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Government restrictions on religion remain high across the world - Pew
Government restrictions on religious beliefs remain at high levels around the world, but religion-related terrorism has declined, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center.
Coptic Archbishop urges greater international cooperation to tackle persecution
The Coptic Archbishop of London has called for a "new narrative" in global interfaith dialogue - "one that focuses on human dignity".
Churches need to offer a positive vision of sex, marriage and sexuality, says academic
"We are witnessing a profound recession of marriage across the Western world and it is hitting the poor the hardest," says Christian psychiatrist and academic.
Churches must tackle pornography, conference hears
Churches need to tackle the issue of pornography but often struggle to do so because the subject "feels dirty", a Christian ministry has warned.
Southern Baptist debate on abuse probe is extended for another week
Members of the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee have again delayed a decision to waive attorney-client privilege in an investigation into alleged sexual abuse in the denomination, calling for another week of deliberations.
Cautious welcome for China's abortion reduction policy
China is introducing limits on abortion as it grapples with the disastrous fallout of its decades-long one-child policy.
The Lancet apologises over 'bodies with vaginas' cover
Prestigious medical journal The Lancet has apologised after replacing the term 'women' with "bodies with vaginas".
Ex-trans Christian defends evangelical training event after Oxford college's apology
A Christian woman who used to be transgender has defended an evangelical training event after an Oxford college apologised for allowing it to take place on its campus.
Online church was challenging but opened up new opportunities, says report
The report, "British Ritual Innovation under Covid-19", suggests hybrid is here to stay but the experience needs to be improved.
Christian Resources Exhibition returns after 18 month absence
The Christian Resources Exhibition is gearing up for its return nearly 18 months after doors were closed on the event due to the pandemic.
Trump doesn't understand how any Catholics could support Biden
After being touted as the most pro-life US president ever, Donald Trump believes his successor to be the exact opposite.
Christians flee to Afghanistan's remote regions to escape the Taliban
Christians in Afghanistan are leaving the cities in a bid to evade the Taliban, according to partners of Release International.
Learning to celebrate despite heartache
Facing hardships does not negate the need for celebration.
Nottingham University accepts pro-life priest
A Catholic priest initially turned down for a chaplaincy role by the University of Nottingham has now been accepted.
Evangelicals say religious freedom must be protected after Switzerland backs same-sex marriage
"The freedom of churches must be protected," the Swiss Evangelical Alliance has said after same-sex marriage received overwhelming public support in a referendum.
Over 1,100 church leaders urge government not to cut Universal Credit
Church Action on Poverty, Christians Against Poverty, Church of England bishops and the former Vice President of the Methodist Church are among those making the call to Boris Johnson ahead of the £20 per week cut.