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Biden administration starts dismantling Trump's abortion policies

"It will be our policy to support women's and girls' sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights in the United States, as well as globally," Dr Anthony Fauci said.

NHS gender clinic for children is rated 'inadequate' by the Care Quality Commission

The NHS' specialist clinic for children with gender dysphoria has been graded "inadequate" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Turning off life support is 'not God's will', says Christian mother battling to save her 5-year-old daughter

A Christian mother fighting the decision of doctors to turn off her daughter's life support says God "would have taken her by now" if He had wanted her to die.

Jen Hatmaker apologises for saying God gave Americans the land of the USA

The progressive Christian author said the opening line of a prayer she delivered at Biden's inaugural prayer service reflected a narrative of "white supremacy" and "colonization".

Spring Harvest makes 'tough decision' to cancel Minehead and Skegness events

Spring Harvest had planned in-person gatherings at Minehead and Skegness for this April but has announced that these will no longer be going ahead.

Church leaders see 'less cause for optimism' in the Holy Land now 'than at any time in recent history'

The challenges of the coronavirus pandemic in the Holy Land have been "compounded by conflict, occupation and blockade", Church leaders have said.

Pope tells Biden to make peace and reconciliation a priority

The Pope has written to Joe Biden telling him to work for peace and reconciliation both in the US and internationally.

Evangelicals have been 'sent to the time out chair' over Trump support

Retired megachurch pastor Joel Hunter made the comments after Joe Biden left white evangelicals out of his first interfaith service as president.

Biden's executive order on gender is a threat to people of faith, campaign group warns

The Family Research Council has raised concerns over one of the first executive orders to be issued by Joe Biden after taking office on Wednesday.

Calls for Cadbury boycott over gay kiss Creme Egg advert

American conservatives have vowed to boycott Cadbury over a TV advert showing two men sharing a Creme Egg with their mouths.

Liz Earle gets behind Tearfund challenge to keep fit while helping the hungry

Tearfund's new 21 for 21 Challenge, backed by skincare guru Liz Earle, is inviting people to raise funds for those suffering from hunger because of the pandemic and climate change, while at the same time keeping fit during lockdown.

Megachurch pastor Ed Young mourns death of daughter aged 34

The Texas-based pastor said LeeBeth was "now healed and whole" with the Lord.

Priest kidnapped and killed in Nigeria

Father John Gbakaan Yaji was described as a "very gentle and humble" priest.

Christian leaders praying for Biden as he promises to be a president 'for all'

Christian leaders are promising their prayers for Joe Biden after he was sworn in as president on Wednesday.

President Joe Biden's inauguration speech [Text]; Quotes Psalm 30:5

Chief Justice Roberts, Vice-President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice-President Pence. My distinguished guests, my fellow Americans.

1,500-year-old inscription 'Christ, born of Mary' uncovered in Israel

The inscription was carved in Greek and originally formed part of a lintel in the doorway to a Byzantine church.