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First trans athlete to compete in Olympic Games
A 43-year-old trans woman has qualified to compete in women's weightlifting later this summer at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
Scripture Union apologises for 'errors' in John Smyth report
Scripture Union has admitted to "errors" in its recent executive summary of an independent review into the charity's links with abuse by John Smyth.
Church in Wales working to 'restore damaged relationships' after bishop's 'never trust a Tory' tweet
The Bishop of St Davids in the Anglican Church in Wales, Dr Joanna Penberthy, who is at the centre of a political storm over her 'never trust a Tory' tweet, is on sick leave amid pressure on her to resign.
Evangelical Alliance slams 'disproportionate' church singing ban
The Evangelical Alliance has hit out at "nonsensical" and "discriminatory" rules around congregational singing in churches.
Maverick City's Chandler Moore apologises over 'sexual act' wedding photo
Worship leader Chandler Moore has apologised over a photo from his wedding that critics compared to a sexual act.
Bible withdrawn from auction over looting claims
A Bible has been withdrawn from auction after the Ethiopian Embassy said it had been looted by British forces in the 19th century.
Christians report more marriage satisfaction than non-Christians
Christians are more likely to say they are happy in their marriage than non-Christians, a new Barna study has found.
It would be wrong to deny communion to Biden
The actions of the US bishops in so determinedly targeting this man, in further undermining the magisterial credibility of their self-damaged Church, at a time when the world needs the teachings of Jesus Christ more than ever, are deeply regrettable.
US bishops back plans that may curb communion for Biden
US bishops have moved closer to imposing restrictions on communion for Catholic public figures who support abortion.
Liam Fox hopes Bill will 'de-stigmatise' Down's syndrome
Liam Fox MP is preparing to introduce a Bill to Parliament that will "re-educate" society about Down's syndrome.
Christian baker discriminated against transgender woman, court rules
A Christian baker violated Colorado's anti-discrimination law when he refused to bake a pink and blue cake for a transgender woman, a court has ruled.
Calls for investigation into safety of DIY abortions
A coalition of pro-life groups is calling on the government to carry out an impartial investigation into the safety of home abortions.
Project Pearl: how 20 brave Christians smuggled a million Bibles into China in one night
The beach was shrouded in darkness. The eerie silence was occasionally broken by the sound of waves gently lapping the seashore. Hundreds of Christians were silently clustered on the coast of Southern China.
1 in 10 boys are watching porn every day
A new survey commissioned by the Daily Mail has painted an alarming picture of the sexual attitudes and behaviour of young boys and men in Britain today.
Conversion therapy ban must not outlaw 'gentle non-coercive prayer' - Christian group
A Christian group has expressed alarm over calls to include "gentle non-coercive prayer" in the government's proposed conversion therapy ban.
Iran election set to intensify Christian persecution
Should hard-liners tighten their grip on Iranian politics, persecution will be stepped up.