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Episcopal bishop investigated over refusal to allow same-sex marriages announces resignation
Episcopal bishop investigated over refusal to allow same-sex marriages announces resignation

A bishop in the US Episcopal Church has announced his resignation after a disciplinary panel found him guilty of violating canon law over his refusal to permit same-sex marriage blessings in his diocese.

Calls for international pushback to defeat harmful sex ed and gender ideology in schools
Calls for international pushback to defeat harmful sex ed and gender ideology in schools

Judith Nemeth, Director of the Values Foundation, said many people were unaware of what was happening and that opponents needed to "get organised internationally".

Christian leaders plead with Welsh Assembly to keep churches open during 'firebreak' lockdown
Christian leaders plead with Welsh Assembly to keep churches open during 'firebreak' lockdown

Christian leaders have sent a pre-action letter to the Welsh Assembly calling for churches to be kept open during the 'firebreak' lockdown.

The power of quiet, steady, unspectacular ministry for God
The power of quiet, steady, unspectacular ministry for God

Many Christian heroes made a difference to the world by travelling it; Charles Simeon made a difference by staying in the same place ministering for fifty-four years.

John Piper challenges Christian support for Trump
John Piper challenges Christian support for Trump

He ends by suggesting that he may not vote for Trump or Biden on November 3 because his allegiance to Jesus sets him "at odds" with "death by abortion and death by arrogance".

Christians in Idlib still living in fear of jihadists
Christians in Idlib still living in fear of jihadists

Christians in the Idlib province of Syria are still living with the daily threat of being killed, tortured or attacked.

Churches drive online giving as collection plates take a hit
Churches drive online giving as collection plates take a hit

Churches across all denominations are now increasingly turning to online giving as a majority of them report reduced giving in the pews amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to Ministry Brands.

Inspired by God - Black Panther star Letitia Wright's new production company
Inspired by God - Black Panther star Letitia Wright's new production company

Black Panther star Letitia Wright has set up a new production company and the name for it is inspired by her Christian faith.

Government must repair relations with people of Manchester - bishop
Government must repair relations with people of Manchester - bishop

The Bishop of Manchester has warned of a "strong perception" in the north-west of the country that local leaders have been treated "with a great lack of respect".

'No one wants a digital Christmas,' says Church leader
'No one wants a digital Christmas,' says Church leader

The Bishop of Paisley has hit back at suggestions that people should "get their digital Christmas ready".

Covid-19 church restrictions changed after Hillsong's Brian Houston claims discrimination
Covid-19 church restrictions changed after Hillsong's Brian Houston claims discrimination

Covid rules around church services have been relaxed after Hillsong senior pastor Brian Houston accused authorities of discrimination.

Vatican and China renew agreement on bishops
Vatican and China renew agreement on bishops

An agreement between the Vatican and China on the appointment of bishops has been extended for another two years.

NHS England criticised after promoting International Pronouns Day
NHS England criticised after promoting International Pronouns Day

NHS England has been accused of normalising gender confusion after promoting International Pronouns Day.

High Court to hear abortion discrimination case
High Court to hear abortion discrimination case

The High Court in London will hear a landmark case against the UK Government over the country's discriminatory abortion legislation, which singles out babies with disabilities by allowing terminations right through to birth for conditions including Down's syndrome, cleft lip and club foot.

'Dark day' for Northern Ireland with hundreds of abortions after decriminalisation
'Dark day' for Northern Ireland with hundreds of abortions after decriminalisation

There were over 650 abortions in the six months leading up to October after laws were relaxed by Westminster, according to the Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland.

Pope Francis signals approval of same-sex civil unions

Pope Francis has called for the creation of civil union laws that would help same-sex couples create families as "children of God," challenging a previous conclusion by the Catholic Church that endorsing such unions would be an "approval of deviant behavior."