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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.
Persecuted, but not abandoned: How India's Christians are staying strong despite opposition
Life has been tough across India: Covid-19 has forced hundreds of millions of citizens into lockdown. For many of the nation's minority Christian population it has become a question of survival as they face discrimination and even violence. However, despite all this, millions of Indian Christians are remaining firm in their faith.
Boris Johnson challenged over 'outrageous' care home comments
Boris Johnson was wrong to accuse care homes of not following procedures during the coronavirus crisis, Louise Morse, of Pilgrims' Friend Society has said.
Collective worship in Scotland can resume from 15 July, says First Minister
Collective worship can resume in Scottish churches from 15 July, with restrictions, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.
US Supreme Court upholds religious exemptions from birth control coverage
The US Supreme Court has upheld a Trump administration rule broadening religious exemptions to the Department of Health and Human Services contraceptive coverage mandate.
Online confirmation service for Stephen Cottrell as Archbishop of York
Stephen Cottrell was today confirmed in his election as the new Archbishop of York in a service that took place online due to coronavirus restrictions.
Pro-life SDLP councillor resigns over abortion stance of party
Stephanie Quigley announced on Monday evening that she was quitting the party but would remain a councillor for Causeway Coast and Glens.
EU renews Special Envoy for religious freedom after coming under pressure
European Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas made the announcement after EU parliamentarians and human rights advocates lobbied for the retention of the role in the face of ongoing human rights abuses towards religious minorities around the world.
'Persecution has not been a victim of coronavirus,' warns peer on first anniversary of Truro report
The UK Government was challenged to do more to stop the persecution of Christians at a symposium held by the House of Lords to mark a year since the release of the Bishop of Truro's review into persecution.
Pharrell Williams teams up with Netflix for new show about gospel choirs
Pharrell Williams' latest project is a docuseries looking at gospel music and what it takes to create a successful gospel choir.
Lambeth Conference delayed until 2022 over Covid-19 concerns
The Lambeth Conference, bringing together bishops from the worldwide Anglican Communion, has been set back two years by Covid-19.
My problem with Netflix
If only Netflix was trustworthy and family-friendly and not stewing their cutting edge monopoly in pornographic content and sexual depravity of all kinds.
JK Rowling, Noam Chomsky, Salman Rushdie sign open letter calling for protection of free speech
Around 200 writers, academics and journalists have signed an open letter warning that an "intolerant climate" is creating a "stifling atmosphere" in which certain views are being censored.
Netherlands to remove gender from ID cards
Education minister Ingrid van Engelshoven said that gender on ID cards was a barrier to LGBTQ+ people "fully participating in the society."
Justin Bieber thanks Jesus for forgiveness after leaving wild days behind
Pop star Justin Bieber, who once made more bad headlines than good, has thanked Jesus that he no longer has to live in shame.
Christian fostering agency's evangelical recruitment policy was not unlawful, High Court rules
An evangelical Christian fostering agency does not have to work with non-evangelical Christian carers, the High Court has ruled.