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Jerusalem Christians condemn attack on church
The Patriarch of Jerusalem and other Christian leaders are calling on the Israeli government to put a stop to attacks on churches in the holy city.

Married couples have weathered Covid storm well, study finds
The number of couples considering divorce dropped by two-thirds during the pandemic, according to a new study.

Kenya's Christians fearful after string of church attacks
Arsonists set five church buildings on fire and threw faeces on the charred structures from Jan. 20 to Jan. 24 in a village in western Kenya

Over a quarter of white evangelicals say they have been targeted online for faith
A recent survey from the Pew Research Center found that white evangelicals are the most likely religious group to say that they have experienced harassment online for their religious views.

Psychotherapist turns to European courts after being told he could not study transgender regret
James Caspian, 61, was refused permission by Bath Spa University to study transgender regret for his Master's dissertation.

Myanmar's Christians 'scared' and 'panicking' following the military coup
"It feels like our hope has been taken away," says Pastor Zay from Rakhine State.

Christians warn of censorship as conversion therapy is banned in Australia
Martyn Iles, Managing Director of the Australian Christian Lobby, says Christians should be prepared to break the law.

Diocese of London probes clergyman over 'unacceptable' Captain Tom Moore comments
A clergyman is being reviewed by the Diocese of London after he claimed the clap for Captain Sir Tom Moore reflected a "cult of White British Nationalism".

Over 2,000 healthcare professionals sign petition against euthanasia and assisted dying
Doctors, nurses and geriatricians have come out in opposition to attempts to legalise euthanasia and assisted dying in the Republic of Ireland.

Bishops and black majority church leaders target Covid-19 vaccine misinformation
The Give Hope campaign, organised by YourNeighbour, is being backed by church leaders from across the Anglican, Methodist, Salvation Army, Baptist, Pentecostal, evangelical and Black majority Churches and denominations.

UK Government told to 'stop turning a blind eye to genocide'
Open Doors is backing attempts to force the UK Government to take human rights into account in its trade deals with other countries.

Government should delay RSE until start of new academic year, say campaigners
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) is calling on the Government to delay implementation of the new Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) curriculum until September.

Bible translation has powered ahead during the pandemic
Wycliffe Associates said more New Testament translations had been completed in 2020 than any other year.

Biden says his faith is a 'safe place'
Joe Biden says church is a "safe place" he enjoys going to because it gives him time to "be alone".

Lebanon's NGOs 'overwhelmed' 6 months after deadly Beirut explosion
"Mothers are telling us that they are feeding their babies watered-down tea, as they cannot afford milk or baby formula."

Hillsong launches investigation into alleged financial abuse
It follows claims by former Hillsong members that pastors misspent tithe money on fine dining, manicures and designer clothes.