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BBC receives complaints over same-sex kiss in teenage drama
The BBC has received complaints after broadcasting a same-sex kiss in a drama aimed at teenage viewers.
Emeritus Pope Benedict in 'fragile' condition after visit to Germany
Emeritus Pope Benedict is reported to be seriously ill after a visit to Germany to see his dying brother.
William Wade wins Sermon of the Year 2020
The winner of Sermon of the Year 2020 has been named today as William Wade.
Christians pay tribute to Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume
The Northern Ireland politician, who has died aged 83, was instrumental in the peace process that ended the Troubles.
Protesters 'burn Bible' and American flag at Portland demonstration
Protesters reportedly burned the US flag and a Bible during demonstrations in Portland, Oregon, over the weekend.
Canterbury Diocese backs call for Gift Aid emergency relief
The Diocese of Canterbury is backing a campaign calling for Gift Aid emergency relief for charities.
Persecution in India is 'intensifying' - Christian group
The persecution of Christians in India intensified to "alarming" levels in the first half of 2020, a human rights group reports.
Many Christians struggle to read the Bible on their own - study
Over half of Protestant churchgoers surveyed by Lifeway Research said it was challenging to make sense of the Bible when they read it on their own.
Archaeologists uncover 1,300-year-old church near the Sea of Galilee
The church may have been part of a monastery.
CNN blasted over 'individuals with a cervix' article
CNN triggered a social media backlash after referring to "individuals with a cervix" in an article about smear tests.
Adverts should not sexualise or objectify women, says regulator
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has issued guidance on the way women are portrayed in adverts.
Wellbeing levels fell during the pandemic but improved under lockdown
Lockdowns are seemingly vital for controlling Covid-19. Early evidence suggests they have a big effect on preventing deaths. But if we're to keep using them, we also need to know their broader impacts. Many people are worried about lockdowns also having a negative effect on mental health.
Calls for urgent investigation into DIY abortion deaths
A leaked NHS email revealed 13 incidents under investigation, including the deaths of two women and the murder of a baby aborted alive.
Franklin Graham blames unrest on 'liberal, socialist-leaning leadership'
Prominent evangelist Franklin Graham has warned of "all-out socialism" if Americans do not vote for leaders who "love this country, defend the Constitution, & support law & order."
'I Love JK Rowling' poster removed from Edinburgh train station after trans comments
A poster saying 'I Love JK Rowling' has been removed from Edinburgh's main train station after the Harry Potter author criticised trans ideology.
'Churches might be one of the biggest propagators of racist ideology' - Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz
Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz says many churches set out to tackle racism but get cold feet when they realize that the problem "goes all the way to the top" of their own institution.