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Cardi B claims only 'fake religious people' would be offended by WAP lyrics
Cardi B claims only 'fake religious people' would be offended by WAP lyrics

The Billboard-topping rapper also said she wouldn't want her child to listen to the song but it was supposed to be "for adults".

Another church is turned into a mosque on the orders of Erdogan
Another church is turned into a mosque on the orders of Erdogan

A month after Turkey controversially turned the Hagia Sophia into a mosque, a second historic church is to become a Muslim place of worship.

Uncovered medieval sacristy yields clues about Westminster Abbey's past
Uncovered medieval sacristy yields clues about Westminster Abbey's past

A sacristy uncovered by archaeologists in the grounds of Westminster Abbey is offering up clues about the landmark's medieval past.

Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark says people should engage with JK Rowling instead of shunning her
Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark says people should engage with JK Rowling instead of shunning her

Wark, 65, said cancel culture was encouraging "a kind of mob mentality".

People should be 'free to disagree', Justice Secretary told
People should be 'free to disagree', Justice Secretary told

The Christian Institute's Simon Calvert and gay activist Peter Tatchell are among the signatories of an open letter warning of the risk to free speech if the Scottish Government pushes ahead with proposed changes to hate crime law.

Persecuted minorities 'airbrushed' out of BBC documentary - Archbishop
Persecuted minorities 'airbrushed' out of BBC documentary - Archbishop

The Chaldean Archbishop of Erbil has accused the BBC of overlooking the plight of persecuted Christians and Yazidis in documentary series "Once Upon a Time in Iraq".

Britain called to sanction Nigeria's government officials over Christian persecution
Britain called to sanction Nigeria's government officials over Christian persecution

The UK Government is being urged to take tougher action on Nigeria after decades of deadly violence against Christians.

Pastor among the victims in latest deadly attacks on Christians in Nigeria
Pastor among the victims in latest deadly attacks on Christians in Nigeria

A string of attacks on Christians in Nigeria has left 11 people dead, including a church pastor, a father of nine, and a 16-year-old.

Married families are still best for children and society, says think tank
Married families are still best for children and society, says think tank

Children and society in general do better when parents are married, a new report from the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) says.

Over 200,000 sign petition demanding Netflix pull 'Cuties' film
Over 200,000 sign petition demanding Netflix pull 'Cuties' film

Over 200,000 people have signed a petition on Change.org calling on Netflix to pull a controversial French film that critics say sexualises children.

Jim Wallis steps down as Sojourners editor after op-ed row
Jim Wallis steps down as Sojourners editor after op-ed row

Longtime progressive evangelical leader Jim Wallis has been replaced as editor-in-chief at Sojourners magazine after staff members resigned following his decision to unpublish a controversial op-ed accusing the Catholic Church of having a "white-power faction."

Churches recommend face masks at services
Churches recommend face masks at services

Churches in Ireland are asking people who attend services in person to wear face masks.

If there's a Covid-19 vaccine, take it, say thousands of Christians including Philip Yancey and NT Wright
If there's a Covid-19 vaccine, take it, say thousands of Christians including Philip Yancey and NT Wright

The Christian Statement on Science for Pandemic Times warns against believing Covid-19 conspiracy theories while ignoring the science.

Affairs shouldn't permanently disqualify pastors from the pulpit - poll
Affairs shouldn't permanently disqualify pastors from the pulpit - poll

Pastors who commit adultery should withdraw from the pulpit but only temporarily, according to most church leaders surveyed in a new poll.

In Myanmar, a Christian mother and wife blazes a trail for other women in her community despite opposition
In Myanmar, a Christian mother and wife blazes a trail for other women in her community despite opposition

"Previously I thought women should not engage in any work outside the house. This is a common perspective in the minds of women here."

Pastor's wife found dead in shipping container, may have died from carbon monoxide poisoning
Pastor's wife found dead in shipping container, may have died from carbon monoxide poisoning

A pastor's wife from Kansas is believed to have died from carbon monoxide poisoning after her body was found this week following a frantic weeks-long search for her since she went missing at the start of August.