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Transgender ideology is 'so dangerous' for young girls, says former health minister
"We seem to have developed a culture of organisations taking advice from respected lobby groups as gospel, when actually, sitting behind that is an agenda," Jackie Doyle-Price said.

Five killed in South Africa church hostage situation
At least 40 people were arrested after the attack on the church in the town of Zuurbekom on the outskirts of Johannesburg on Saturday morning.

Christians continue to leave Iraq while those that remain feel 'unsafe'
Christians continue to trickle out of Iraq at an alarming rate, with many still fearing the return of ISIS, Aid to the Church in Need has warned.

Anglican Archbishop of Hong Kong defends national security law despite worldwide criticism
"I welcome this law, although it is one that I wish were not necessary," he said.

Kanye West says God told him to run for president
Kanye West says God told him to run for president and he's chosen a Christian life coach as his running mate.

A third of practising Christians haven't watched online services during pandemic
The figure was higher among younger Christians.

£1m fund to help cathedral choirs weather impact of Covid-19
Third Estates Commissioner Dr Eve Pool said England's cathedrals were facing "enormous" challenges as a result of Covid-19.

Princess Anne pays tribute to seafarers on Sea Sunday
The Princess Royal thanked the many merchant crews who have worked through months of coronavirus to deliver food and medical supplies to countries around the world.

Evangelist Morris Cerullo dies aged 88
Evangelist Morris Cerullo passed away in California on Saturday, a day after his family said he was being treated for pneumonia. He was 88.

Pope 'deeply pained' over Turkey's decision to turn Hagia Sophia into mosque
The World Council of Churches has also condemned the decision. It fears that the UNESCO World Heritage Site could "become once again a focus of confrontation and conflict".

Pro-life MP receives death threat after voting against abortion clinic buffer zones
SNP MP Dr Lisa Cameron says an elderly relative has received a death threat after she voted against a Bill to criminalise prayer vigils outside abortion clinics.

CofE has become 'tribal and divided', says Archbishop of York
The new Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has spoken of his desire to see the Church of England become more united.

Churches can sing again - but only outside
The Government has eased rules on singing at church but only if it is outside and done by professionals.

Scotland's hate crime Bill 'threatens gospel freedom'
Concerns have been raised over the free speech of Christians in Scotland as the Scottish Parliament considers broadening hate crime laws.

Televangelist Jim Bakker says he's struggling with memory loss after stroke
Controversial televangelist Jim Bakker thinks he may be off the air for months after he suffered a stroke in May.

Black ministers look to Church of Scotland to challenge racist attitudes
Church ministers have opened up about their firsthand experience of racism living in Scotland, with one saying her family have even questioned whether they should remain in the country.