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In horrifying ruling, Pakistan court says men can marry underage girls if they have had their first period
The ruling was made by the Sindh High Court in Karachi on Monday during a hearing into the alleged abduction, forced conversion and marriage of Catholic teenager Huma Younus.
Church coronavirus aid confiscated as China imposes further restrictions on religious freedom
Chinese officials seized church aid destined for hospitals in coronavirus-hit Wuhan, Christians in the country have reported.
Rugby club defends signing Christian player Israel Folau as others threaten legal action
The Catalans Dragons have defended their decision to sign Israel Folau, saying they knew that signing the Christian player would be "controversial".
Pastor at epicentre of coronavirus outbreak asks Christians everywhere to pray
A pastor at the epicentre of the deadly coronavirus outbreak is asking Christians around the world to pray as the death toll and number of infections continued to rise on Wednesday.
Rev David Bruce appointed Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
The 62-year-old was elected by members of the Church's 19 presbyteries in a vote last night.
Health bodies' recommendations on Northern Ireland abortion laws are 'regrettable', says Christian leader
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), the Royal College of Midwives and the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare are among the organisations supporting the call.
Trump promises to protect religious liberty and the unborn in State of the Union address
Donald Trump used his annual State of the Union address on Tuesday evening to defend religious liberty and the life of the unborn.
Church of England's first ever green Lent campaign launches
The Church of England's first ever green Lent campaign was launched by the Archbishop of Canterbury at his official residence, Lambeth Palace, on Tuesday.
John Ortberg investigated over handling of church volunteer who admitted attraction to minors
Popular preacher John Ortberg was investigated by his church over his handling of a volunteer who disclosed their attraction to minors, a statement by the board of elders said.
Kanye West says record labels make artists sign contracts to stop them talking about Jesus
But West said that musicians can say 'Jesus' as loud as they want to in his studio.
NHS England to review hormone treatment for transgender young people
NHS England has launched a review into the use of hormone treatments for young people who want to change gender.
Calling women 'pastors' 'undermines' New Testament teaching on church leadership, says John Piper
Theologian John Piper has claimed that it is "misleading and unwise and ill-founded" to apply the term 'pastor' to women leaders in the church.
Evangelical leader likens no-platforming trend in the UK to China's censorship of Uighur criticism
Peter Lynas, the director of the UK Evangelical Alliance, said the trend of cancelling unpopular Christian speakers was "worrying".
'I would go to jail for this,' says parent facing prosecution over LGBT lesson withdrawal
Jabar Hussain, 51, is the first parent to face prosecution after keeping his son, Amin, away from Parkfield Primary School in Birmingham over the lessons.
Conservative views on sexuality 'need to be part of an ongoing conversation' - Bishop of Norwich
The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Rev Graham Usher, said that although the views of conservatives within the Church are "important", they need to be part of an ongoing conversation bringing together different perspectives.
It is 'crucial' for the UK and EU to maintain good relations post-Brexit - Church leaders
Church leaders have asked people to pray that Brexit will not shatter relations on both sides of the English Channel.