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'My prayers are with Liz Truss,' says Archbishop
'My prayers are with Liz Truss,' says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he is praying for Liz Truss following her resignation as Prime Minister.

After Truss' resignation, Christian leader says 'roots' of the current turmoil must be addressed
After Truss' resignation, Christian leader says 'roots' of the current turmoil must be addressed

Andy Flannagan, executive director of Christians in Politics, says the Prime Minister's exit from office warrants a time of sober reflection on the state of British public discourse and the media.

Churches apologise for child abuse failings as inquiry releases damning final report
Churches apologise for child abuse failings as inquiry releases damning final report

The IICSA inquiry found that the Church of England and Catholic Church in England and Wales put reputation before the welfare of children in their care, and failed to respond to victims with compassion.

'Black day for democracy' as MPs approve abortion clinic 'buffer zones'
'Black day for democracy' as MPs approve abortion clinic 'buffer zones'

Pro-lifers are decrying an amendment to the Public Order Bill that paves the way for the introduction of so-called 'buffer zones' around abortion clinics nationwide.

Poll finds strong opposition to gender self-identification plans
Poll finds strong opposition to gender self-identification plans

A Sunday Times poll has revealed widespread opposition to Scottish legislation that will make it easier and quicker for people to change their legal gender.

Church leaders launch new initiative affirming Christian teaching on marriage, sex and identity
Church leaders launch new initiative affirming Christian teaching on marriage, sex and identity

Church leaders who came together last year to oppose a ban on conversion therapy have launched a new initiative affirming Christian teaching on marriage, sex and identity.

European bishops make 'heartfelt' appeal for peace in Ukraine
European bishops make 'heartfelt' appeal for peace in Ukraine

In their statement, the bishops warned that an expansion of the war would have "disastrous consequences for humanity".

Church leaders oppose plans to move British embassy to Jerusalem
Church leaders oppose plans to move British embassy to Jerusalem

Church leaders are urging Prime Minister Liz Truss to rethink plans to move the British Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Government no longer recommends Mermaids advice line as school resource
Government no longer recommends Mermaids advice line as school resource

The Department for Education has updated its mental health guidance for schools and colleges to remove the advice line of the controversial transgender charity, Mermaids.

Church of England must 'learn from mistakes' over same-sex blessings and marriage
Church of England must 'learn from mistakes' over same-sex blessings and marriage

Anglicans from around the globe are expressing their pain and hurt at divisions over human sexuality in a new resource published by the Church of England Evangelical Council.

Christian parents call for Church of England transgender schools guidance to be dropped
Christian parents call for Church of England transgender schools guidance to be dropped

Christian parents who successfully challenged the Department for Education on transgender guidelines for schools are now asking the Church of England to scrap its own policy document.

Scottish government's gender self-ID plans get the green light from equalities committee
Scottish government's gender self-ID plans get the green light from equalities committee

Scottish government plans to allow people as young as 16 to choose their own gender are a step closer to becoming reality after they were approved by Holyrood's equalities committee.

Church leader asks for prayer after 10 killed in Irish petrol station explosion
Church leader asks for prayer after 10 killed in Irish petrol station explosion

The Bishop of Derry and Raphoe is asking people to pray for the injured and bereaved after a petrol station exploded in County Donegal, killing at least 10, including children.

Most teens have positive perception of Jesus, global study finds
Most teens have positive perception of Jesus, global study finds

Nearly 25,000 teenagers aged 13-17 across different faith groups and 26 countries, including the US and UK, were surveyed by Barna on how they relate to Jesus.

Gender-critical Catholic journalist arrested over alleged 'malicious' online posts
Gender-critical Catholic journalist arrested over alleged 'malicious' online posts

A Catholic journalist and outspoken critic of transgender ideology was arrested on Monday for allegedly posting "malicious" material online.

'No excuses,' say Archbishops as CofE safeguarding review uncovers hundreds of new cases
'No excuses,' say Archbishops as CofE safeguarding review uncovers hundreds of new cases

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have apologised for failings by the Church of England after an independent review revealed hundreds of new safeguarding cases that require further assessment or action.