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Former Government minister backs legal challenge against 'DIY' abortions
A healthcare professional and former Government minister have given their backing to a legal challenge against the UK Government over its decision to allow 'DIY' abortions in the UK.

Christian journalist defends role of the media in the pandemic
ITV News journalist and producer Julie Etchingham has defended the role of the media during the coronavirus pandemic.

Pro-life billboard campaign can stay put after advertising watchdogs reject complaints
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children is extending its pro-life billboard campaign in Northern Ireland after advertising watchdogs rejected complaints.

Time is running out for Africa as coronavirus cases rise sharply
With some African nations having only a handful of ventilators to serve millions of people, Christian Aid has warned that the window to prevent coronavirus from overwhelming the continent is "closing fast".

Coronavirus pandemic is a good time for people to start thinking about death and Heaven - Keith Getty
With the coronavirus pandemic reaching far and wide, Christian hymn writer Keith Getty is encouraging people to start having conversations about death and what happens next.

Kanye West donates to megachurch food drive that has served 350,000 free meals during pandemic
The megachurch fed some 17,000 people in just one day.

Online Spring Harvest hits over a million views
After being forced to move online because of coronavirus, the digital version of Spring Harvest has proved just as big a hit after clocking up over a million views.

Equalities minister says children should be 'protected' from 'irreversible' gender transition decisions
Equalities chief Liz Truss has suggested a cautious approach towards the kind of treatment available to transgender children and young people.

Covid-19 is bringing families closer together - study
While the coronavirus pandemic has thrown up many unexpected challenges this year, families appear to be flourishing, one study suggests.

Deathbed etiquette guidance offers advice on how to say goodbye to loved ones during pandemic
The guide has been developed by the Centre for the Art of Dying Well, a project run by St Mary's University, London, to address some of the specific challenges arising from the strict social distancing measures preventing people from being by a relative's or friend's side.

Coronavirus and Christ: John Piper shares theological reflections on pandemic in free book
John Piper has released a new book sharing his thoughts on what God might be doing through the coronavirus pandemic.

Judge gives go ahead for full trial over trans school guidance
A High Court judge has given the green light for a full trial into Oxfordshire County Council's transgender school guidance.

Christian family movie 'The Pilgrim's Progress' free to watch for a limited time only
The family-friendly movie has been made available for free streaming to support families struggling to find faith-affirming entertainment during the lockdown.

Plea to Government to help 'the forgotten' during coronavirus pandemic
Some people are at risk of being "forgotten" in the distribution of financial assistance from the Government during the coronavirus pandemic, Christians Against Poverty (CAP) has warned.
Christians get behind call for global ceasefire as world grapples with Covid-19
Christians have added their support to a call from the UN for a global ceasefire as many nations seek to address the outbreak of Covid-19.

Coca-Cola and Pepsi challenged to reduce plastic use
An Earth Day challenge has gone out to Coca-Cola and PepsiCo to reduce their use of plastic.