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Archbishop defends MP threatened over trans views
Archbishop defends MP threatened over trans views

The Archbishop of Canterbury has defended a trans-critical MP after she withdrew from the Labour Party conference over security fears.

Church supports grieving Derbyshire community after tragic death of woman and 3 children
Church supports grieving Derbyshire community after tragic death of woman and 3 children

A church has opened its doors to a grieving community after two children, their mother and a third child were found dead in a house in Derbyshire.

Protect children not porn, says new campaign calling for tougher restrictions
Protect children not porn, says new campaign calling for tougher restrictions

A Christian nonprofit that seeks to abolish sex trafficking has launched a new campaign backed by over 40,000 supporters urging government leaders to require porn platforms to install more effective age verification methods to prevent the dangers of early childhood exposure to porn.

Hillsong Church responds to documentary on rape and assault allegations
Hillsong Church responds to documentary on rape and assault allegations

Hillsong Church has responded to claims of rape and assault in the latest episode of Australian current affairs programme 60 Minutes.

Hillsong founder Brian Houston steps down from church board ahead of court case
Hillsong founder Brian Houston steps down from church board ahead of court case

The founder of Hillsong Church, Brian Houston, has announced his decision to step down from the board ahead of a court case into what he knew about his father's abuse.

There is much to appreciate in Melanie Phillips' first novel, The Legacy
There is much to appreciate in Melanie Phillips' first novel, The Legacy

Yes, this first novel by great journalist, Melanie Phillips, who always tells it how it is, manages the impossible.

Campaign launched to save girls from abuse and slavery
Campaign launched to save girls from abuse and slavery

Operation Mercy, launched by Christian charity One by One, has been inspired by the horrific murder of s three-year-old girl in Pakistan.

Christian footballer Neymar told to avoid 'religious or political propaganda'
Christian footballer Neymar told to avoid 'religious or political propaganda'

There are reports in the media that Christian footballer Neymar is contractually bound to avoid "religious or political propaganda".

Nearly two thirds of Brits see RE as an important subject
Nearly two thirds of Brits see RE as an important subject

This was despite over half (52%) saying they did not regard themselves as belonging to any religion.

1 in 5 UK adults would consider a career in porn - study
1 in 5 UK adults would consider a career in porn - study

Younger people were more likely than older generations to be open to working in the porn industry, the Savanta ComRes poll found.

New campaign launched to challenge assisted suicide proposals
New campaign launched to challenge assisted suicide proposals

Fresh attempts are afoot in both Westminster and Holyrood to change the law, but the Better Way campaign says efforts should be concentrated on improving palliative care, not legalising assisted suicide.

'Heartbroken' Welsh evangelicals reach out to Gafcon
'Heartbroken' Welsh evangelicals reach out to Gafcon

Gafcon said it had responded with a message of 'solidarity' to evangelicals contemplating their future in the Church in Wales after its decision to offer blessings for same-sex marriages and civil partnerships.

Disappointment as court overturns ruling restricting puberty blockers for under-16s
Disappointment as court overturns ruling restricting puberty blockers for under-16s

Campaigners have expressed their disappointment after the Court of Appeal overturned a previous ruling restricting the use of puberty blockers for under-16s.

Instagram to be probed over mental health impact on teenage girls
Instagram to be probed over mental health impact on teenage girls

"It is clear that Facebook is incapable of holding itself accountable," said Senators Richard Blumenthal and Marsha Blackburn.

Terminally ill need 'best possible care', not assisted suicide - MP
Terminally ill need 'best possible care', not assisted suicide - MP

Danny Kruger MP says society should be working towards ensuring good quality palliative care for everyone who needs it instead of the legalisation of assisted suicide.

Churches have a responsibility to welcome Afghan refugees - Bishop of London
Churches have a responsibility to welcome Afghan refugees - Bishop of London

The Bishop of London, Dame Sarah Mullally, has paid tribute to the courage of Afghan refugees as she visited a church in Marylebone which is supporting 70 people living at a nearby hotel.