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Church of England covered up 'prolific and abhorrent' John Smyth abuse, independent review finds
An independent review led by Keith Makin found that Smyth had perpetrated "prolific and abhorrent" abuse over decades and that the response of the Church of England "amounted to a cover-up".
Trump credits God as he declares US election victory
Trump, who won the majority of the Christian vote, said in his victory speech that God had saved his life for a reason.
Silent prayer outside abortion clinics is 'not necessarily' a crime
People who pray silently outside abortion clinics may not necessarily be committing a crime, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.
Introduction of abortion clinic buffer zones 'tragic day for women'
The introduction of abortion clinic buffer zones across England and Wales has been branded a "tragic day for women".
Nearly 60,000 people sign letter asking Keir Starmer to protect freedom of thought and prayer
A letter asking the Prime Minister to act to protect freedom of thought and silent prayer has been signed nearly 60,000 times.
Calls for Archbishop of Canterbury to resign over gay sex comments
"Those bishops who depart from the clear unambiguous teaching of the CofE should resign."
Fears for Christians in Nigeria after Boko Haram releases shocking execution video
Open Doors has expressed concern about Nigerian Christians living at risk of deadly attacks by Islamist extremists after a graphic video was released showing the brutal execution of four "infidels".
Archbishop of Canterbury's gay sex comments spark backlash
Evangelicals have expressed "disbelief" at comments made by the Archbishop of Canterbury in which he claimed that gay sex is not sinful if it is within a committed relationship.
Welsh Senedd's rejection of assisted suicide welcomed
A vote against assisted suicide in the Welsh Senedd has been welcomed by campaigners opposed to legalising the practice.
Global persecution of Christians has worsened - report
Christians are living under increased threat of violence, discrimination and other human rights abuses.
Campaigners call on Welsh Senedd to reject assisted suicide
Campaigners opposed to assisted suicide are demonstrating outside the Welsh Senedd today as it debates a motion asking Westminster to make the practice legal in England and Wales.
Archbishop of Canterbury reveals ancestor's connections to slavery
The Archbishop of Canterbury has issued a public statement after discovering an ancestor's connection to the slave trade in the Caribbean.
Christians called to protect women and womanhood under 'new patriarchy' of trans ideology
Transgender ideology is "deeply misogynistic" and Christians must work to protect the preciousness of women and femininity, a conference has heard.
Church urged to offer hope and choice for people facing unwanted same-sex attraction
People suffering as a result of unwanted same-sex attraction or gender confusion should be allowed to seek professional help, and the Church must offer a more hopeful message than simply telling them to be celibate for the rest of their lives, an international gathering has heard.
Western nations asked to protect religious freedom amid growing intolerance
"Religious believers in the West are increasingly being targeted, marginalised, and sometimes even prosecuted for peacefully expressing their traditional religious convictions about family, marriage, and human nature."
Christians called to act as UK faces 'worst ever threat of assisted suicide becoming law'
"With huge pressure in the media and politics, we face the worst ever threat of assisted suicide becoming law. I urge you, please, to write to politicians to share your concerns."