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Barclays to implement Supreme Court gender ruling
Barclays is striking a rather different tone from a few years ago when it said staff could use whichever facilities aligned with their preferred gender.

Nicaraguan churches subjected to state repression over Easter as religious restrictions intensify
As the government tightens its repression on religious activity, Protestant and Roman Catholic churches all over Nicaragua faced heavy curtailments during the Easter weekend celebrations this year, a Christian human rights group has said.

'Unprecedented' research shows worldwide majority believes in God
Most people worldwide believe in God, according to Bible Society research. Atheism is actually in the minority.

Man charged over Easter church vandalism
A man has been charged following a police investigation into the vandalism of churches in Leyland, near Preston, over Easter.

Study looks at reasons behind rise in arson attacks on Canadian churches
Arson attacks on Canadian churches have more than doubled since 2021, a new study finds, attributing the surge largely to public reaction over potential unmarked graves at former residential schools rather than anti-religious hostility.

Why a life built on a relationship with Jesus offers eternal security in an unstable world
It’s astounding how quickly life can shift.

Lee Strobel says near-death experiences and miracles prove the supernatural in the Bible is 'not fakery' but real
Bestselling Christian author and former investigative journalist, Lee Strobel, says Americans’ recent fascination with the unseen world led him to tackle one of his most personal and provocative subjects yet — miracles and near-death experiences, in an attempt to affirm Scripture and draw them closer to God.

Liverpool player Cody Gakpo to be warned over Jesus message
In the Premier League, Jesus is controversial, rainbow flags are not

TD Jakes ushers in new era at The Potter’s House with leadership transition to daughter
Jakes' daughter, Sarah Jakes Roberts, and her husband Pastor Touré Roberts will assume senior pastoral roles later this year, marking a new chapter for the church.

'Just believe it you idiot and see what happens' - how to bring Gen Z to church
What leads a man to become a "Reactionary Catholic Zoomer"?

German churches lost over a million followers last year, 'nones' now the largest group
Even those who remain don't seem to be going to church very often.

Equalities body gives interim guidance after Supreme Court trans ruling
The EHRC said that the guidance was necessary following the ruling due to public uncertainty about the ruling’s implications.

Call to end at-home abortions after abuses
At-home abortions are open to abuse, say campaigners.

Remembering over 10 million lives lost to abortion in the UK
On Sunday, a sombre milestone was observed – 57 years since the Abortion Act was implemented in the UK in 1968.

German cardinal calls on conclave to elect 'orthodox' pope
A German cardinal has warned that the Catholic Church faces a split if it fails to replace the late Pope Francis with an “orthodox” candidate.

Dutch euthanasia figures raise alarm ahead of assisted suicide vote
5% of Dutch deaths are done via euthanasia