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Calls for diversity of opinion to be respected after Ann Widdecombe's death
Peers called for greater tolerance and respect for differing opinions during tributes to Ann Widdecombe in the House of Lords this week.
Independent review finds Church of England safeguarding response re-traumatised abuse survivor
An independent review has concluded that the Church of England repeatedly failed a survivor of alleged sexual and spiritual abuse by clergy, finding that both its initial response to her disclosures in 2001 and a later national safeguarding investigation left her "further traumatised".
How a partnership between African churches is helping communities see again
For millions of adults in low-income and rural areas, poor vision affects everything from earning a living to reading Scripture. Christian Today spoke with Rev Irene Akuku and Julius Mujuni about why churches have become key partners in expanding access to vision care in Uganda.
Christian group casts doubt on Ofcom's online porn age checks
CARE did the unenviable task of spending a week checking pornographic websites.
Reintroducing rejected assisted suicide bill is a 'democratic outrage'
There have been at least 10 attempts to legalise assisted suicide since 2000.
When God changes our plans: trusting Him through disappointment
We may not understand every twist in the journey, but we can trust the Author.
17,000 sign petition in support of sacked pro-life teacher Sarah Morse
“If a teacher can lose their job simply for answering a pupil's question according to their conscience, then every teacher of faith receives the same message: Hide your beliefs - or risk losing your career," says SPUC, which is supporting the teacher.
French evangelicals express ‘deep sadness’ after parliament approves assisted suicide law
France’s leading evangelical body has expressed “deep sadness” after the country’s parliament approved legislation legalising assisted suicide.
New school trans guidance receives mixed response from Christians
New guidance said primary schools should only very rarely support the social transitioning of their students.
Imprisoned executive who inspired Matt Damon movie credits God with turning his life around
Mark Whitacre, who was portrayed by Matt Damon in a movie about his life, said, "God took my life from ashes to beauty".
Arrests of children for sexual offences reach record levels
Police figures have shown that children are being arrested in record numbers for sexual offences.
Court orders Saeed Abedini to return 5-year-old daughter to mother in Turkey
A federal court in Virginia has ordered Saeed Abedini, who garnered headlines in the 2010s when he was imprisoned for his faith in Iran, to return his 5-year-old daughter to her mother in Turkey.
Conversion therapy ban would privilege 'one contested therapeutic philosophy'
A ban could mean those who want help, would struggle to find it.
Premier League stars use World Cup spotlight to share Christian faith with millions online
Several Premier League footballers are using the global attention surrounding the FIFA World Cup to speak openly about their Christian faith, taking part in a Bible campaign encouraging fans around the world to engage with Scripture.
Christians launch declaration challenging pro-Palestinian document after Church of England vote
The Kairos II document, that the Church of England voted to "hear" and engage with, has been described by critics as "thoroughly dishonest and acerbic".
France votes to legalise assisted suicide
France's National Assembly has given final approval to a landmark law to legalise assisted suicide.