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Bishop on trial for refusing to permit same-sex marriages
A bishop in the US Episcopal Church was on trial this week after banning gay marriage ceremonies in his diocese.
Churches in England open again for individual prayer
The latest guidance from the Government, released on Friday, permits individuals or members of the same household to enter into a church to pray on their own.
Aid package to support Brazil church communities crippled by Covid-19
An emergency aid package has been made available by Aid to the Church in Need for parishes in Brazil as the country grapples with the second worst coronavirus outbreak in the world.
Church minister sees reduction in rough sleeping during Covid-19
A Church of Scotland minister says a reduction in rough sleeping in Edinburgh since the start of Covid-19 has been one of the "unexpected benefits" of the crisis.
Church leaders oppose Israel's annexation of the West Bank
The heads of the Church of England and Catholic Church in England and Wales have expressed their opposition to the annexation of West Bank territory by Israel.
Racism on the agenda for most UK churches, survey finds
In the poll of nearly 500 Premier listeners, three quarters (74%) said their church had mentioned the issue since the death of unarmed black man George Floyd last month.
More than 250 crosses removed from churches in China, pastors threatened with imprisonment & church closures
More than 250 crosses were removed from churches by Chinese authorities in China's Anhui province alone between January and April this year. The shocking statistics highlights an escalating crackdown on Christianity in communist China.
Abortions in England and Wales reach record high
New Government figures reveal that abortions in England and Wales have reached an all time high, with thousands of pregnancies terminated last year on the grounds of disability alone.
Churches experience surge in interest during Covid-19 - study
Churches across the UK have experienced a surge in interest following the outbreak of coronavirus, new research from the Evangelical Alliance has found.
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.