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Liberty University President Jerry Falwell apologises over racism tweet
Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. has apologized for a racially insensitive tweet he posted last month making fun of Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's blackface controversy after some staffers resigned and African American alumni demanded an apology.
JK Rowling stands by comments on women's rights after fierce backlash
JK Rowling is standing her ground over comments on women's rights after facing fierce criticism over her response to an article that referred to "people who menstruate".
JK Rowling fights back against 'transphobic' accusations: 'It isn't hate to speak the truth'
The Harry Potter author, who has previously voiced similar sentiments online, said that speaking about biological sex is not hateful.
Call for urgent inquiry after court ruled man could be left to die
Christian Concern is calling for an urgent inquiry after the Court of Protection ruled that a man who did not want to live with a stoma bag could be left to die.
Bishops take the knee in memory of George Floyd
Church of England bishops took the knee on Tuesday to mark two weeks since the death of George Floyd.
Government roundtable hears call to work with faith leaders on tackling coronavirus
Faith leaders at the roundtable said that religious communities had a vital role to play in tackling the pandemic.
Churches may be allowed to re-open for collective worship from 4 July
A senior Government minister has suggested churches may be able to resume collective worship from 4 July.
Methodist Church has 'not eradicated the problem' of racism yet, says Conference Secretary
Rev Dr Jonathan Hustler, Secretary of the Methodist Conference in Britain, said that "racism is a denial of the gospel".
Persecuted pastors, lonely and discouraged, find new hope to carry on
Pastor Joshua from Myanmar was sitting alone in a prison cell, feeling forgotten and hopeless. His persecutors had won. Then a pair of strangers paid him a visit in prison, and everything made sense...
Church of England must set its 'house in order' when it comes to racism
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said that the Church of England must continue to repent and take action to address its own failings on racism.
White Christians kneel in repentance for racism before black Christians in viral video
A prayer group from Houston, Texas called Praytest has started a movement after its members made a video showing white Christians kneeling in repentance for racism in front of a group of black Christians.
Natalie Grant says she's lost 1,000s of fans after speaking out against racism amid George Floyd protests
Christian singer Natalie Grant has said that she and her composer husband have lost thousands of fans after they spoke out against racism amid the George Floyd protests.
Church recruits journalist to boost local news
An Anglican church in Kent, south-east England, is taking the 'revolutionary' step of employing a full-time journalist to report on community and church-based news.
Lords Committee critical of extreme NI abortion regime in second report
A highly influential House of Lord's Committee has again criticised the Government's approach to imposing abortion on Northern Ireland.
Christian group challenges Government on Sunday trading plans as churches remain restricted
A Christian campaign group has questioned the Government on why it is prepared to trust large shops to re-open for longer on Sunday but not churches.
Number of people doing the Alpha Course has soared during Covid-19
Not only are more people taking part, there has never been such a low dropout rate, says course developer Nicky Gumbel.