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High Court to decide if children can give informed consent on gender reassignment
High Court to decide if children can give informed consent on gender reassignment

The High Court is hearing a test case this week into whether children and teenagers can give informed consent to gender reassignment treatment.

China's Christians fear new religious regulations will squeeze freedoms
China's Christians fear new religious regulations will squeeze freedoms

Christians in China are fearing more difficulties with the introduction of new religious measures next month that will tighten state control over church activities.

Cat owners are less likely to go to church - study
Cat owners are less likely to go to church - study

The furry felines that have a reputation for living on their own terms were more likely to be the pet of choice for atheists, the study of 2,000 Americans found.

Free speech, religious liberty to be protected when Northern Ireland same-sex marriage laws change
Free speech, religious liberty to be protected when Northern Ireland same-sex marriage laws change

The Government has promised that some free speech and religious liberty protections will be put in place when Northern Ireland's marriage laws change this month.

Attacks on Christians and other civilians in Burkina Faso are 'war crimes'
Attacks on Christians and other civilians in Burkina Faso are 'war crimes'

Hundreds of civilians, including many Christians, have been killed in attacks by armed Islamist groups in Burkina Faso in the past year.

United Methodist Church leaders say a split is 'best means to resolve our differences' over sexuality
United Methodist Church leaders say a split is 'best means to resolve our differences' over sexuality

The United Methodist Church (UMC) has published proposals to formally split because of differences over non-celibate LGBT clergy and same-sex marriage.

Donald Trump launches evangelical coalition as he defends Iran decision
Donald Trump launches evangelical coalition as he defends Iran decision

President Donald Trump launched his "Evangelicals for Trump" coalition on Friday night as he defended the US killing of Iran's top military leader, Qasem Soleimani, in the face of strong criticism.

Memorial service celebrates 'incredible legacy' of late evangelist Reinhard Bonnke
Memorial service celebrates 'incredible legacy' of late evangelist Reinhard Bonnke

The Christ for All Nations (CfaN) founder died on December 7, 2019, at the age of 79 after a ministry spanning six decades.

Send flowers to your pastor's wife, says Tony Evans after passing of his own wife from cancer
Send flowers to your pastor's wife, says Tony Evans after passing of his own wife from cancer

Pastor Tony Evans has a thoughtful suggestion for people asking how they can help him in the wake of his wife's death from cancer.

'God has huge plans for every one of you,' Justin Bieber tells his fans
'God has huge plans for every one of you,' Justin Bieber tells his fans

He also told fans he loves following the plans God has for him.

Kalley Heiligenthal says she's choosing to start the new year with 'triumphant thankfulness' after daughter's death
Kalley Heiligenthal says she's choosing to start the new year with 'triumphant thankfulness' after daughter's death

The Bethel worship leader admits that she felt "resistance to move into a decade without Olive" but has chosen to push past it in the faith that she is alive in Christ.

Abortion provider boss campaigning for abortion up to birth awarded honorary doctorate by Kent University
Abortion provider boss campaigning for abortion up to birth awarded honorary doctorate by Kent University

The Chief Executive Officer of the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS), the UK's largest independent abortion provider, was made an Honorary Doctor of Science

Pastor John Piper on the 'most outrageous thing' Jesus ever said
Pastor John Piper on the 'most outrageous thing' Jesus ever said

Popular preacher John Piper told tens of thousands of young Christians at the 2020 Passion Conference what he believes to have been the "most outrageous thing" Jesus ever said.

Kanye West dominates Billboard's gospel charts
Kanye West dominates Billboard's gospel charts

A gospel album released by Kanye West over Christmas has reached number two on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart, second only to his first Christian album released last October.

Archbishop of Sydney appeals for prayer after weeks of devastating fires in Australia
Archbishop of Sydney appeals for prayer after weeks of devastating fires in Australia

With fires continuing to ravage parts of Australia, the Archbishop of Sydney has issued an urgent appeal for prayer.

Young couples foregoing having children because of climate concerns
Young couples foregoing having children because of climate concerns

Couples under 35 who are childless are more likely to say that they won't have children because they do not want to exacerbate climate change or overpopulation.