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Ex-trans woman says doctor played down impact of medical transition
A woman who transitioned to become a man before returning to her biological sex has spoken of the "lie" she was told by a doctor about the gender reassignment process.
The Dean's Beans: Blackburn Cathedral launches its own range of tea and coffee
When Blackburn Cathedral launched its own gin two years ago, it started turning a profit in just six months. Now it's hoping to repeat that success with its new tea and coffee blends.
Church coronavirus risk still 'very low', says science chief
The Government's Chief Scientific Adviser has said that older people can continue to attend church as normal for now.
Pope livestreams Mass for people with coronavirus
Pope Francis is utilising live broadcasts to reach people affected by the coronavirus, including the vulnerable and medical workers on the frontline of the fight against the outbreak.
Four Willow Creek summit staffers have coronavirus
Four people involved with the Willow Creek Leadership Summit in Germany last month are now confirmed to have coronavirus.
Pastor tests positive for coronavirus, shook 100s of worshippers' hands in historic DC church
The pastor of a historic Georgetown Episcopal Church in Washington D.C. has become the first confirmed case of coronavirus in the district, and in an alarming development officials are now reporting that the church leader shook the hands of hundreds of worshippers during recent services.
More support for churches struggling with bat populations
Churches at risk of damage from unsustainable bat roosts are benefitting from a nationwide scheme to protect their buildings that will also enable the mammals to thrive.
Pregnant youth pastor killed, husband in critical condition after 'horrific' head-on crash
A pregnant youth pastor from Alabama and her unborn daughter have been killed, and her husband critically injured in a head-on crash at the weekend.
Appeal launched to support Christians in Bethlehem hit by coronavirus outbreak
The closure of the Church of Nativity and other tourist sites in Bethlehem due to the coronavirus is expected to have a "disastrous" impact on the local economy, including many Christians who rely on tourism for a living, a faith group has said.
The key to enduring suffering
There is a way to get through suffering - and it doesn't involve removing the source of the suffering!
Amid UK's coronavirus outbreak, no order - yet - for churches to close
Churches can continue to hold services and public events for now, although this may change as the Government meets this week to discuss its coronavirus strategy.
Over $150,000 raised for family of youth pastor who lost 4-year-old daughter in tornado
Over $150,000 has been raised for a youth pastor and his family after they lost their 4-year-old daughter and their home in last week's tornado close to Nashville, Tennessee.
Steep drop in the number of practising Christians in America
The proportion of practising Christians in the US has nearly halved in the last 20 years.
High school football coach fired for praying after games loses appeal to Federal Court
A federal court has ruled that a school district in Washington state was within its rights to dismiss a high school football coach after he refused to stop praying at the 50-yard line after games.
Faith groups must get their 'own house in order' if they are to advance women's rights - Christian Aid
In a report coinciding with International Women's Day, Christian Aid says that the "patriarchal structures" within faith groups have often been a "disservice" to women and girls throughout history.
Pope to livestream Sunday prayer in face of coronavirus outbreak
The Pope is to livestream his Sunday blessing from inside the Vatican in a bid to prevent large crowds gathering in St Peter's Square amid the coronavirus outbreak.