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Oxford City Council cancels priest's talk on transgenderism following complaints
Oxford City Council has been strongly criticised after pulling a public lecture by a conservative priest and writer on transgenderism and feminism.

Over 180 companies say abortion ban is 'bad for business' - pro-lifers disagree
H&M and Ben and Jerry's are among over 180 companies that have signed an open letter calling abortion bans "bad for business".

The reality of persecution is 'very, very difficult', says American pastor imprisoned in Turkey
Pastor Andrew Brunson and his wife Norine have spoken about the hardship of persecution they endured at the hands of the Turkish government for two years.

Pinterest bans pro-life advocacy group over 'harmful misinformation'
Pro-life group Live Action has been banned by Pinterest for allegedly spreading "harmful misinformation".

Scotland's new opt-out organ donation system is risky, campaign group warns
The shift to an opt-out organ donation system in Scotland could lead to fewer people being registered, not more, a Christian campaign group has warned.

Migrants 'must never be used as currency', Mexican bishops tell the US
Catholic bishops in Mexico have expressed concern over a trade deal with the US that protects tariff-free trade in exchange for "strong measures" to stop migrants from Central American countries trying to cross the border.

John Stott's Right Hand: Frances Whitehead remembered
The formidable secretary to John Stott for 55 years enabled the late church leader and theologian to achieve all that he achieved

Hong Kong Christians praying for peace amid angry protests over extradition legislation
Christians in Hong Kong are praying for the city's future in the face of a wave of protests over new legislation that would allow suspected criminals to be extradited to mainland China.
Vatican document says no to current trends in gender ideology
The Vatican has responded to the ongoing debate on human sexuality with a new document rejecting some of the current interpretations of gender ideology.

American Idiot review: Greenday, broken dreams and a touch of Jesus
Fed up of suburban life, Johnny and Tunny head to the city to pursue new dreams and opportunities, but are both, ultimately, disappointed

Christian baker Jack Phillips sued for the third time over LGBTQ cake order
Christian baker Jack Phillips of Colorado is facing a third lawsuit over his refusal on religious grounds to make certain cakes, the latest legal battle for the Masterpiece Cakeshop owner.

UK leadership candidates launch campaigns to take control of Brexit
Several of the leading candidates to become Britain's next prime minister and take on the challenge of delivering Brexit will launch their leadership campaigns on Monday, as the crowded contest officially begins.

'The final part of the great Christian mystery' - Church leaders reflect on the meaning of Pentecost
Church leaders have shared their reflections on the meaning of Pentecost and the significance of coming together in prayer.

Thousands of Christians fill Trafalgar Square for Pentecost celebration Thy Kingdom Come
Trafalgar Square was filled with thousands of Christians from across denominations and traditions for a major Pentecost celebration at the heart of the capital today.

Foreign Secretary 'deeply disturbed' by number of Christians being persecuted for their faith
Jeremy Hunt has reiterated his commitment to addressing the global persecution of Christians in a new report from the Foreign Office on the state of democracy and human rights around the world.

15,000 Syrian refugee children at risk of being made homeless if demolition of homes goes ahead
World Vision, Save the Children and the Terre des hommes Foundation have made a desperate appeal to the Lebanese government to stop the planned demolition of homes sheltering Syrian refugees.