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Churches must support the vaccine drive, says Scotland's national clinical director
Churches have an important role to play in encouraging parishioners to get vaccinated against Covid-19, the national clinical director for Scotland has said.
Chaplain's discrimination case suffers setback
A hearing in the case of a chaplain reported to the government's terrorist watchdog after saying children did not need to agree with LGBT ideology has been delayed until next year.
Methodist Church appoints first black woman as President
The Methodist Church has reached a historic milestone with the appointment of its first black female President.
Bishop of Liverpool calls for 'gender neutral marriage canon'
Bishop Paul Bayes was addressing the recently launched Movement of Supporting Anglicans for an Inclusive Church.
Broad public support for total ban on gambling advertising
Research by the Royal Society for Public Health found that most adults and young people support a ban on gambling ads on TV and radio before 9pm.
MP withdraws amendment on censorship zones around abortion clinics
A Labour MP has withdrawn an amendment to a controversial Bill on protesting that sought to introduce censorship zones around abortion clinics nationwide.
The uniqueness of George Müller
George Müller's unique life demonstrated to his contemporaries that God could be trusted. It says the same to us today.
Who was Elizabeth Fry and why was she important?
The story of how a middle-class lady was able to reform the appalling conditions under which prisoners were treated in Britain and in many other countries, is a classic example of the way God can use unlikely people to extraordinary effect.
Most Scots want DIY abortion to end - consultation
Only 17% of submissions supported making 'DIY' home abortions available permanently in Scotland.
Street preacher to receive £3,250 payout from police over wrongful arrest
A Christian street preacher arrested "for preaching on gay rights and abortion" has won his legal challenge against West Yorkshire Police.
Jim Bakker to pay $156,000 over Covid-19 claims
Controversial televangelist Jim Bakker is to pay $156,000 in restitution over claims on his TV show about a product for Covid-19.
Documentary series to probe Hillsong and Carl Lentz scandal
A new documentary will be taking a closer look at Hillsong in the wake of the Carl Lentz scandal that led to a major overhaul across the Australia-based Church.
Why is Mexico one of the most dangerous places to be a priest?
Many groups view religious leaders and their influence on their communities as a threat to their power, and as such often attempt to use them as a means of ensuring the total cooperation of civilians in the areas under their control. Where leaders refuse to be used in this manner, they can face threats, violence, extortion, and even execution.
Conditions deteriorate in Mozambique as Islamist rebels go on the attack
Save the Children, Plan International and World Vision warn that children are suffering disproportionately.
Vatican raises 'freedom of thought' concerns over Italian hate speech Bill
In what some say is an "unprecedented" move, the Vatican lodged a diplomatic protest against an Italian bill that would penalize discrimination and hate speech based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Why the left-wing bias of so many Anglican clergy?
The Bishop of St Davids, Joanna Penberthy, seems to be in trouble over her 'never trust a Tory' tweet but the left-wing bias of Anglican clergy in the UK is hardly hot news.