemic - report
Religious persecution in China intensified during the pandemic - report

Police summoning and questioned pastors, and ordered churches to fly the Chinese flag and sing patriotic songs in services, among other forms of harassment.

Former Archbishop's aide faces questions over church property sale
Former Archbishop's aide faces questions over church property sale

The Charity Commission is looking into complaints over the handling of a church property sale and claims that the proceeds have disappeared, The Telegraph reports.

Prison chaplain was 'conned' into thinking London Bridge terror attacker felt remorse
Prison chaplain was 'conned' into thinking London Bridge terror attacker felt remorse

A prison chaplain giving evidence on the Fishmongers' Hall terrorist attack near London Bridge says the attacker had appeared to show remorse.