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Teens are sleeping better and enjoying more family time during pandemic - report
While the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in declining mental health for many adults, the findings are different for teenagers, particularly those in two-parent households.
James MacDonald and former megachurch reach $1.45m settlement
James MacDonald has been awarded $1.45m after reaching an arbitration settlement with Harvest Bible Chapel (HBC), the megachurch he founded.
Scottish Government must change Hate Crime Bill to protect free speech - Christians
The Christian Institute says the legislation threatens evangelism and Christian comment on sexual ethics.
US Episcopal Church attendance has fallen by nearly a quarter since 2009
There has been a steep decline in attendance at the US Episcopal Church over the past decade.
Christian artist Chris Rice investigated over sexual assault claims
Christian singer and artist Chris Rice is being investigated over allegations that he sexually assaulted a former student after meeting him at a church retreat.
Over 700 languages now have a complete Bible
The number of languages with a complete translation of the Bible has broken through the 700 barrier, according to the latest figures from Wycliffe Bible Translators.
Church of England launches Anti-Racism Taskforce to tackle racial inequality
A new taskforce has been launched to oversee changes aimed at achieving racial equality in the Church of England.
Lord's Prayer can be said at funerals, council confirms
A Welsh council has clarified Covid-19 rules after a celebrant was wrongly told that she could not lead mourners in saying the Lord's Prayer together at a funeral.
Scripture Union launches new framework to reach missing generation of young people
Scripture Union has launched a new mission framework to reach 'the 95' - the 95% of under-18s across England and Wales who do not go to church.
Last of Christian martyrs beheaded on a Libyan beach by ISIS is laid to rest
Ghanaian Christian Matthew Ayariga has been laid to rest alongside the 20 other Coptic Christians slaughtered by ISIS five years ago.
Netherlands to allow euthanasia for children below the age of 12
The Netherlands is set to pave the way for the legalised euthanasia of very young children.
Dramatic increase in UK slavery survivors being supported by The Salvation Army
Record numbers of UK nationals have been helped by The Salvation Army after escaping from modern forms of slavery.
Funeral celebrant reprimanded over Lord's Prayer
A celebrant was left in tears after being told by a local council that she was breaking Covid rules by allowing a grieving family to recite the Lord's Prayer at a funeral service.
Tributes pour in for 'delightful' Christian blogger and children killed in car crash tragedy
There has been an outpouring of prayer following the tragic death of a Christian blogger and three of her children in a horrific car crash this week.
Nurse who had home abortion says she thought she was 'going to die'
A nurse is considering legal action against Marie Stopes International after she says she needed emergency surgery following a DIY home abortion.
My Covid symptoms were 'never that bad', says Greg Laurie
The Harvest pastor was one of a number of people to come down with Covid-19 after attending a White House event.