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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."
Pastors are not 'just one of the guys', says John Piper
It is "not too high a standard" to expect pastors to live free from sexual sin, says pastor John Piper.
Leprosy Mission opens Covid-19 isolation ward in the Himalayas
The 10-bed unit has been made possible by a £200,000 grant from the UK Government.
Victims of Sri Lanka Easter church bombings still waiting for justice
Victims of the Easter suicide bombings in Sri Lanka last year are still waiting for justice 18 months on, says Open Doors.
Husband of Christian blogger and 3 kids killed in car crash speaks of 'abundance of loss'
The husband of a Christian blogger who died along with three of their children in a horrific road accident in Oxford has spoken of an "abundance of loss" in a moving tribute to his family.
Petition accuses Moody Bible Institute of sex abuse cover-up
A recently launched petition alleges that sexual abuse has been covered up at Moody Bible Institute and is urging a formal investigation.
Church of England Evangelical Council appoints Bishop of Birkenhead as National Director
The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) has announced the appointment of the Bishop of Birkenhead as its National Director.
Christian missionary executed by Islamist extremists
Beatrice Stockli, a nun, was abducted from her home in Mali in 2016.
Church of England must change, says Archbishop of York
The new Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has used his enthronement speech to call for change in the Church of England.
Britain's reputation will 'suffer great harm' if international laws are broken over Brexit - Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury has urged the Government to respect international law and work to preserve peace in Northern Ireland.
Urgent call to Government to save church buildings
Anglican and Catholic Church leaders have issued a joint appeal for more government funding to protect key services run by local churches, many of which have come under increasing financial pressure because of Covid-19.
Wikipedia censors traditional view of marriage
Wikipedia is restricting editors from expressing opposition to same-sex marriage on its platform Ââ a decision that comes months after co-founder Larry Sanger said the site's neutrality policy was "dead."
Church 'distressed' after vandal filmed trying to tear down cross
An east London church has spoken of its distress after a vandal was caught on video trying to tear down its cross.
Brexit Bill will set a 'disastrous precedent' and undermine the union, warn UK Church leaders
Church leaders from the four nations of the UK have warned that the Internal Market Bill risks creating a "disastrous precedent" if it is passed in its current form.
Downing Street criticised after snubbing Sentamu for peerage
The Bishop of Burnley was among the critics accusing the Government of institutional racism over the snub for Sentamu, the Church of England's first black Archbishop who retired earlier this year.
Churches could soon face prosecution over LGBT treatment, says Steve Chalke
Former evangelical Steve Chalke has claimed that churches could soon face prosecution over their treatment of LGBT people.