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Keir Starmer criticised over trans comments
Sir Keir Starmer has come in for criticism after saying it is "not right" to insist that only women have a cervix.

How can the Church minister effectively to older people?
Christian Today speaks to Tina English, author of new book, "A Great Place to Grow Old", about how the Church can care practically for older people.

Labour leader Keir Starmer thanks Christians for 'leadership' during pandemic
He also called them the "moral compass" of the Labour Party.

Third of UK adults pray and attend church regularly - poll
A third of UK adults pray and attend church at least once a month, with younger people more spiritually active than older generations, a new survey has found.

Pandemic has left Brits more fearful of ageing, Christian charity warns
Research by Pilgrims Friend Society found feelings of fear were prevalent even among Christians.

CSW founder to chair religious freedom forum
The founder of Christian Solidarity Worldwide has been elected as the new Chair of the UK Freedom of Religion or Belief Forum (UKFF).

Late evangelical leader Joel Edwards remembered as humble man of God at Eulogy of Life
Christians gathered in north-east London on Friday evening to give thanks for the life of late evangelical leader Joel Edwards.

Kenneth Copeland wants private jet to avoid vaccine mandates
Kenneth Copeland has suggested donations could help him avoid Covid-19 vaccine requirements put in place by airline travel by funding the costs of a private jet.

Religious discrimination is intensifying in Turkey
"The leadership, both religious and lay leadership of Turkey's non-Muslim communities, are now expected to be willing and able players in whitewashing the regime's persecution and crimes."

Death by assisted suicide is not painless, says medical expert
Joel Zivot, a practising anaesthesiologist, said some assisted suicide "is more asphyxia by drowning than falling off asleep".

Court of Appeal says fostering agency cannot force carers to abide by evangelical sexual code of conduct
Cornerstone plans to take its case to the Supreme Court.

Church leaders regret 'polarised public commentary' on Northern Ireland centenary service
Church leaders have invited people to show "prayerful support" for a service of reflection to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland after Irish President Michael D Higgins said he would not be attending.

Court rejects US Episcopal Church's attempt to keep property of breakaway diocese
For the past several years, the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth has been engaged in a legal battle against the Episcopal Church over the property and assets of the regional body.

Meet the pastor rebuilding life in the bombed-out city of Mosul
"In our situation it's normal for people to lose their hope. But what if you lost everything - your village, your church, your community, your childhood, your family, everything? You need to work hard to get hope back."

Josh McDowell steps back from ministry after controversial race comments
Josh McDowell is pausing his ministry after being criticized over his comments on race.

High Court rejects discrimination legal challenge by Down's syndrome campaigner
Heidi Crowter now plans to take her case to the Court of Appeal.