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Urgent call to Government to save church buildings
Anglican and Catholic Church leaders have issued a joint appeal for more government funding to protect key services run by local churches, many of which have come under increasing financial pressure because of Covid-19.
Wikipedia censors traditional view of marriage
Wikipedia is restricting editors from expressing opposition to same-sex marriage on its platform Ââ a decision that comes months after co-founder Larry Sanger said the site's neutrality policy was "dead."
Church 'distressed' after vandal filmed trying to tear down cross
An east London church has spoken of its distress after a vandal was caught on video trying to tear down its cross.
Brexit Bill will set a 'disastrous precedent' and undermine the union, warn UK Church leaders
Church leaders from the four nations of the UK have warned that the Internal Market Bill risks creating a "disastrous precedent" if it is passed in its current form.
Downing Street criticised after snubbing Sentamu for peerage
The Bishop of Burnley was among the critics accusing the Government of institutional racism over the snub for Sentamu, the Church of England's first black Archbishop who retired earlier this year.
Churches could soon face prosecution over LGBT treatment, says Steve Chalke
Former evangelical Steve Chalke has claimed that churches could soon face prosecution over their treatment of LGBT people.
Teens are sleeping better and enjoying more family time during pandemic - report
While the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in declining mental health for many adults, the findings are different for teenagers, particularly those in two-parent households.
James MacDonald and former megachurch reach $1.45m settlement
James MacDonald has been awarded $1.45m after reaching an arbitration settlement with Harvest Bible Chapel (HBC), the megachurch he founded.
Scottish Government must change Hate Crime Bill to protect free speech - Christians
The Christian Institute says the legislation threatens evangelism and Christian comment on sexual ethics.
US Episcopal Church attendance has fallen by nearly a quarter since 2009
There has been a steep decline in attendance at the US Episcopal Church over the past decade.
Christian artist Chris Rice investigated over sexual assault claims
Christian singer and artist Chris Rice is being investigated over allegations that he sexually assaulted a former student after meeting him at a church retreat.
Over 700 languages now have a complete Bible
The number of languages with a complete translation of the Bible has broken through the 700 barrier, according to the latest figures from Wycliffe Bible Translators.
Church of England launches Anti-Racism Taskforce to tackle racial inequality
A new taskforce has been launched to oversee changes aimed at achieving racial equality in the Church of England.
Lord's Prayer can be said at funerals, council confirms
A Welsh council has clarified Covid-19 rules after a celebrant was wrongly told that she could not lead mourners in saying the Lord's Prayer together at a funeral.
Scripture Union launches new framework to reach missing generation of young people
Scripture Union has launched a new mission framework to reach 'the 95' - the 95% of under-18s across England and Wales who do not go to church.
Last of Christian martyrs beheaded on a Libyan beach by ISIS is laid to rest
Ghanaian Christian Matthew Ayariga has been laid to rest alongside the 20 other Coptic Christians slaughtered by ISIS five years ago.