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Church of England General Synod backs safeguarding reforms
The General Synod has voted to transfer most of the Church of England's national safeguarding staff to a new independent body while keeping diocesan and cathedral safeguarding officers as church employees.
Christmas was the deadliest time for Christians in Nigeria
Christmas in Nigeria, far from being a time in which the arrival of the Prince of Peace could be welcomed, turned out to be the deadliest and most violent month of the year for the country's persecuted Christians.
Christian group calls for investigation into OnlyFans
Christian charity CARE has called for an investigation into OnlyFans, following allegations that the streaming platform hosts criminal content, including child pornography, and is exploited by human traffickers.
Removal of High Court safeguard from assisted suicide bill 'deeply worrying', say opponents
Campaigners opposed to the legalisation of assisted suicide have strongly criticised the removal of a High Court safeguard from Kim Leadbeater's draft legislation.
Church of England repents for safeguarding failures
There was a sense in the chamber that the Church of England has finally recognised the seriousness of the harm that has been done to those whose cries for help have been ignored.
Pro-life volunteer moved on by police after praying silently, says lawyer
A pro-life volunteer was told to leave an abortion clinic buffer zone in the West Midlands after praying silently, her lawyer has said.
Could older people hold the key to church growth?
New research is highlighting the wide range of activities that churches are offering to older people â and the growing opportunities to present the Christian gospel.
Pope Francis calls for peace amid DRC crisis
The ongoing M23 offensive in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the most intense escalation of violence in the region since 2012, has drawn an urgent appeal for peace from Pope Francis.
Archbishop of York admits 'mistakes have been made' as bishop calls for him to go
The Archbishop of York has promised change in the Church of England after months of intense public scrutiny over safeguarding failures.
Wikipedia co-founder tells his faith story
Larry Sanger, the co-founder of Wikipedia, has publicly declared himself to be a Christian after years as a sceptic.
CoE grants £2 million to support struggling clergy
The Church of England has confirmed that it will be committing a £2 million grant to the Clergy Support Trust (CST), a centuries old charity that provides financial, health and wellbeing support to members of the clergy.
DRC bishops lament deadly toll of conflict
Protestant and Catholic leaders are united in their prayers that peace and humanity will return to the troubled country.
Scottish assisted dying proposals present 'serious dangers', charity warns
Christian charity CARE for Scotland has warned that proposed legislation on assisted suicide contains "serious dangers" that have "not been addressed" by proponents of the changes.
British Medical Association criticised over LGBT equality drive
The British Medical Association has been accused of being captured by "gender ideology" after it released a report that aimed "to understand and improve the experiences of LGBTQ+ medics".
CoE reparations plan 'poorly justified, historically uninformed'
The Church of England's plan to put £100 million towards slavery reparations has been condemned as "poorly justified, historically uninformed" and possibly lacking in legal justification.
St Ebbe's 'deeply shocked' by allegations against David Fletcher
The church of the late David Fletcher has said it is "deeply shocked" after the Church of England said it had received information concerning its former rector "of sexual abuse and coercive and controlling behaviour ... towards women and girls".