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Catholic Church put reputation before children's welfare - report
Catholic Church put reputation before children's welfare - report

The Catholic Church "turned a blind eye" to child abuse and was more concerned about protecting its reputation than ensuring children's welfare, a damning independent report has found.

Bush offers prayers for Biden's success
Bush offers prayers for Biden's success

"Though we have political differences, I know Joe Biden to be a good man, who has won his opportunity to lead and unify our country," Bush said.

Ministry that helps people with unwanted same-sex attraction sues Barclays over account closure
Ministry that helps people with unwanted same-sex attraction sues Barclays over account closure

A Christian ministry that offers help to people with unwanted same-sex attraction is launching legal action against Barclays Bank after it closed down its account.

Christian councillor was within rights to oppose funding for gay pride event
Christian councillor was within rights to oppose funding for gay pride event

A Christian councillor has successfully challenged code of conduct proceedings against her after she refused to back the use of public funds for a gay pride event.

Evangelicals will 'engage' with Church's sexuality resources but say key issue is 'obedience' to Scripture
Evangelicals will 'engage' with Church's sexuality resources but say key issue is 'obedience' to Scripture

The Church of England Evangelical Council has promised to engage with the Church of England's new resources on sexuality, relationships and identity but will also contend "unflaggingly" for "the faith once for all delivered to the saints".

Church of England publishes landmark resources on sexuality and relationships
Church of England publishes landmark resources on sexuality and relationships

The Church of England has published its long-awaited resources on identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage.

Church attendance has increased during pandemic - report
Church attendance has increased during pandemic - report

The Evangelical Alliance revealed especially high engagement among young people.

Euthanasia is a 'reasonable excuse' to travel abroad during lockdown - Hancock
Euthanasia is a 'reasonable excuse' to travel abroad during lockdown - Hancock

Despite the British government's strict lockdown rules prohibiting travel abroad, people seeking physician-assisted suicide or euthanasia will be allowed to travel, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said.

Christians praying for Biden and healing in the US after election win
Christians praying for Biden and healing in the US after election win

Christians have been praying for President-elect Joe Biden after he beat Donald Trump in the election.

Joe Biden quotes hymn 'On Eagle's Wings' in victory speech
Joe Biden quotes hymn 'On Eagle's Wings' in victory speech

Joe Biden quoted the popular Christian hymn "On Eagle's Wings" in his address to the nation after being declared winner of the presidential election.

Socially distanced Remembrance Sunday commemorates the fallen
Socially distanced Remembrance Sunday commemorates the fallen

Online services and socially distanced commemorative events were held on Sunday in tribute to the members of the armed forces who fought and died for the country.

Pro-lifers fear expansion of abortion access after Joe Biden wins election
Pro-lifers fear expansion of abortion access after Joe Biden wins election

Pro-life and pro-abortion groups reacted Saturday to projections that Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has defeated President Donald Trump to win the White House.

Justin and Hailey Bieber sit down for marriage counselling with Pastor Judah Smith
Justin and Hailey Bieber sit down for marriage counselling with Pastor Judah Smith

Pastor Judah Smith was honest with the young couple about how "difficult" marriage can be.

Justin Welby defends free speech after terrorist attacks
Justin Welby defends free speech after terrorist attacks

The Archbishop of Canterbury has said that people must be free to criticise God and religion after a string of terrorist attacks in France and Austria.

Pastor among Christians killed in Nigeria
Pastor among Christians killed in Nigeria

Twelve Christians, including a pastor, were killed in an attack this week in north-east Nigeria.

Doctor 'surprised and delighted' by Tim Keller's cancer progress
Doctor 'surprised and delighted' by Tim Keller's cancer progress

Tim Keller has received some good news from his doctor in his fight against pancreatic cancer.