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Church leaders oppose Israel's annexation of the West Bank
The heads of the Church of England and Catholic Church in England and Wales have expressed their opposition to the annexation of West Bank territory by Israel.
Racism on the agenda for most UK churches, survey finds
In the poll of nearly 500 Premier listeners, three quarters (74%) said their church had mentioned the issue since the death of unarmed black man George Floyd last month.
More than 250 crosses removed from churches in China, pastors threatened with imprisonment & church closures
More than 250 crosses were removed from churches by Chinese authorities in China's Anhui province alone between January and April this year. The shocking statistics highlights an escalating crackdown on Christianity in communist China.
Abortions in England and Wales reach record high
New Government figures reveal that abortions in England and Wales have reached an all time high, with thousands of pregnancies terminated last year on the grounds of disability alone.
Churches experience surge in interest during Covid-19 - study
Churches across the UK have experienced a surge in interest following the outbreak of coronavirus, new research from the Evangelical Alliance has found.
Liberty University President Jerry Falwell apologises over racism tweet
Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. has apologized for a racially insensitive tweet he posted last month making fun of Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's blackface controversy after some staffers resigned and African American alumni demanded an apology.
JK Rowling stands by comments on women's rights after fierce backlash
JK Rowling is standing her ground over comments on women's rights after facing fierce criticism over her response to an article that referred to "people who menstruate".
JK Rowling fights back against 'transphobic' accusations: 'It isn't hate to speak the truth'
The Harry Potter author, who has previously voiced similar sentiments online, said that speaking about biological sex is not hateful.
Call for urgent inquiry after court ruled man could be left to die
Christian Concern is calling for an urgent inquiry after the Court of Protection ruled that a man who did not want to live with a stoma bag could be left to die.
Bishops take the knee in memory of George Floyd
Church of England bishops took the knee on Tuesday to mark two weeks since the death of George Floyd.
Government roundtable hears call to work with faith leaders on tackling coronavirus
Faith leaders at the roundtable said that religious communities had a vital role to play in tackling the pandemic.
Churches may be allowed to re-open for collective worship from 4 July
A senior Government minister has suggested churches may be able to resume collective worship from 4 July.
Methodist Church has 'not eradicated the problem' of racism yet, says Conference Secretary
Rev Dr Jonathan Hustler, Secretary of the Methodist Conference in Britain, said that "racism is a denial of the gospel".
Persecuted pastors, lonely and discouraged, find new hope to carry on
Pastor Joshua from Myanmar was sitting alone in a prison cell, feeling forgotten and hopeless. His persecutors had won. Then a pair of strangers paid him a visit in prison, and everything made sense...
Church of England must set its 'house in order' when it comes to racism
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said that the Church of England must continue to repent and take action to address its own failings on racism.
White Christians kneel in repentance for racism before black Christians in viral video
A prayer group from Houston, Texas called Praytest has started a movement after its members made a video showing white Christians kneeling in repentance for racism in front of a group of black Christians.