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Temporary block placed on Texas abortion law
A US federal judge has temporarily suspended enforcement of a new law banning most abortions in the state of Texas.
Southern Baptist Convention grants access to confidential documents in sex abuse probe
The Southern Baptist Convention has voted to lift the lid on confidential documents in an investigation into its handling of sexual abuse allegations over the last two decades.
The utterly inspiring life of 'African saint' Apolo Kivebulaya
Some heroes of the faith are forgotten and deserve rediscovery. One of these being Apolo Kivebulaya, a remarkable church worker in Africa for 40 years and a reminder of the way so many African Christians have spread Christianity on that continent.
Northern Ireland court hears challenge against abortion powers
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland exceeded his powers by issuing directives to radically expand abortion provision in the province, a pro-life group has claimed.
France: At least 330,000 children abused in Catholic Church in last 70 years - report
A damning report says at least 330,000 children were abused while in the care of France's Catholic Church in the last 70 years.
Hillsong's Brian Houston to plead not guilty of concealing dad's abuse
The lawyer of Brian Houston says the Hillsong senior pastor will plead not guilty to charges of concealing his father's sexual abuse.
Open for business: The Syrian Christian who brought café culture back to his war-torn hometown
An eastern suburb of Damascus almost completely vacated during the Syrian war has just seen a sliver of normal life return: a café launched by a local Christian.
Christian nurse sues NHS trust over cross necklace policy
"This has always been an attack on my faith," says former NHS theatre practitioner Mary Onuoha.
Pope, Archbishop lead calls for climate action
Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury and other religious leaders came together at the Vatican on Monday for a climate-focused meeting ahead of the UN's COP26 summit in Glasgow next month.
Assisted suicide 'cannot be made safe' - Labour peer
Labour peer Lord Hunt has warned of the risk to vulnerable people from "unscrupulous relatives" if assisted suicide is legalised.
Queen congratulates Songs of Praise on 60th anniversary
The Queen has sent a message of congratulations to BBC One's Songs of Praise as it celebrates its 60th anniversary.
It's right to say 'women have cervixes', says Foreign Secretary
Liz Truss also said transgender people will not be able to legally change their gender without medical evidence.
Over 2,000 people sign petition demanding pastor's release
More than 2,000 people have signed a petition demanding the release of a Protestant pastor who's been imprisoned by Cuba's communist regime without trial for participating in peaceful protests that emerged across the country in July.
Germany honours Bishop of Coventry for 'remarkable contribution' to peace and reconciliation
The Bishop of Coventry has received one of Germany's highest awards in recognition of his peace and reconciliation work.
'We were constantly monitored,' says nun who escaped Afghanistan
A nun who escaped Afghanistan in the last airlift to Italy before the Taliban takeover has spoken of the fear she experienced in her final days in the country.
Children who eat more fruits and vegetables have better mental health â new study
Compared to secondary school children who ate a conventional breakfast (such as cereal, toast or a cooked breakfast, like eggs), those who didn't eat any breakfast had an almost 6% lower mental wellbeing score.