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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.
MPs back 'no-fault' divorce Bill
Christians have warned of a spike in divorces at a time when marriages are under greater pressure in the coronavirus pandemic.
Tim Keller asks for prayer after pancreatic cancer diagnosis
Tim Keller has asked for prayer after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
'Sunday is special and we need to keep it that way,' says Christian group
The Christian Institute has criticised Government plans to relax Sunday trading restrictions as it tries to revive the economy following months of lockdown.
Church magazines are weathering the lockdown
While churches across the UK are embracing digital technology by live-streaming services and meeting up via a range of online platforms, the 'humble' church magazine is also being transformed.
Schools can delay implementation of controversial relationships and sex education - DfE
Schools can choose to postpone the introduction of the controversial new relationships and sex education (RSE) curriculum if they do not feel ready, the Government has said.
Dr John Sentamu lays down his crozier on last day as Archbishop of York
Dr John Sentamu is retiring after 15 years as the Archbishop of York.
Government gives greenlight for limited opening of churches from 15 June
Churches will be allowed to open for individual prayer from 15 June, two weeks earlier than first announced.
Mike Pence meets black faith leaders after George Floyd death
The church is a good place to start a conversation about healing the racial rift in America, US Vice President Mike Pence has said.
Situation for religious minorities has 'deteriorated' during Covid-19
Religious minorities are missing out on aid and medical care, and being blamed for the pandemic, parliamentarians and human rights groups have warned.
National Christian Resources Exhibition postponed until October 2021
This year's national Christian Resources Exhibition has been pushed back a year because of coronavirus.
Hong Kong needs a miracle, says retired cardinal
As Beijing continues to tighten its control of Hong Kong, Cardinal Joseph Zen says the former British colony needs a miracle.
Bishop hopes Government 'will see sense' over re-opening of churches
The Catholic Bishop of Plymouth has said he hopes the Government "will see sense" and allow church buildings to re-open to the public soon.
Pastor wins religious discrimination case over gay comments
The pastor who penned Sinitta's hit song "So Macho" has won a religious discrimination case at employment tribunal.