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Womb transplants to allow transgender women and gay men to have babies may soon be a reality
Fertility doctors in the U.K. are reportedly working on womb transplant procedures that would allow transgender people born as males, and also other men, to have babies.

Two Church of England bishops welcome controversial 'missionary bishop'
Two Church of England bishops are welcoming a controversial 'missionary' bishop consecrated last week by a splinter Anglican church.

Facebook rejects call for a 'crucifix' emoji from Christian protesting LGBTQ Pride flag
Facebook has said it is not working on a Christian crucifix emoji after a high-profile Facebook post called for one, in response to the social media giant's LGBT Pride emoji.

Luther 1517: How you can see the Reformation through Martin Luther's eyes
Among the most extraordinary sights is one that's thoroughly modern, though it brings the past to life in an extraordinary way.

Millions are starving around the world: Here's how you can help
Today there are 792 million people in the world who do not have enough food. One in 9 people goes to bed hungry every day and 65 million kids go to school on an empty stomach. People in Britain are being urged to plan their own meal packaging event, to donate and also to advocate for the cause.
Jerry Falwell Jr praises Trump's Twitter attacks, calls president 'a bold leader willing to speak his mind'
Leading evangelical and Trump supporter Jerry Falwell Jr has defended the president's Twitter attacks against his opponents, calling him 'a bold leader who's willing to speak his mind'.

What do Brits think about Islam?
Almost half of the UK population think Islam is incompatible with British society, a survey is suggesting.
What Donald Trump can learn from King Salman of Saudi Arabia
The songs Christians sing are really important. They don't just express our faith, they form it too.

Same-sex relationships - a trend to follow, challenge or ignore?
John Appleby, a member of the General Synod of the Church of England, which will debate homosexuality when it meets in York this weekend, says it is unhelpful and often insulting to assume of others that they are either 'for' or 'against' something when there may be many shades in between.

Muslims urged to take 'stronger stance' against extremism and appoint British-born Imams
British-born imams must be appointed over those educated overseas to improve leadership among Muslims, a new report is advising.

Wimbledon 2017: Three tennis stars with faith to watch out for
To help you as everyone rapidly brushes up on their tennis knowledge, here are three Wimbledon stars with faith to watch out for.

'Doubting' Thomas?: Why the label isn't fair to a great apostle
The Apostle Thomas, whose life the Church celebrates today, has had the label 'doubting' around his neck for the last 2,000 years.
Patriotism meets faith as Trump addresses veterans event
US President Donald Trump used a Christian rally in honour of armed forces veterans on Saturday to warn about dangers to religious freedom and lash out at the 'fake media' he believes are trying to undermine his agenda.

Pope Francis on baby Charlie Gard and the 'duty' to defend human life
Pope Francis has intervened in the Charlie Gard baby case, speaking up for the need to defend human life, especially when it is 'wounded by illness'.

Why pushing our Christian convictions on other people isn't always bad
In a world of "whatever works for you," should Christians force their convictions on others?
British Christians overwhelmingly backed Tories in general election, figures reveal
British Christians were disproportionately likely to vote Tory in the recent general election, figures have shown.