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Cautious welcome for China's abortion reduction policy
Cautious welcome for China's abortion reduction policy

China is introducing limits on abortion as it grapples with the disastrous fallout of its decades-long one-child policy.

The Lancet apologises over 'bodies with vaginas' cover
The Lancet apologises over 'bodies with vaginas' cover

Prestigious medical journal The Lancet has apologised after replacing the term 'women' with "bodies with vaginas".

Ex-trans Christian defends evangelical training event after Oxford college's apology
Ex-trans Christian defends evangelical training event after Oxford college's apology

A Christian woman who used to be transgender has defended an evangelical training event after an Oxford college apologised for allowing it to take place on its campus.

Online church was challenging but opened up new opportunities, says report
Online church was challenging but opened up new opportunities, says report

The report, "British Ritual Innovation under Covid-19", suggests hybrid is here to stay but the experience needs to be improved.

Christian Resources Exhibition returns after 18 month absence
Christian Resources Exhibition returns after 18 month absence

The Christian Resources Exhibition is gearing up for its return nearly 18 months after doors were closed on the event due to the pandemic.

Trump doesn't understand how any Catholics could support Biden
Trump doesn't understand how any Catholics could support Biden

After being touted as the most pro-life US president ever, Donald Trump believes his successor to be the exact opposite.

Christians flee to Afghanistan's remote regions to escape the Taliban
Christians flee to Afghanistan's remote regions to escape the Taliban

Christians in Afghanistan are leaving the cities in a bid to evade the Taliban, according to partners of Release International.

Learning to celebrate despite heartache
Learning to celebrate despite heartache

Facing hardships does not negate the need for celebration.

Nottingham University accepts pro-life priest
Nottingham University accepts pro-life priest

A Catholic priest initially turned down for a chaplaincy role by the University of Nottingham has now been accepted.

Evangelicals say religious freedom must be protected after Switzerland backs same-sex marriage
Evangelicals say religious freedom must be protected after Switzerland backs same-sex marriage

"The freedom of churches must be protected," the Swiss Evangelical Alliance has said after same-sex marriage received overwhelming public support in a referendum.

Over 1,100 church leaders urge government not to cut Universal Credit
Over 1,100 church leaders urge government not to cut Universal Credit

Church Action on Poverty, Christians Against Poverty, Church of England bishops and the former Vice President of the Methodist Church are among those making the call to Boris Johnson ahead of the £20 per week cut.

Christian MP says withdrawing from Tory leadership race was 'in the country's best interests'
Christian MP says withdrawing from Tory leadership race was 'in the country's best interests'

Dame Andrea Leadsom said she made the decision after speaking to other Christians.

Christian leader dies after mob attack on home
Christian leader dies after mob attack on home

Rev Yohanna Shuaibu was a "popular and inspirational" figure who was involved in many community projects.

Welsh evangelicals ask for clarity after vote on same-sex blessings
Welsh evangelicals ask for clarity after vote on same-sex blessings

Evangelicals in the Church in Wales are also calling for the appointment of a bishop to "give voice" to those who believe in the traditional Christian teaching on marriage and sexual morality.

The parish church 'is under real threat', says Bishop of Truro
The parish church 'is under real threat', says Bishop of Truro

The Bishop of Truro has admitted his concern about the future of the parish church in the face of ageing congregations and declining income.

'God is everywhere and everyone,' says Coldplay's Chris Martin
'God is everywhere and everyone,' says Coldplay's Chris Martin

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has opened up about his thoughts on God in a discussion with Howard Stern.