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2,500 Bibles sent to remote tribe that once killed missionaries
2,500 Bibles sent to remote tribe that once killed missionaries

A remote Papua tribe has received 2,500 Bibles 55 years after two missionaries trying to reach them with the Gospel were slain.

Smaller churches struggle to livestream their services on YouTube
Smaller churches struggle to livestream their services on YouTube

Smaller churches have not been able to host their online services at their requested time on YouTube.

Hong Kong churches called to stand up for democracy as Beijing tightens its grip
Hong Kong churches called to stand up for democracy as Beijing tightens its grip

A pastor's son and pro-democracy campaigner has urged Hong Kong churches to do their part in standing up for freedom in the territory.

Police neutrality on Pride and gender identity has been 'betrayed' - report
Police neutrality on Pride and gender identity has been 'betrayed' - report

Police have "betrayed their commitment to neutrality" through partnerships with LGBT lobby groups like Stonewall, a report by free speech campaigners has said.

Francis Chan cautions Church over coronavirus divisions
Francis Chan cautions Church over coronavirus divisions

Francis Chan has lamented divisions in society over responses to the pandemic, but he also fears that churches are no different.

Japan Airlines to replace 'ladies and gentlemen' with gender neutral greetings
Japan Airlines to replace 'ladies and gentlemen' with gender neutral greetings

Japan Airlines has announced it will no longer greet passengers with "ladies and gentlemen" as it follows the trend for gender neutrality.

Netflix film 'Cuties' is 'criminal' and should be banned, says Christian group
Netflix film 'Cuties' is 'criminal' and should be banned, says Christian group

Christians have joined calls for the controversial Netflix film 'Cuties' to be banned and investigated over possible criminality.

Scottish universities accused of censoring pro-life views
Scottish universities accused of censoring pro-life views

Pro-life groups have written to the Scottish Government urging it to take action against the censorship of anti-abortion views on university campuses.

Second lockdown will create 'fear and isolation', says church leader
Second lockdown will create 'fear and isolation', says church leader

Evangelical theologian Dr Ian Paul has warned that a second lockdown could create more problems than it solves.

Fight against coronavirus is at a 'critical moment', say Church leaders
Fight against coronavirus is at a 'critical moment', say Church leaders

Church of Ireland leaders are praying for "brighter days ahead" as more restrictions are imposed across the island in the fight against coronavirus.

Religious illiteracy and 'faith phobia' have weakened Government's relationship with faith-based charities - report
Religious illiteracy and 'faith phobia' have weakened Government's relationship with faith-based charities - report

A report from Danny Kruger MP has called on the Government to pursue a "new deal with faith communities" that embraces their religious values instead of disregarding them.

Tribunal reserves decision in sacked Christian teacher's religious freedom case
Tribunal reserves decision in sacked Christian teacher's religious freedom case

An employment tribunal has reserved its judgement in the case of a Christian teacher sacked after sharing Facebook posts critical of teaching young children about LGBT relationships.

Writers line up to defend JK Rowling 'against hate'
Writers line up to defend JK Rowling 'against hate'

Dozens of writers, actors, producers and journalists have come out in support of JK Rowling as she continues to face abuse and death threats over her criticism of transgender ideology.

Trump is a 'champion for people of faith' - Mike Pence
Trump is a 'champion for people of faith' - Mike Pence

Mike Pence has told a prayer rally in Washington DC that Donald Trump is a "champion for people of faith, for life, and religious liberty".

Abortion clinic buffer zone bill blocked in Parliament
Abortion clinic buffer zone bill blocked in Parliament

A bill that would ban prayer vigils from being held outside abortion clinics has been blocked in the House of Commons.

In the face of a global education crisis, teachers and students are finding clever ways to keep learning
In the face of a global education crisis, teachers and students are finding clever ways to keep learning

The global coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly impacted school children immensely, including here in the UK, but it's those in the poorest households living in developing countries that have been most affected.