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Covid-19 church restrictions changed after Hillsong's Brian Houston claims discrimination
Covid rules around church services have been relaxed after Hillsong senior pastor Brian Houston accused authorities of discrimination.
Vatican and China renew agreement on bishops
An agreement between the Vatican and China on the appointment of bishops has been extended for another two years.
Leprosy Mission opens Covid-19 isolation ward in the Himalayas
The 10-bed unit has been made possible by a £200,000 grant from the UK Government.
Christian missionary executed by Islamist extremists
Beatrice Stockli, a nun, was abducted from her home in Mali in 2016.
Over 700 languages now have a complete Bible
The number of languages with a complete translation of the Bible has broken through the 700 barrier, according to the latest figures from Wycliffe Bible Translators.
Last of Christian martyrs beheaded on a Libyan beach by ISIS is laid to rest
Ghanaian Christian Matthew Ayariga has been laid to rest alongside the 20 other Coptic Christians slaughtered by ISIS five years ago.
Netherlands to allow euthanasia for children below the age of 12
The Netherlands is set to pave the way for the legalised euthanasia of very young children.
Christian leaders worldwide call on IMF and World Bank to cancel debts of the poorest nations
The Church leaders warn that millions are being "needlessly pushed into poverty" by the pandemic.
Amnesty International is wrong to support abortion up to birth, says advocacy group
Amnesty said the policy has been updated to "make it as inclusive as possible" and now "recognizes the right of every woman, girl or person who can become pregnant to abortion."
Church launches £250,000 support scheme for UK nationals living in France
The Bishop in Europe, Robert Innes, said the prospect of applying for residency post-Brexit was a "daunting" one for many UK nationals.
Catholic priest among the hostages freed in Mali
An alliance of Islamist militant groups with links to al-Qaeda in the West African country Mali released four hostages, including an Italian Catholic priest, who had been held captive for years, according to reports.
UN's World Food Programme wins the Nobel Peace Prize
Amid a looming global hunger crisis accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic, the United Nations World Food Programme, which works to bring aid to millions of food-insecure people, has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced Friday.
World's largest charity hospital ship to serve the people of Africa
Mercy Ships has announced the construction of the world's largest charity hospital ship, the Global Mercy.
Netflix indicted over 'Cuties' film
Netflix has been indicted over a French film that depicts 11-year-old girls twerking and dancing provocatively.
Harvest pastor Greg Laurie tests positive for Covid-19
Greg Laurie is the latest guest of a recent White House event to test positive for coronavirus.
Archbishop warns of 'total collapse' in Nigeria
In an address to clergy and the faithful on Independence Day, Archbishop Augustine Akubeze issued an "urgent call to save Nigeria at 60 from total collapse".