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Nuclear weapons are 'an evil', says Church leader ahead of Hiroshima's 75th anniversary
The Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly has added his name to a statement calling for a world free of nuclear weapons ahead of the 75th anniversary of the atomic bomb being dropped on Hiroshima.
'Big Conversation' on clergy wellbeing launched
Church of England clergy are being encouraged to share their views on how greater care can be taken of their health and wellbeing.
Hate crime Bill threatens free speech, say Scottish bishops
The Bishops' Conference of Scotland said the growth of 'cancel culture' was "deeply concerning".
Court of Appeal reviews Government decision to allow DIY abortions during lockdown
The Court of Appeal is today hearing a legal challenge against the Government's decision to allow DIY abortions at home during the lockdown.
Developing countries facing coronavirus 'catastrophe' - report
A new report by Christian Aid has warned of a global "catastrophe" as the economic, social and political impact of Covid-19 around the world continues to unfold.
Gender transition treatment is a 'medical scandal' - JK Rowling
The medical treatment being offered to children and young people with gender dysphoria is the next "medical scandal", JK Rowling has said.
U-turn on threat to church weddings in Northern Ireland
Authorities in Northern Ireland have U-turned on a threat to de-register churches if they did not state their position on conducting same-sex weddings.
Steep rise in number of couples divorcing
The number of married couples divorcing rose sharply in the 12 months before lockdown started, figures show.
Church investigating Archbishop's handling of abuse complaints
The Church of England is investigating the Archbishop of Canterbury's handling of allegations of abuse by the late John Smyth QC.
China taking children away from Christian parents, threatens to send them to re-education camps
China has threatened to send children from Christian families to re-education camps, according to alarming reports from a member of a local church in the country.
Trans women won't be able to play in women's rugby tournaments
World Rugby is drawing up plans to stop trans women playing in female tournaments.
There is no 'right to die', says lawyer of Belgian man contesting healthy mother's euthanasia
Godelieva de Troyer suffered depression but was physical healthy when she was euthanized by lethal injection in Belgium in 2012. Her son is challenging her death at the European Court of Human Rights.
Scripture engagement has fallen during pandemic - survey
The switch to online services during the pandemic may have affected how much people delve into God's Word as new research by the American Bible Society has revealed a drop in Scripture engagement.
Over 100 faith leaders urge Democratic party to adopt pro-life policies
Over 100 faith leaders and theologians have signed an open letter to the Democrats calling on them to recognize the dignity of the unborn in their policy choices and move away from "abortion extremism".
Hate crime law will have 'detrimental effect on free speech', warns Church
The Free Church of Scotland said that the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill could result in the silencing of debate and legitimate criticism.
Coronavirus 'has hit church income hard' - Stewardship
Many churches have experienced a drop in income since the start of the pandemic, says Stewardship, which is encouraging them to consider online giving as a way to reverse the decline.