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Most conservative Christians voted for Trump in 2020 election
Conservative Christians cast their votes for Trump in large numbers last month, according to researchers.
New handbook to help women's refuges support Christian domestic abuse survivors
A new handbook has been created to help women's refuges understand the faith needs of Christian domestic abuse survivors.
Government raises 'strong concerns' about North Korea after report into horrific persecution
The Government has voiced "strong concerns" about religious persecution in North Korea after the release of a report documenting the horrific abuse of Christians and other people of faith in the hermit communist country.
NHS updates guidelines on puberty blockers after landmark court ruling
The NHS has updated its guidelines on puberty blockers for children so that they can now only be prescribed following a court order.
UK is facing 'catastrophic' poverty crisis - bishop
The Bishop of Burnley, Philip North, has called for altruism in the months ahead to help the poorest people get through the financial storm triggered by Covid-19.
Archbishop condemns Nigeria violence after 110 killed in attack
The Archbishop of Canterbury has condemned an attack in Nigeria that left at least 110 people dead.
High Court ruling on puberty blockers for under-16s will 'protect vulnerable children'
Under-16s must be able to understand "the immediate and long-term consequences" of puberty blockers before they are allowed to receive them, the High Court has ruled.
Trans teen removed from parents' custody after they refused consent to transition
In what is believed to be a legal first in the country, the judge ruled that on the balance of probabilities, the teen had suffered verbal abuse "related to his feelings and expression of gender identity".
Re-imagining theatre during a Covid Christmas
Christian theatre group 4Front is launching a digital Advent calendar and livestream performances this Christmas to bring some festive cheer to people after a challenging year.
Hungry children are 'ripping the bags open to get at the food', says Burnley pastor
A pastor in Burnley distributing food to the local community has spoken of "unprecedented" and "upsetting" levels of need after nearly a year of coronavirus.
France to review Covid-19 restrictions on churches
France is to review a cap on the number of people who can attend in-person church services after Catholic bishops complained.
The power of a shoebox at Christmas
Ann-Marie was 8-years-old when she received a Christmas shoebox in her native Zambia filled with gifts from a stranger. She writes here about the impact that shoebox had on her as a child and why it compels her to do the same for other children today.
Starbucks denies firing Christian employee over refusal to wear Pride T-shirt
Starbucks has denied the claims of a Christian woman who says she was fired after refusing to wear a Pride T-shirt at work because of her religious beliefs.
Suffolk churches facing £1m shortfall after Covid
The pandemic has pushed the Church of England in Suffolk into the red, with diocesan leaders seeking donations to help plug the gap.
Police apologise for 'distress' caused to pastor threatened with prosecution over legal church broadcast
Thames Valley Police have apologised after wrongly breaking up a legal church broadcast and pressing charges against the pastor.
Evangelical Christian reported to police for hate crime over Living in Love and Faith comments
A transgender priest has reported an evangelical Christian to police for hate speech over comments he made in a video responding to the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith process.