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Facebook accused of censorship after pulling trans-critical ad
Facebook has been accused of censorship after it removed an advert that criticized Democratic support for transgender girls competing against biologically female athletes.
British Medical Association's support for DIY abortions is 'dangerous' for women
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children said 'DIY' abortions should have "no place in healthcare".
Vatican challenged over secret deal with China
The Vatican has been criticised over plans to extend an agreement with the Chinese government on the appointment of bishops.
Archbishop of Canterbury challenges Government's 'addiction to centralisation' in handling of Covid crisis
The national response to coronavirus should be more localised and less centralised, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.
British Medical Association criticised over support for transgender self-identification
A leading medical body's support for transgender self-identification has been criticised as a betrayal of biological women.
MSPs urge SNP to go back to the drawing board over Hate Crime Bill
MSPs have warned that the SNP's proposed reforms to hate crime law will have a detrimental impact on Scotland's democratic values.
Assisted suicide has become a 'default way to die' in the Netherlands
Dutch ethicist Professor Theo Boer has witnessed the expansion of assisted dying in the Netherlands since it was introduced in 2002.
SNP will lose support from people of faith if it embraces assisted suicide, says councillor
The SNP has been warned that it stands to lose party members of faith if it supports calls to legalise assisted suicide.
'Lost' Bibles to be recovered in major digitisation project
An ambitious new digitisation project is set to make the Bible more accessible than ever for hundreds of minority language groups.
Church leaders 'appalled' by racism
Leaders in the Church of Ireland have spoken out against racism and the "shameful" slave trade in the West.
Spring Harvest 2021 to come with 'Covid guarantee'
The 'Covid guarantee' will enable ticketholders to claim a full refund if coronavirus makes them unable to attend the event.
Parents seek judicial review over controversial relationships and sex education classes
Parents from different faith backgrounds have united to commence a judicial review into the new relationships and sex education (RSE) curriculum.
Meeting Jesus in a warzone
"Both of us were crying, we were so afraid. But then Jesus appeared to me. He said to me: 'Don't be afraid.'"
Rehman Chishti resigns as freedom of religion special envoy over PM's Brext plans
Rehman Chishti has submitted a letter of resignation to Prime Minister Boris Johnson over his plans to override the Brexit deal and ignore international law.
Sorrow over Kent council's decision to axe chaplain role
Swale Mayor, Cllr Paul Stephen, believes the role of chaplain is not in keeping with the council's equality and diversity policy.
Demand for emergency food handouts set to soar during pandemic
The Trussell Trust is preparing for a more than twofold increase in demand for emergency food handouts this winter as the pandemic continues to strain household finances across the UK.