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Christians call for action after 'alarming' rise in cases of children abusing other children
Christians call for action after 'alarming' rise in cases of children abusing other children

The rise in sexual abuse perpetrated by children on other children has been blamed on easy access to pornography via the internet.

Scottish government accused of downplaying pro-life views in abortion consultation
Scottish government accused of downplaying pro-life views in abortion consultation

The Scottish government has been accused of "deliberately diminishing" the views of thousands of people who responded to its consultation on home abortions.

Scots divided over gender identification reforms as government presses ahead
Scots divided over gender identification reforms as government presses ahead

The Scottish government is pressing ahead with reforms to gender identification despite mixed feelings among members of the public.

Pakistan's churches increase security over Taliban fears
Pakistan's churches increase security over Taliban fears

Churches in Pakistan are tightening their security over fears of the fallout from the Taliban's return to power in neighbouring Afghanistan.

Thousands march through London for the unborn
Thousands march through London for the unborn

March For Life UK brought thousands of people with a pro-life message to London over the weekend.

Inquiry identifies 'significant barriers' to reporting abuse in religious settings
Inquiry identifies 'significant barriers' to reporting abuse in religious settings

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) has identified "egregious failings" by religious organisations in the areas of child protection and safeguarding.

Plans to ban conversion therapy 'place faith leaders at risk of prosecution'
Plans to ban conversion therapy 'place faith leaders at risk of prosecution'

The admission comes in the Welsh government's equality impact assessment for its draft LGBTQ+ Action Plan for Wales.

Multi-faith group walking 500 miles to Glasgow ahead of UN climate summit
Multi-faith group walking 500 miles to Glasgow ahead of UN climate summit

People of different faiths are setting off for Glasgow this weekend to raise awareness of climate change ahead of the UN's COP26 summit in November.

Toolkit helps churches support Afghan refugees
Toolkit helps churches support Afghan refugees

A toolkit has been put together by the Church of England with information for churches on how they can welcome people resettling in the UK from Afghanistan.

Anglican Bishop of Ebbsfleet to join Catholic Church
Anglican Bishop of Ebbsfleet to join Catholic Church

The Anglican Bishop of Ebbsfleet is leaving the Church of England after deciding to join the Catholic fold.

Book delves into John Smyth abuse, critics say it's inaccurate
Book delves into John Smyth abuse, critics say it's inaccurate

Andrew Graystone has defended his new book on the John Smyth abuse scandal against critics who say it is inaccurate.

Church of England to digitally map all 19,000 of its churchyards
Church of England to digitally map all 19,000 of its churchyards

The Church of England has launched an ambitious project to create a free digital map of its 19,000 burial grounds.

Dozens of Christians killed in Nigeria this month
Dozens of Christians killed in Nigeria this month

Some 36 Christians were killed in a string of attacks across Kaduna state, in the north of the country.

More married couples are using prenups, study finds
More married couples are using prenups, study finds

Commonly perceived as the preserve of the super rich, the Savanta ComRes poll for the Marriage Foundation found that prenups are surprisingly common.

14 arrested after Christian climate protest inside St Paul's Cathedral
14 arrested after Christian climate protest inside St Paul's Cathedral

There were arrests inside St Paul's Cathedral on Sunday after 14 Christians held a protest calling on the Church of England to divest from fossil fuels.

Pope calls for prayer and fasting for Afghanistan
Pope calls for prayer and fasting for Afghanistan

Pope Francis is asking Christians to stand with the people of Afghanistan by praying and fasting.