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Pope condemns 'senseless and irresponsible' stigmatisation of migrants
Pope Francis said on Friday it was "senseless and irresponsible" to stigmatize migrants and see all of them as threats to society, weighing in again on one of the most divisive issues in the United States.

Open letter urges CofE bishops to 'revise, postpone or withdraw' transgender services guidance
An open letter to the Church of England's House of Bishops has called on them to 'revise, postpone or withdraw' their controversial guidance on services of welcome for transgender people.
Let's get the saints out and into circulation
We seem increasingly to be living in 'interesting times' where our society is torn by division, instability and polarisation.

Transgender family: dad was a woman, son is transitioning
In Britain's first multigenerational transgender family, stepdad was a woman and son is becoming a daughter

Bishop of Lichfield leads Holocaust Centre visit
The centre, near Nottingham, is the UK's only dedicated Holocaust museum.
Pope says killing of women has become 'plague' in Latin America
Pope Francis urged Latin America's leaders on Thursday to shun corruption and tackle gang violence, drug trafficking and the killing of women.
Queen sends Brexit message to UK politicians â end your bickering
While Elizabeth, 92, did not mention Brexit explicitly in an annual speech to her local Women's Institute in Norfolk, the monarch said every generation faced 'fresh challenges and opportunities'.

Italy's Protestants and Catholics hit back at hardline anti-migrant movement
Catholics and Protestants in Italy have signed a joint declaration on migrants urging a spirit of humanity and solidarity.

Church of England transgender guidance: clergy can 'take it or leave it,' says Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby tried to allay concerns about the Church of England's rededication guidance for trans-identified members by saying in a recent interview that it's not "a change of doctrine" and those opposed to it can "ignore it."

#NationalComplimentDay: Why it's not as easy as it sounds
The world is full of short-tempered people, angry at things they read or hear, or that their day hasn't gone well. What better way to spread a little sweetness and light?

What's wrong with Jordan Peterson? 12 Rules for Life, and why they aren't
Generally speaking, Peterson is loathed by liberals and loved by conservatives â including and especially Christian conservatives.

California State senator replaces male and female gender pronouns with 'they'
California State senator Hannah-Beth Jackson has replaced traditional male and female gender pronouns during judicial committee hearings with 'they'.

Archbishop of Canterbury apologises after Bishop Bell inquiry finds latest allegations unfounded
An investigation by ecclesiastical lawyer Timothy Briden has concluded that allegations against Bell were unfounded.

Male escort who thought he was gay finds he's straight after year of celibacy
A former male escort who claims to have slept with 150 men now says he is straight after going celibate for a year.

Indonesia frees Christian politician Ahok, jailed for blasphemy
'I am very thankful to God for allowing me to spend time in prison.'