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Jokes could fall foul of Scottish hate crime Bill
Comedians could find themselves on the wrong side of the law under the SNP's proposed hate crime Bill, campaigners have warned.
Financial impact of Covid has been 'catastrophic', says Diocese of Sodor and Man
The Diocese of Sodor and Man says it has been pushed to the "brink of financial ruin" by the pandemic and may need to start selling off its buildings to stay afloat.
Northern Ireland: places of worship attacked every three days
Calls were being made today for greater protection of churches and other places of worship in Northern Ireland after hundreds of attacks in recent years.
QAnon called a 'political cult' and 'satanic movement' by Christian leaders
Evangelical leaders have labelled conspiracy theory movement, QAnon, a "political cult" and a "Satanic movement".
Students abducted in deadly attack on school and church
One person has been killed in a rampage by gunmen in Kaduna State, Nigeria, in which several children were kidnapped.
Low income families financially worse off after months of Covid
The coronavirus pandemic has had an adverse financial impact on low income families, new research has found.
14-year-old Christian girl in forced marriage and conversion case on the run after fleeing husband
A 14-year-old Christian girl who says she was kidnapped at gunpoint, and forced to convert to Islam and marry a Muslim man is on the run after fleeing from his home.
Abortions in Scotland at their highest since 2008
Abortion numbers rose to their second-highest ever on record last year, according to the latest statistics released by Public Health Scotland.
Jerry Falwell Jr formally resigns as Liberty U President after sex scandal claims
Liberty University has accepted the resignation of President and Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr after he and his wife became embroiled in sex scandal allegations.
Iranian Christian wins top award for animation about religious freedom
"District 18" is inspired by Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which upholds religious freedom.
Young Christians are lonely despite being more connected than ever
Tech is a way of life for many Millennials and Gen Z-ers but it's not filling the emotional gap and most pastors are not being proactive in teaching them how to use it wisely, research by Barna suggests.
Number of students choosing Religious Studies GCSE continues to fall
The number of secondary school students opting for the Religious Studies GCSE in England and Wales has continued to fall, according to latest figures.
1 in 4 Brits have regularly engaged in online worship during lockdown
A significant proportion of the population has engaged with faith digitally during Covid-19, a study by researchers at Durham University has found.
Assisted dying law may change within four years, says MP
Andrew Mitchell says there is growing support among MPs for a change to the law on assisted dying.
Cardi B claims only 'fake religious people' would be offended by WAP lyrics
The Billboard-topping rapper also said she wouldn't want her child to listen to the song but it was supposed to be "for adults".
Another church is turned into a mosque on the orders of Erdogan
A month after Turkey controversially turned the Hagia Sophia into a mosque, a second historic church is to become a Muslim place of worship.