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JK Rowling criticises hormone therapy and surgery for transgender young people
The Harry Potter author liked a tweet that said the treatment was akin to "a new kind of conversion therapy".

Abortion providers are breaking the law with DIY pills by post, says Christian Concern
Christian Concern has accused two major abortion providers of breaking the law with a postal service that mails out 'DIY' abortion pills to women wanting to terminate their pregnancies at home during the pandemic.

Backlash against Paris Jackson's female Jesus in 'Habit' movie is 'out of proportion', producer claims
Hundreds of thousands of people have signed petitions demanding that the movie be withdrawn from release.

'Jesus was a black man,' says Stephen Cottrell
The new Archbishop of York also said the leadership of the Church of England is "still too white".

Katy Perry says thanking God every day got her through suicidal thoughts
The "Roar" singer admitted she struggled with suicidal thoughts after the release of "Witness" back in 2017 and a temporary break-up with now fiancé Orlando Bloom.

Most evangelicals support women in preaching and teaching roles - survey
A survey of evangelicals has found broad support for women in church leadership roles, including preaching from the pulpit on Sundays.

Pastor Darrin Patrick's death officially ruled a suicide
The death of a pastor from a gunshot wound in May has officially been ruled a suicide.

Strong support for reforming gambling laws in Northern Ireland
A poll by CARE NI found that most people in Northern Ireland support stricter regulation of online gambling.

MPs call for action from NATO and Britain as Christians in Montenegro face persecution
MPs Tim Farron and Steve Baker have called on the UK Government and NATO to take action to defend the freedom of Christians in Montenegro.

Christians at greater risk of arrest after Iran passes new law
Legislation passed by parliament in Iran could make it easier to arrest and imprison Christians and other religious minorities, rights advocates said.

Scottish Government's block on public worship is 'simply wrong'
The Christian Institute is backing calls from an MSP for places of worship in Scotland to open for collective worship sooner than 23 July.

National Security law is a 'threat to Christians' in Hong Kong
The imposition of a draconian national security law in Hong Kong this week has given rise to fears over the fate of Christians.

Moves to decriminalise abortion condemned by pro-lifers
Catholic Bishop John Sherrington said that, if passed, proposed amendments to the Domestic Abuse Bill would leave the UK with the most extreme abortion legislation in Europe.

Jesus - God's selfie?
As Paul the Apostle put it, Jesus is the 'image of the invisible God.' But the incarnation shows us so much more.

Cardinal Zen says he's prepared to be arrested after Hong Kong imposes new security law
Cardinal Joseph Zen said Hong Kong must "be prepared for the unthinkable" after Beijing bypassed the region's own legislature to impose sweeping new security laws cracking down on free speech and dissent.

Far from being closed, churches have been on the front line during lockdown
Churches have been busy during the lockdown providing practical support to their communities, a study by Christians Against Poverty has shown.