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Glasgow congregation votes to leave Episcopal Church of Scotland
A congregation in Glasgow has become the latest church to quit the Episcopal Church of Scotland over its liberal interpretation of Scripture.
Government urged to support Bill that would end 'postcode lottery' in palliative care
A Christian advocacy group is calling on the Government to support a change in the law so that more than 100,000 adults and children every year do not miss out on vital end of life care.
Fatherhood among Angola's fatherless generation
In a unique community called 16 June, former street children are embracing fatherhood after a lifetime of living rough, writes Sian Curry.
Jeremy Hunt reiterates support for lower abortion time limit
Pro-lifers have come to the defence of Jeremy Hunt after he was attacked over his support for reducing the abortion time limit.
A prayer for the Tories vying to be the next Prime Minister
The Evangelical Alliance has released a short prayer for Christians to use in conjunction with the Tory leadership contest.
Lebanon postpones demolition of Syrian refugee homes after pressure from World Vision and other agencies
The Lebanese government has postponed the demolition of thousands of homes sheltering Syrian refugees after coming under pressure from World Vision and other humanitarian agencies.
Wife of detained Chinese pastor freed after six months
The wife of a pastor being held in China has been freed from detention after six months.
UK rates poorly for family-friendly policies
Unicef has ranked the UK among the worst countries in Europe for policies designed to support new families.
The Church of England needs to think more clearly about transgender issues
The clear and rational stance taken by the Roman Catholic Church in its document 'Male and Female He Created Them: Towards a path of dialogue on the question of gender theory in education' stands in contrast to the confused thinking of the Church of England.
My Little Pony cartoon introduces first lesbian couple
Christian campaigners have criticised the makers of the My Little Pony children's cartoon for introducing the first lesbian couple to the show during Pride month.
New resource to support student mental wellbeing after research finds widespread unhappiness
The Student Christian Movement has launched a new resource to help students look after their mental health after a study found high levels of unhappiness on campus.
Michael Curry, Patrick Kielty, A Vicar's Life among winners at Sandford St Martin Awards
Bishop Michael Curry, who preached the sermon at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's wedding last year, is among the winners at this year's Sandford St Martin Awards.
Churches open for quiet reflection on Grenfell anniversary
To mark the second anniversary, Notting Hill Methodist Church will be open for quiet reflection from midnight on Friday.
Advertising Standards Authority bans 'harmful gender stereotypes'
Marketers will no longer be able to resort to "harmful gender stereotypes" to sell products or services under a new ban that has come into force today.
Dean of Wakefield Cathedral proposes compromise in dispute over female celebrants
The Dean of Wakefield Cathedral has proposed a compromise following a dispute with a traditionalist parishioner who could not in conscience accept communion from a female celebrant.
Christians welcome Government commitment to 'net zero' by 2050
Church leaders and Christian environmental campaigners have welcomed the Government's new target to achieve 'net zero' carbon emissions by 2050.