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In interview, Pope Francis calls priestly celibacy 'not eternal'
In an interview published Friday (March 10), Pope Francis called celibacy in the priesthood a gift from God but also a 'provisional' discipline observed mostly in the Western Church that is not essential to ordination.
Rick Warren shares 3 Bible passages that changed his mind on women pastors
Former Saddleback Church pastor and founder Rick Warren recently laid out three passages from the Bible that led him to conclude that it is acceptable for women to serve in the office of pastor.
Kate Forbes is Scottish public's favourite to be next first minister
Kate Forbes is in the lead among members of the general public to become Scotland's next first minister despite an earlier backlash over her conservative Christian beliefs.
Street preacher 'delighted and relieved' after 'misgendering' conviction overturned
A street preacher has spoken of his relief after successfully appealing his conviction over alleged 'misgendering'.
Rishi Sunak's urgent review into RSE welcomed
Rishi Sunak has ordered an urgent review into sex education in schools following reports of "age inappropriate" materials being used in some lessons.
Several dead after Jehovah's Witness shooting in Germany
Several people have been killed in a shooting at a Jehovah's Witness meeting hall in the Germany city of Hamburg.
Christian street preacher prosecuted for 'misgendering' to appeal conviction
The first street preacher in the UK to be prosecuted and reported to the government's counter-terrorism scheme for alleged 'misgendering' is returning to court on Thursday and Friday to appeal his conviction.
Judge says USA Powerlifting must allow biological males to compete in women's division
A Minnesota judge has ordered USA Powerlifting to allow trans-identified males to compete in the women's division amid a national debate about the fairness of allowing biological men who identify as females to compete against women.
YWAM founder diagnosed with stage 4 cancer
The founder of Youth with a Mission (YWAM) has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, his wife has shared.
Christians raise concerns over UK's Illegal Migration Bill
"We need to discuss and provide ways in which people can safely travel to a country of sanctuary and settle there."
Mission Aviation Fellowship working to end gender-based violence in Papua New Guinea
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is part of a group of NGOs that are combining forces to end violence against women in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
'Sad day' as MPs back abortion clinic buffer zones nationwide with protections for silent prayer
MPs last night moved forward with plans to impose buffer zones around abortion clinics across England and Wales.
New campaign to attract more RE teachers amid shortage
A campaign has been launched by parliamentarians and faith groups to attract a new generation of Religious Education teachers.
Why the women tea pickers of Bangladesh are the unsung heroes of our time
International Women's Day is a day when both the achievements of women are celebrated as well as a day to drive forward change for women worldwide.
Pro-life volunteer arrested again for silent prayer near abortion clinic
A pro-life volunteer has been arrested for a second time after praying silently near an abortion clinic.
Just 5% of Britons are giving something up for Lent
Only a small proportion of Brits are marking the season of Lent by giving something up, according to a poll.