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Singing despite the suffering
Singing despite the suffering

Life is hard for women in Congo, but this group is trusting God.

Christians in Nigeria more likely to be killed in jihadist violence - report
Christians in Nigeria more likely to be killed in jihadist violence - report

The latest figures from the Observatory for Religious Freedom in Africa (ORFA) challenge attempts to blame the violence on climate change, historical grievances or criminality.

Pope Francis open to retiring if it's God's will
Pope Francis open to retiring if it's God's will

Speaking to journalists on a return flight from Canada, Pope Francis said he should slow down on his international travel and possibly consider retiring, but only if he discerns that it's God's will.

Welby meets conservative bishops over Lambeth 1.10
Welby meets conservative bishops over Lambeth 1.10

The Archbishop of Canterbury has reportedly offered to write a letter affirming Lambeth 1.10 as the official stance of the Anglican Communion on human sexuality.

Court of Appeal to hold urgent meeting over Archie Battersbee
Court of Appeal to hold urgent meeting over Archie Battersbee

The Court of Appeal will hold an urgent online meeting at 11am on Monday to discuss the case of Archie Battersbee following interventions by the government and UN.

Archie Battersbee's mother makes last ditch appeal to Health Secretary
Archie Battersbee's mother makes last ditch appeal to Health Secretary

The mother of Archie Battersbee has written an urgent letter to the Health Secretary urging the government to prevent his life support from being withdraw.

Archbishop of York appeals for unity despite deep divisions
Archbishop of York appeals for unity despite deep divisions

The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has tried to bridge the deep divisions at the Lambeth Conference over sexual morality by calling on Anglican Communion bishops to show unity for the sake of evangelism.

Dozens of Christians kidnapped in northern Nigeria
Dozens of Christians kidnapped in northern Nigeria

Suspected Islamic extremists on Monday night kidnapped 36 people from a predominantly Christian village outside the city of Kaduna, in northern Nigeria.

UN considering Archie Battersbee life support case
UN considering Archie Battersbee life support case

The UK government has been told to keep Archie Battersbee alive while it considers the case for removing his life support.

Divisions over identity and sexuality will 'not be solved at this conference', says Welby
Divisions over identity and sexuality will 'not be solved at this conference', says Welby

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has told the Lambeth Conference of Anglican bishops that their disagreements over "human identity and sexuality" will "not be solved at this conference".

Global South bishops say, 'We most certainly cannot walk together'
Global South bishops say, 'We most certainly cannot walk together'

It is not clear in what sense, if any, a Communion that does not share communion can be said to share such unity.

Archbishop of Canterbury to meet Global South bishops over Resolution 1.10
Archbishop of Canterbury to meet Global South bishops over Resolution 1.10

The Archbishop of Canterbury is to meet Global South bishops on Saturday after they announced they would be tabling their own resolution affirming Lambeth 1.10.

Law Commission criticised over wedding proposals
Law Commission criticised over wedding proposals

The Law Commission's plans to "modernise" wedding ceremonies will "devalue" the institution, according to critics.

Controversial Tavistock gender clinic for children to close following review
Controversial Tavistock gender clinic for children to close following review

The NHS is closing the gender identity clinic at the Tavistock and Portman Trust, the London-based facility whose practices have faced considerable scrutiny in recent years.

Mother of Archie Battersbee is 'devastated' after Supreme Court refuses to intervene
Mother of Archie Battersbee is 'devastated' after Supreme Court refuses to intervene

The Supreme Court has refused to give the parents of Archie Battersbee more time to take their legal case to the UN.

'Invite the young men back,' Jordan Peterson tells churches
'Invite the young men back,' Jordan Peterson tells churches

Conservative author and speaker Jordan Peterson says the Church must be a welcoming place for young people and young men in particular.