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'Churches might be one of the biggest propagators of racist ideology' - Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz
Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz says many churches set out to tackle racism but get cold feet when they realize that the problem "goes all the way to the top" of their own institution.
John Ortberg resigns after investigations into his handling of son's volunteer work with children
John Ortberg has resigned from Menlo Church following investigations into his decision to allow his son to work with children despite admitting he was attracted to minors.
A fifth of young people unhappy with their lives - report
Nearly one in five young people aged 10 to 17 are unhappy with their lives after months of coronavirus, a new study by The Children's Society has found.
Missionary fears for the worst in Central African Republic as Covid-19 spreads
Little testing and a lack of hospital beds and medicine are posing challenges for the Central African Republic.
Christian girl was abducted at gunpoint and forced to convert to Islam, say family
The family of a Christian girl are fighting for her freedom after saying she was abducted at gunpoint, forced to convert to Islam and marry a Muslim man.
Woman who didn't want to look pregnant on holiday says she was sent abortion pills
Christian Concern has accused the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) of illegally posting abortion pills to a woman who said she did not want to look pregnant on her summer holiday.
Critics of Sheffield Cathedral's decision to close 400-year-old choir consider legal action
Over 4,000 people have signed a petition calling on the cathedral to reconsider the closure of the choir.
SF Giants' Sam Coonrod refuses to kneel for Black Lives Matter: 'I'm Christian and will only kneel before God'
San Francisco Giants pitcher, Sam Coonrod, has said that he will not kneel for Black Lives Matter because he is a Christian and will only kneel before God.
Todd White publicly repents for not preaching 'the whole Gospel'
Todd White has publicly repented for his failure to preach the whole Gospel, and called on the American Church not to avoid the issues of sin and repentance.
Nuclear weapons are 'an evil', says Church leader ahead of Hiroshima's 75th anniversary
The Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly has added his name to a statement calling for a world free of nuclear weapons ahead of the 75th anniversary of the atomic bomb being dropped on Hiroshima.
'Big Conversation' on clergy wellbeing launched
Church of England clergy are being encouraged to share their views on how greater care can be taken of their health and wellbeing.
Hate crime Bill threatens free speech, say Scottish bishops
The Bishops' Conference of Scotland said the growth of 'cancel culture' was "deeply concerning".
Court of Appeal reviews Government decision to allow DIY abortions during lockdown
The Court of Appeal is today hearing a legal challenge against the Government's decision to allow DIY abortions at home during the lockdown.
Developing countries facing coronavirus 'catastrophe' - report
A new report by Christian Aid has warned of a global "catastrophe" as the economic, social and political impact of Covid-19 around the world continues to unfold.
Gender transition treatment is a 'medical scandal' - JK Rowling
The medical treatment being offered to children and young people with gender dysphoria is the next "medical scandal", JK Rowling has said.
U-turn on threat to church weddings in Northern Ireland
Authorities in Northern Ireland have U-turned on a threat to de-register churches if they did not state their position on conducting same-sex weddings.