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High Court ruling on puberty blockers for under-16s will 'protect vulnerable children'
Under-16s must be able to understand "the immediate and long-term consequences" of puberty blockers before they are allowed to receive them, the High Court has ruled.
Trans teen removed from parents' custody after they refused consent to transition
In what is believed to be a legal first in the country, the judge ruled that on the balance of probabilities, the teen had suffered verbal abuse "related to his feelings and expression of gender identity".
Re-imagining theatre during a Covid Christmas
Christian theatre group 4Front is launching a digital Advent calendar and livestream performances this Christmas to bring some festive cheer to people after a challenging year.
Hungry children are 'ripping the bags open to get at the food', says Burnley pastor
A pastor in Burnley distributing food to the local community has spoken of "unprecedented" and "upsetting" levels of need after nearly a year of coronavirus.
France to review Covid-19 restrictions on churches
France is to review a cap on the number of people who can attend in-person church services after Catholic bishops complained.
The power of a shoebox at Christmas
Ann-Marie was 8-years-old when she received a Christmas shoebox in her native Zambia filled with gifts from a stranger. She writes here about the impact that shoebox had on her as a child and why it compels her to do the same for other children today.
Starbucks denies firing Christian employee over refusal to wear Pride T-shirt
Starbucks has denied the claims of a Christian woman who says she was fired after refusing to wear a Pride T-shirt at work because of her religious beliefs.
Suffolk churches facing £1m shortfall after Covid
The pandemic has pushed the Church of England in Suffolk into the red, with diocesan leaders seeking donations to help plug the gap.
Police apologise for 'distress' caused to pastor threatened with prosecution over legal church broadcast
Thames Valley Police have apologised after wrongly breaking up a legal church broadcast and pressing charges against the pastor.
Evangelical Christian reported to police for hate crime over Living in Love and Faith comments
A transgender priest has reported an evangelical Christian to police for hate speech over comments he made in a video responding to the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith process.
Christians brutally slain in suspected terrorist attack
Three Christians had their throats slit and a fourth was beheaded in a horrific attack in Indonesia on Friday.
Public singing is a 'reasonable balance', says Bishop of London
Government guidelines permitting public singing outdoors this Christmas "will bring comfort and joy to many", the Bishop of London has said.
First century house may have been childhood home of Jesus, says archaeologist
An archaeologist at the University of Reading believes he may have stumbled upon the house where Jesus lived as a boy with his parents, Mary and Joseph.
Christian Institute warns over Scottish hate legislation: 'Innocent people are going to be convicted of a hate crime'
Scotland's hate crime Bill will leave "innocent people" at risk of hate crime convictions unless more changes are made, the Christian Institute has warned.
Government launches consultation on extending DIY abortions
The Government has launched a consultation on whether to make DIY abortion services permament.
Pastor facing charges for launching balloons with Bibles into North Korea
A US pastor is facing prosecution after launching balloons carrying Bibles into North Korea.