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Covid-19 is being exploited to push abortion in Africa - documentary
The coronavirus pandemic has been weaponized by wealthy Western countries to push abortion on struggling African nations, according to pro-life advocate and filmmaker, Obianuju Ekeocha.

Adult website announces 'huge changes' after New York Times exposé
An adult content website has announced that it's enacting new standards after an exposé revealed the company has been profiting off extreme and disturbing videos.

Church fined $55,000, held in contempt for holding indoor services
A church has been found in contempt of court and issued with a fine, after it continued to hold indoor church services with hundreds of congregants in attendance not wearing face coverings.

Pastor John MacArthur: Covid world 'perfectly suited for coming of the Antichrist'
Pastor John MacArthur has warned that the world is now "perfectly suited for the Antichrist" to come.

Church and civic groups unite to champion religious freedom
The Church of England has joined a consortium of organisations working together to advance freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) around the world.

New jurisdiction launched for orthodox Anglicans in Europe
A new Anglican jurisdiction has been launched in Europe to provide oversight for those with orthodox beliefs.

Reach out to the lonely this Christmas, say Church leaders
The Church leaders are encouraging people to share "simple messages of care and concern" for neighbours this Christmas.

Attack on Gethsemane Church intended to 'drive Christians from the Holy Land'
An arson attack on the Church of Gethsemane has been condemned by the most senior Christian leader in Jerusalem.

Swiss court lifts ban on church services in Geneva
A blanket ban was imposed on religious services and gatherings in the city on 1 November to limit the spread of coronavirus despite other secular gatherings like public demonstrations and professional choir practices being allowed to continue.

Court hears street preachers' harassment claim against police
Mike Overd, Don Karns, Mike Stockwell and AJ Clarke accuse the police of assault, false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, abuse of power and infringing their human rights.

Truth at risk of being auctioned to the highest bidder â Archbishop
Truth is becoming a commodity, up for auction to the highest bidder, says Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell in an article published in the Christmas edition of Radio Times.
Pope to visit Iraq in first apostolic journey since pandemic
Pope Francis is to visit Iraq next spring to encourage Christians in the country and across the Middle East who are suffering as a result of Covid-19 and persecution.

EU establishes new sanctions regime for human rights abusers
The European Union has launched a new Global Sanctions Regime to penalise human rights abusers.

Don't wait to get debt help, says CAP
People whose finances have been hard hit by the pandemic are being urged to get help sooner rather than later.

Janet Daby resigns as shadow faith minister over same-sex marriage comments
Janet Daby has relinquished her role as Labour's faith minister after saying that registrars should be allowed to refrain from conducting same-sex wedding ceremonies on religious grounds.

China, Nigeria, Pakistan designated 'countries of concern' over 'egregious' religious freedom violations
Ten countries have been designated "countries of concern" by the US State Department for engaging in "systematic, ongoing, egregious religious freedom violations".