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'No one wants a digital Christmas,' says Church leader
The Bishop of Paisley has hit back at suggestions that people should "get their digital Christmas ready".
Covid-19 church restrictions changed after Hillsong's Brian Houston claims discrimination
Covid rules around church services have been relaxed after Hillsong senior pastor Brian Houston accused authorities of discrimination.
Vatican and China renew agreement on bishops
An agreement between the Vatican and China on the appointment of bishops has been extended for another two years.
NHS England criticised after promoting International Pronouns Day
NHS England has been accused of normalising gender confusion after promoting International Pronouns Day.
High Court to hear abortion discrimination case
The High Court in London will hear a landmark case against the UK Government over the country's discriminatory abortion legislation, which singles out babies with disabilities by allowing terminations right through to birth for conditions including Down's syndrome, cleft lip and club foot.
'Dark day' for Northern Ireland with hundreds of abortions after decriminalisation
There were over 650 abortions in the six months leading up to October after laws were relaxed by Westminster, according to the Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland.
Pope Francis signals approval of same-sex civil unions
Pope Francis has called for the creation of civil union laws that would help same-sex couples create families as "children of God," challenging a previous conclusion by the Catholic Church that endorsing such unions would be an "approval of deviant behavior."
Pastors are not 'just one of the guys', says John Piper
It is "not too high a standard" to expect pastors to live free from sexual sin, says pastor John Piper.
Leprosy Mission opens Covid-19 isolation ward in the Himalayas
The 10-bed unit has been made possible by a £200,000 grant from the UK Government.
Victims of Sri Lanka Easter church bombings still waiting for justice
Victims of the Easter suicide bombings in Sri Lanka last year are still waiting for justice 18 months on, says Open Doors.
Husband of Christian blogger and 3 kids killed in car crash speaks of 'abundance of loss'
The husband of a Christian blogger who died along with three of their children in a horrific road accident in Oxford has spoken of an "abundance of loss" in a moving tribute to his family.
Petition accuses Moody Bible Institute of sex abuse cover-up
A recently launched petition alleges that sexual abuse has been covered up at Moody Bible Institute and is urging a formal investigation.
Church of England Evangelical Council appoints Bishop of Birkenhead as National Director
The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) has announced the appointment of the Bishop of Birkenhead as its National Director.
Christian missionary executed by Islamist extremists
Beatrice Stockli, a nun, was abducted from her home in Mali in 2016.
Church of England must change, says Archbishop of York
The new Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has used his enthronement speech to call for change in the Church of England.
Britain's reputation will 'suffer great harm' if international laws are broken over Brexit - Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury has urged the Government to respect international law and work to preserve peace in Northern Ireland.