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Family meals are good for the grown-ups, too, not just the kids
For all the parents feeling exhausted by the cooking, cleaning and planning of a million meals during the pandemic, there's some good news. Commensality, or the sharing of food with others, is beneficial for your physical and mental health.
Pro-life group fundraising for judicial review into Northern Ireland abortion law
A leading pro-life group is hoping to raise over £100,000 to fund a judicial review into Westminster's "illegitimate and unconstitutional" efforts to impose abortion on Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland minister to receive new powers to impose expanded abortion despite strong criticism
MPs voted by 431 votes to 89 last week to approve new regulations that will give the Northern Ireland secretary sweeping new powers to impose expanded abortion access on Northern Ireland.
India's church ministers ask for prayer as country battles second wave
As India records record deaths and Covid-19 cases, church ministers in the country are asking for prayer.
John Stott's vision 'still relevant' in today's 'hostile' world
John Stott's vision of respectful dialogue and incarnational mission are as relevant today as they were during his lifetime, says his close friend, Christian doctor and ethicist John Wyatt.
Equality watchdog calls for gender critical views to be protected under law
The equality watchdog has expressed its concerns for freedom of speech if the sacking of a researcher over a trans critical tweet is upheld.
China tightens regulations on clergy
The measures are "one more weapon" to restrict religious communities, says one human rights lawyer.
Josh Duggar arrested on child porn charges
Josh Duggar, of 19 Kids and Counting fame, is facing up to 20 years in jail on child pornography charges.
Church of England sets out vision for further education engagement
The Church of England is seeking to expand its involvement in the further education sector.
Christian politician formally charged over views on marriage and sexuality
Finland's Prosecutor General has formally charged a Christian MP after she expressed a traditional view on marriage and sexuality.
Bishop suspended over church property sale dies aged 74
Former Episcopal Church Bishop J. Jon Bruno, who garnered controversy and a suspension when he unsuccessfully tried to sell a church property still being used by a congregation, has died at age 74.
Alarm over street pastor's 'brutal' arrest
Christians have expressed their concern over the arrest of a street pastor in north-west London last week over his comments on marriage and gender.
Mentoring scheme launched to encourage Christians to go into the media
Young Christians hoping to take their first steps into the media are being invited to apply to a new mentoring scheme launched by UK charity Christians in Media.
Dozens of Christians killed in week of violence in Nigeria
Radicalised Fulani herdsmen killed 10 Christians sheltering in a camp for displaced people in north-central Nigeria on Monday night.
Married Hillsong creative director resigns over lewd photos
The creative director of a Hillsong Church in New Jersey has resigned over inappropriate photos sent to a volunteer.
Holy Land's economic crisis forces pupils to withdraw from Christian schools
Christian schools in the Holy Land are struggling as families withdraw their children because of economic hardship brought on by the pandemic.