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Ruth Gledhill
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Former employee of Tony Blair's Faith Foundation turns whistleblower
The Charity Commission has called a meeting with representatives of the Tony Blair Faith Foundation after a former senior employee raised concerns about aspects of its operation.
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Tributes for Jim Dobbin: Catholic MP who received highest honour from the Pope
The MP for Heywood and Middleton, who died yesterday, was pro-life, anti same sex marriage and a staunch socialist.
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Is secularism to blame for the rise in antisemitic and anti-Muslim sentiment in Britain?
Secularists have condemned communities secretary Eric Pickles for implying that "aggressive secularism" has contributed to religious conflict and intolerance.
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The young nuns: Justin Welby invites young people to live monastic life at Lambeth Palace
Young people in Britain are being invited to become a monk or a nun for a year. Their Abbot will be the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.
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Brooks Newmark 'way off the mark' in telling charities to 'stick to knitting'
New government minister branded "way off the mark" after urging charities to stay out of politics and stick to knitting.
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Scottish independence: opposing politicians in being nice to each other shocker
The moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has praised two leading politicians for the way they conducted themselves while discussing the country's future.
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Prince Charles condemns 'diabolic evil' of Iraq persecution
The Prince of Wales has sent a letter condemning the "diabolic evil" behind the "barbaric persecution" of Christians and members of other faiths in Iraq.
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Iraq: What influence does Justin Welby have in bringing British Jihadists to justice?
The Archbishop of Canterbury said today that the West had been slow to wake up to Iraq. Now it has, what can it do?
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Faith schools a 'religious affront' say coalition of religious leaders
Faith schools are "a religious affront" and discriminate against children in ways that are incompatible with religious teachings about equality, openness and fairness, according to a coalition of religious leaders.
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IS in Iraq: Yazidi women raped, murdered and sold as brides
Christian Aid has "utterly condemned" the rape, sex slavery and murders of Yazidi women in Iraq.
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British Jews and Muslims: Do not make the UK a proxy war zone
Britain's Muslim and Jewish community leaders have united in calling for 'peace, wisdom and hope over conflict' in Israel and Palestine.
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Secularists warn against 'proselytising' through school chaplaincy programmes
Secularists have warned against 'proselytising' through chaplaincy programmes in England after new plans were implemented to fund school chaplaincies in Australia.
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'Long-term it looks terrible,' says Christian Aid partner in Iraq
"IS is so well mobilised, so entrenched. We don't anticipate them going anywhere quickly," says Ann Ward.
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Former Irish PM Albert Reynolds dies
A central figure in the Northern Ireland peace process, Albert Reynolds has died aged 81.
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Mission in Cornwall faces 'organisational death spiral' unless giving increases
Truro is facing a £1 million shortfall this year.
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