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Church groups settle discrimination case against Scotland's largest grant-making trust
Scotland's largest grant-making trust has admitted unlawful discrimination against two church groups after cancelling their bookings.
Put a stop to travel red lists, says Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury said the red list was a form of "travel apartheid".
Europe has 'failed' on migration - bishop
The Church of England's Bishop in Europe has blamed a failure of dialogue between the UK Government and the European Union for the English Channel migrant crisis.
Getting back to where we once belonged
In reconstituting the Let It Be sessions as a period of goodness and innocence, Peter Jackson's 'Get Back' touches our innate desire for salvation.
After a year without tourists, Christians in Bethlehem are struggling to survive
The past 20 months have been particularly difficult for families involved in the tourism and pilgrimage industry, many of whom are Christian.
One in five young adults will rely on charity this Christmas
The Salvation Army is warning of financial hardship for young people this Christmas, despite many being in full-time employment.
Pastor handed prison sentence after saying prayers could heal Covid
A court in Nepal has sentenced a pastor to two years in prison under the country's harsh anti-conversion law for merely saying that prayers can heal COVID-19, according to reports.
German court will hear appeal on abortion clinic prayer ban
An appeals court in Germany is to hear a challenge brought by the leader of a prayer initiative against a ban on silent prayer gatherings near organizations that promote abortion.
Canada's conversion therapy ban is a victory for gay rights campaigners
When ideology rules, no need to let the facts spoil a good story.
Richard Dawkins backs statement on women's sex-based rights
Noted biologist and secular humanist Richard Dawkins has urged followers to back a statement decrying the gender identity movement and the use of puberty blockers on children through his widely followed Twitter account.
Scottish Churches sign landmark declaration to deepen relationship
A historic declaration has been signed by the Church of Scotland and Scottish Episcopal Church to formalise a closer relationship between the two.
The oldest Christian monastery in the world?
The discovery of an ancient monastery in Egypt is a reminder of the plight of Christian communities in the cradle of Christianity.
Theos report highlights link between marriage and poverty
The benefit of marriage and "stable household relationships" is being sidelined in the national debate about economic inequality, according to a new report from Theos.
Young people more likely to attend a place of worship over Christmas - poll
Young people are twice as likely as those over the age of 55 to go to a place of worship this Christmas, new research has found.
Rich countries urged to share vaccine amid Omicron concerns
As the international community grapples with the Omicron variant, the Bishop of Durham is calling on the UK government to "commit to redoubling efforts" to achieve vaccine equity.
EU withdraws inclusive language guide that excluded Christmas
The EU has come under fire over a guide that suggested staff refer to the "holiday" season instead of Christmas in the name of inclusivity.