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36 emergency calls a month over DIY abortions at home
An average of 36 calls a month are being made to 999 by women who have taken abortion pills at home during the pandemic, Christian Concern reports.
No date yet for return of singing in public worship
The Government is still not able to say when singing will be allowed again during public worship in churches.
Justin Welby condemns Nigeria Primate's 'unacceptable' language on homosexuality
The Archbishop of Canterbury has issued a strong statement against recent comments from the Primate of All Nigeria on homosexuality.
Heartache after 25-year-old prayer leader and husband die in hiking accident
Michèle Käch and her husband Christoph were hiking in the Alps when the tragedy occurred.
Pope calls for peace in historic visit to Iraq
Pope Francis said in an address to diplomats that the name of God can never be used "to justify acts of murder, exile, terrorism and oppression."
John MacArthur says he wouldn't fight for religious freedom
While studies show most Americans support religious freedom as a core component of American cultural values, Pastor John MacArthur of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, said he doesn't support it because it allows idolatry.
Brian Houston apologizes 'unreservedly' for failings at Hillsong East Coast
Hillsong Senior Pastor Brian Houston also promised to protect whistleblowers after the firing of Hillsong's East Coast's pastor Carl Lentz and months of allegations against its leadership.
Baptists call for fairness in global vaccine rollout
British Baptists are calling on the UK Government to take action to ensure developing countries are not left behind in the global rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Welcome to Mozambique, where women really are fixing each other's crowns
Fixing crowns only truly resonated with me when I heard the stories of women from Mozambique. A landscape where life is stripped bare, survival is paramount and kindness is everything.
Syrian women have suffered worst during a decade of war, now they want to be heard
Syrian women have raised their voices to call for peace and progress after ten years of a civil war that has now killed over half a million people. The conflict completes a full decade this month.
Catholic bishops advise against taking Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine
Catholic bishops in the US have raised ethical concerns about the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine.
Budget is a 'missed' chance for people on Universal Credit
Disappointment has been voiced over the Chancellor's decision not to make the £20 uplift to Universal Credit permanent.
Tom Hanks' son describes meeting God while at wilderness camp for bad behaviour
Chet Hanks has opened up about his life-changing encounter with God while staying at a wilderness camp for bad behaviour during his teenager years.
Lib Dems back ban on conversion therapy
The Liberal Democrats have come out in support of a campaign to ban so-called conversion therapy in Scotland.
Church leaders call for end to violence in Myanmar
Church leaders are pleading for an end to the brutal suppression of anti-coup protests in Myanmar.
Christians can help to rebuild confidence in politics - Stephen Timms MP
The Labour MP also said he would love to see more Christian students entering into politics after university.