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Chaplain branded a safeguarding risk by CofE seeks judicial review
Chaplain branded a safeguarding risk by CofE seeks judicial review

A chaplain who was labelled a safeguarding risk by the Church of England due to his traditional Christian views on gender identity is seeking a judicial review at the Royal Courts of Justice today.

Archbishop 'does not intend to resign' over John Smyth abuse failures
Archbishop 'does not intend to resign' over John Smyth abuse failures

The Archbishop of Canterbury "does not intend to resign" despite calls from influential clergy to go following a damning report into failings over the handling of the John Smyth abuse scandal.

Veteran prosecuted for silent prayer appeals for UK freedoms to be protected in Remembrance Sunday message
Veteran prosecuted for silent prayer appeals for UK freedoms to be protected in Remembrance Sunday message

An army reservist who was prosecuted for praying silently in an abortion clinic buffer zone has appealed to the UK to stand up for fundamental freedoms at home as well as overseas.

Church of England covered up 'prolific and abhorrent' John Smyth abuse, independent review finds
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 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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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.