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Mexican Christians wary of new indigenous protection laws
Despite their being hailed by some as a victory for indigenous rights, a leading international charity has warned that new reforms to Mexican law that will allow indigenous communities to enforce local customs and traditions instead risk escalating the persecution of Christians.
Calls for more resignations over John Smyth failures
Victims of prolific abuser John Smyth have called for more resignations after the Archbishop of Canterbury's decision to step down over his failure to report the abuse to police.
Welby's resignation 'does not absolve' Church of England, says bishop
The Church of England's lead bishop for safeguarding, Joanne Grenfell, has said that the Church of England must remain committed to making "wholesale changes" after the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Welby has 'done the right thing' by resigning
A vicar who helped organise a widely supported petition calling for Justin Welby to step down as Archbishop of Canterbury has welcomed his resignation.
Justin Welby resigns as Archbishop of Canterbury
It came after days of mounting pressure in which critics said his position had become "untenable".
Calls continue for Welby to step down over John Smyth scandal
Thousands have signed a petition launched by members of the Church of England General Synod calling for the Archbishop of Canterbury's resignation.
In Northern Ireland it's easier to come out as gay than Christian, says evangelical group
In schools across Northern Ireland, students are finding it more challenging to reveal their Christian faith than their sexual orientation, according to testimony provided during an ongoing inquiry into Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE) at Stormont.
Parliament urged to reject assisted suicide bill
Campaigners are pleading with MPs to reject proposals to legalise assisted suicide, warning that any change to the law will put vulnerable people at risk.
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.
London church service remembers journalists killed 'on the frontline'
A poignant remembrance service will be held in London this week to commemorate reporters, photographers and other media workers killed bringing the news from around the world.
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
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
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".
CPS considers sexual offence charges against born again Christian Russell Brand
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is considering bringing criminal charges against British comedian and presenter Russell Brand after the Metropolitan Police submitted a file of evidence involving multiple sexual offence allegations.
Christians appeal for help amid slaughters in central Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen killed six Christians on Friday and Saturday (Nov. 1-2) in Benue state, Nigeria after slaughtering 15 Christians in a nearby village two days prior, sources said.
Thousands participate in first ever 'March for Jesus' in Dublin to share hope of the gospel, pray for Ireland
"We are here to bless our city, we are here to bless this island both north and south."