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TikTok is fuelling interest in transgenderism among young people, child advocates warn

Stephanie Davies-Arai of Transgender Trend said TikTok is "hugely influential and it's full of videos that portray medical transition as cool and edgy."

Churches' ministry to those hurt by the pandemic shows 'monumental' growth, study says

The percentage of churches reporting deaths within their membership increased from 17% in the summer to 28% in November, a new report states.

How Covid-19 has made the lives of aspiring clergy more daunting

The increasing stressors of being a pastor in a pandemic are affecting how many seminarians are thinking about their mental health and their careers.

America is becoming increasingly secular

Year after year, fewer Americans are identifying as Christian, the latest research from Pew shows.

Trump says US needs a saviour, but it's not him

Former US President Donald Trump agrees that the US is in need of a saviour, but that saviour is someone "much higher up" than him.

Nearly half of all US churches and other faith institutions help people get enough to eat

As the economy bounces back, the government will keep playing a vital role in meeting the needs of Americans. So will thousands of local congregations whose efforts and impact often go unacknowledged.

Many people believe Jesus came to earth but are less sure about why

A majority of Americans believe Jesus was born in Bethlehem and that he is the Son of God, according to a new survey from an evangelical research firm.

Christian photographer told she cannot refuse same-sex weddings

A federal judge has ruled that a New York-based Christian photographer must provide services for same-sex wedding celebrations despite holding religious objections to gay marriage.

Last of 17 missionaries kidnapped in Haiti are freed

The last 12 missionaries being held hostage in Haiti have now been freed.

Tim Keller making 'remarkable' progress in cancer battle

Tim Keller's health has shown "remarkable" improvement as he continues to fight stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

Samaritan's Purse responds to deadly tornadoes

The evangelical humanitarian charity Samaritan's Purse has sent teams with equipment and supplies to respond to the devastation caused by deadly tornadoes that tore through six states in the South and Midwest Friday night through Saturday morning, killing dozens.