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Mum says she was banned from pub for wearing 'woman' T-shirt
A mother-of-one says she was banned from her local pub in Macclesfield for wearing a T-shirt styled with a dictionary definition of 'woman' on the front.

People have 'lost confidence' in politics, says Bishop of Salisbury
Britain's tumultuous exit from the European Union has shaken people's confidence in the political process, the Bishop of Salisbury has warned.

Christian baker allowed to proceed with lawsuit against Colorado state
A federal judge ruled Masterpiece Cakeshop owner Jack Phillips could continue with his lawsuit against the Colorado Civil Rights Commission over claims of religious discrimination

Methodist leaders back lesbian couple targeted at Christmas
Methodist leaders in Manchester have spoken out in support of a lesbian couple targeted for abuse at Christmas.

New light on John Wesley: Methodism's oldest chapel honours founder with stained glass window
The window made by glass artist Andrew Taylor was installed today at the New Room in central Bristol.

Fund Trump's wall, Hispanic evangelical leader tells Democrats
Parts of the US government have been shut down in an impasse over funding the wall, a key Trump campaign promise.

Spanish evangelicals celebrate another year of growth
Evangelicalism in Spain is on the rise, according to official figures, with nearly 200 new places of worship registered last year.

Happy Tuesday: God is (still) with you
In our culture, once the festivities finish the malaise manifests.

A two-word argument against 'transgender liturgy'
After all, shouldn't churches welcome transgender people? Didn't Jesus come for everyone â especially those often marginalised or discriminated against?

Ukraine Orthodox Church marks first Christmas free of Russian 'fetters'
Hundreds of Ukrainians queued in the snow after the lavish two-hour liturgy at Kiev's St Sophia Cathedral.

Why the First Commandment is crucial for religious liberty
Those officials see very clearly that if believers are allowed to proclaim the lordship of Christ, their ultimate loyalty cannot be to the state.

NHS faces huge challenges to boost 'unacceptable' mental health provision for young people
The Government faces huge challenges in delivering on its promise to ensure more young people have access to mental health services, The Children's Society has warned.

In chilling move, Chinese official erases First Commandment
'This is a national policy. You should have a clear understanding of the situation. Don't go against the government.'

Pope says boats carrying 49 migrants stranded in the Mediterranean should be allowed to dock
The Pope made a 'heartfelt appeal' to European leaders on Sunday to end their stand-off over two rescue boats carrying 49 migrants in the Mediterranean.

Egypt's President Sisi opens mega-mosque and Middle East's largest cathedral in New Capital
Copts, the largest Christian minority in the Middle East, held a a midnight mass in the Cathedral of the Nativity.

'We are witches': Abuse scandal divides parishes and politics in Poland
Many parishioners believe she and other mothers of those molested 'simply convicted an innocent man', she said.