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Most Brits oppose relaxing gender recognition laws
Most Britons are opposed to relaxing the law so that it is easier for transgender people to change their legal gender, a YouGov poll has found.
Over 1,200 Christians killed in Nigeria in first half of 2020 - human rights group
The depressing figures came in a new report from a human rights group in Nigeria.
Loneliness and isolation are top priorities for churches after lockdown
Over half of the 638 church leaders surveyed from across the UK predict that loneliness and isolation will remain pressing issues for at least a year after the end of lockdown.
Former OM and Keswick Convention leader Peter Maiden passes away aged 72
Peter Maiden, the former international director of Operation Mobilisation and former chairman of the Keswick Convention, passed away on Monday at the age of 72.
Church services resume in Scotland, but with no more than 50 people
Churches can resume congregational worship, baptisms and christenings from today but attendance is capped at 50 people, subject to social distancing of 2m.
Christian campaigners hail 'miracle' as Sudan abolishes apostasy law
For many years, it has been illegal to convert to Christianity and even discussing religious beliefs could lead to arrest.
Faith leaders urge Chancellor to cancel debt of developing countries as they battle coronavirus
The former Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Williams is among the faith leaders calling on the Chancellor to cancel the debts of developing countries battling the impact of coronavirus.
Instagram, Facebook ban content from 'conversion therapy' group
Instagram and Facebook have bowed to pressure to remove content from a Northern Ireland-based charity offering help to people with unwanted same-sex attraction.
Transgender ideology is 'so dangerous' for young girls, says former health minister
"We seem to have developed a culture of organisations taking advice from respected lobby groups as gospel, when actually, sitting behind that is an agenda," Jackie Doyle-Price said.
Five killed in South Africa church hostage situation
At least 40 people were arrested after the attack on the church in the town of Zuurbekom on the outskirts of Johannesburg on Saturday morning.
Christians continue to leave Iraq while those that remain feel 'unsafe'
Christians continue to trickle out of Iraq at an alarming rate, with many still fearing the return of ISIS, Aid to the Church in Need has warned.
Anglican Archbishop of Hong Kong defends national security law despite worldwide criticism
"I welcome this law, although it is one that I wish were not necessary," he said.
Kanye West says God told him to run for president
Kanye West says God told him to run for president and he's chosen a Christian life coach as his running mate.
A third of practising Christians haven't watched online services during pandemic
The figure was higher among younger Christians.
£1m fund to help cathedral choirs weather impact of Covid-19
Third Estates Commissioner Dr Eve Pool said England's cathedrals were facing "enormous" challenges as a result of Covid-19.
Princess Anne pays tribute to seafarers on Sea Sunday
The Princess Royal thanked the many merchant crews who have worked through months of coronavirus to deliver food and medical supplies to countries around the world.