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CofE may introduce quota for black and minority ethnic clergy
The Church of England may institute a quota on black and minority ethnic clergy within its ranks as well as institute anti-racism training, according to a report leaked Saturday.
Spain becomes fourth European country to legalise euthanasia and assisted suicide
Spain has become the fourth country in the European Union to legalise euthanasia and assisted suicide.
Investing in Syria's forgotten generation
Meet the Lebanese church that made a welcome for Syria's refugees.
Christian climate activists jailed after gluing themselves to courtroom furniture
Christian activists have been jailed after they glued themselves to courtroom furniture in protest against inaction on climate change.
'Desperately sad day' as mother loses fight to keep 5-year-old brain-damaged daughter alive
A single mother has lost the latest round in her legal challenge to stop life support treatment for her brain-damaged daughter being ended.
Government preparing to ease church singing rules
The Government is reportedly preparing to relax the rules around church singing from 29 March, according to an update to church leaders.
Disappointment after court denies judicial review into Relationships and Sex Education
The Court of Appeal has upheld the High Court's refusal to grant a judicial review into Relationships and Sex Education.
Bishop of Carlisle receives 'informal rebuke' over 'serious errors of judgement'
The Bishop of Carlisle, James Newcome, has received an informal rebuke from the Archbishop of York after writing a character reference for a priest jailed for molesting children.
'Monoculture of intolerance' surrounds conversion therapy - ex-gay Christian
An ex-gay Christian has decried the "monoculture of intolerance" around therapy and support for people with unwanted same-sex attraction or gender confusion.
Christian behind massage parlor mass shooting had 'sexual addiction' - police
Christian mass shooter Robert Aaron Long, 21, told police he was addicted to pornography and was trying to eliminate "temptation" when he shot up three massage parlors in the Atlanta area, killing eight people who were mostly Asian women.
Ancient Bible fragments dating back nearly 2,000 years discovered in Judean Desert
The fragments contain portions from the Minor Prophets, including the books of Zechariah and Nahum.
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion Grammy performance 'could have been cut from a hardcore pornography film'
"Prostitution and stripping are never empowering for women."
Syria: where churches are fighting for survival
What was only expected to last 'a few days' turned into a decade of war. Here's how the Syrian church has responded to the crisis.
Evangelical Alliance defends letter on conversion therapy ban
The Evangelical Alliance's UK Director Peter Lynas said the organisation was not trying to fearmonger and had real concerns about the impact on religious liberty.
Church minister urges Home Office to show 'compassion' to teenager at risk of deportation
A church minister is making a fresh appeal to the Home Office not to deport a teenager who has lived in Scotland since he was three.
Northern Ireland: Bill to stop abortion for disabilities including Down's syndrome passes second stage
The Severe Fetal Impairment Abortion (Amendment) Bill passed its second stage at the Northern Ireland Assembly by 48 votes to 12 on Monday evening.