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France to replace 'mother' and 'father' with 'Parent 1' and 'Parent 2' on school forms
School forms in France are set to go gender neutral after the French parliament voted to replace the words 'mother' and 'father' with 'Parent 1' and 'Parent 2'.
'The 21': The story of the Coptic Christian martyrs
Exactly four years ago, on a beach in Libya on February 15, 2015, 21 orange-clad men were beheaded by fighters of Islamic State.
Does your brain have too many tabs open?
Many of us have lives in which there is simply too much going on and which we don't manage in the best way.
Tajik authorities confiscate, burn 5,000 Baptist calendars
Customs authorities in Tajikistan have confirmed they have confiscated and burned 5,000 Christian calendars ordered by a Baptist church in the Central Asian country.
Catholic dioceses in New Jersey release names of accused priests
Five Roman Catholic dioceses in New Jersey on Wednesday released the names of 188 clergy members who have been accused of sexually abusing children.
Christian Aid: Let's hear the voices of schoolchildren striking over climate change
Tens of thousands of students around the world have followed in the footsteps of Swedish 16-year-old Greta Thunberg
Prayers for peace in Nigeria ahead of general elections
The Archbishop of Canterbury is praying that Nigeria's general elections will pass off peacefully this coming weekend.
Move over testosterone, another hormone is also vital for making boys â and it doesn't come from the testes
Often the first question parents are asked after the birth of their child is "congratulations, girl or boy?". For parents of one in 2,000 to 4,000 births, however, there is not an easy answer.
95-year-olds share key to happy marriage as they celebrate their 75th Valentine's Day together
James and Cecelia Marsh know a thing about love and marriage, having tied the knot in December 1943. And as they celebrate their 75th Valentine's Day together, they say the key to their long relationship has been 'communication'.
In the hometown of 21 Coptic Christians murdered by ISIS, miracles are being reported
People from the hometown of 21 Coptic Christian men beheaded on a Libyan beach by the Islamic State are reporting miracles
Most Americans do not support abortion late-term abortions, study finds
New research has found that even many pro-choice Americans object to abortions up to the moment of giving birth
Ultrasound to be broadcast live in New York's Times Square in protest of late-term abortions
Pro-lifers will be broadcasting live images from the ultrasound of a pregnancy in its third trimester in New York City's Times Square.
Hundreds sign up to save Britain's bees after being inspired by Church of England school children
Children at a Church of England primary school are leading the charge to save Britain's struggling bee population with a simple campaign aimed at encouraging more people to grow their own plants.
Scottish clergywomen say they were mocked by DJ after asking him to stop playing R Kelly
A group of Scottish clergywomen say a cruise ship DJ began 'mocking' them after they asked him to stop playing the music of R Kelly because of the sexual assault allegations surrounding the singer.
Britain is a 'Christian country', says Education Secretary Damian Hinds - but faith schools cap is staying
Education Secretary Damian Hinds has defended schools with a religious character but says he has no plans to lift a controversial cap on faith-based free school admissions.
Church leaders urged to release the power of the gathered community
o many of us have been doing it for so long we have forgotten why we gather â the purpose, the power and the impact the gathered community of Christians can have to bring lasting kingdom change.'