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Met urges faith leaders to adhere to lockdown rules
The Metropolitan Police has written to faith leaders across London asking them to respect lockdown regulations.
Christian bookshop fined for refusing to close during lockdown
A Christian bookshop that broke lockdown rules has reportedly received penalties totalling £17,000.
Cardinal Vincent Nichols sued after scathing report into Church abuse
Cardinal Vincent Nichols and the Diocese of Westminster are being sued following the release of a damning report into sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
Pharrell Williams goes back to his church roots with new gospel choir Netflix series
Pharrell Williams' new docuseries about putting together a gospel choir debuts this month on Netflix.
Justin Bieber wants to 'lead people' to God
The "Yummy" singer said he's asking God to keep him pure.
Police break up baptism service that defied lockdown rules
British police interfered with a baptism service held in England due to the religious event having more people in attendance than allowed by recently implemented lockdown restrictions.
Christian debt charity urges Chancellor to extend the lifeline for benefit claimants
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is urging the Chancellor to take action now to prevent more people falling into hardship this winter.
Dozens of doctors speak out against assisted suicide
Over fifty doctors working in palliative medicine and care for dying patients have signed a letter to The Times in opposition to any proposed changes in the assisted suicide law.
Research suggests link between declining fertility rates and increasing secularizing
Low-fertility societies are more likely to be hostile to religion, says Baylor University professor Philip Jenkins.
Fishermen facing hardship this winter, warns Christian charity
The Fishermen's Mission says that many people in the fishing community, but especially the elderly, are facing the prospect of "heat or eat" this winter.
Prospective adopters prefer children with same ethnicity
Couples considering adoption would still prefer to give a home to a child from the same ethnic background, a study by a Christian charity has found.
The 10 greatest threats to democracy
It should concern us that democracy is under the greatest threat it has faced since the Second World War. But the reasons are somewhat more complex and deeper than the rather simplistic notion being pedalled by much of our media.
Some pastors care more about being cool than being Christ-like, says Christine Caine
Prayer has been relegated to the "basement with the grandmothers" as churches prioritize their "smoke machines" and "skinny jeans", says Christine Caine.
'A number of people' have come forward with 'concerns' after Carl Lentz's Hillsong firing
More people have come forward with "concerns" about Carl Lentz's time at Hillsong NYC following his firing from the church earlier this month.
Melissa McCarthy apologizes for supporting Christian anti-trafficking charity
A Christian anti-trafficking charity has refuted claims that it is anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ after actress Melissa McCarthy withdrew her endorsement.
Christians worldwide unite in prayer as persecution rises during pandemic
Christians around the world are praying together on the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.