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Church in Wales launches new safeguarding policy after report into failings
The Church in Wales has launched a new safeguarding policy that it says will make guidelines "clearer and more accessible".
Marie Stopes International changes name over founder's eugenics support
Marie Stopes International has changed its name in order to distance itself from its founder and her support of eugenics.
Christians join calls to Boris Johnson not to slash aid budget
Christian organisations are among the nearly 200 charities urging Boris Johnson not to slash Britain's overseas aid budget.
Hundreds of healthcare workers oppose 'at-home' abortions in Northern Ireland
Nearly 300 healthcare workers have signed an open letter to Northern Ireland's health minister urging him not to introduce 'at-home' abortions.
Christians urged to participate in Government consultation on faith communities
The Bishop of London is urging as many people as possible to respond to the Government's consultation on engagement with faith communities.
Christian actress appeals sacking over Bible-based Facebook post
A Christian actress is today resuming her legal challenge against her firing over a Facebook post in which she shared the biblical perspective of same-sex relationships.
International Criminal Court accused of 'gross complacency' after decades of violence in Nigeria
Thousands of Christians have been killed in Nigeria at the hands of Boko Haram.
Met urges faith leaders to adhere to lockdown rules
The Metropolitan Police has written to faith leaders across London asking them to respect lockdown regulations.
Christian bookshop fined for refusing to close during lockdown
A Christian bookshop that broke lockdown rules has reportedly received penalties totalling £17,000.
Cardinal Vincent Nichols sued after scathing report into Church abuse
Cardinal Vincent Nichols and the Diocese of Westminster are being sued following the release of a damning report into sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
Christian debt charity urges Chancellor to extend the lifeline for benefit claimants
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is urging the Chancellor to take action now to prevent more people falling into hardship this winter.
Fishermen facing hardship this winter, warns Christian charity
The Fishermen's Mission says that many people in the fishing community, but especially the elderly, are facing the prospect of "heat or eat" this winter.
Prospective adopters prefer children with same ethnicity
Couples considering adoption would still prefer to give a home to a child from the same ethnic background, a study by a Christian charity has found.
Melissa McCarthy apologizes for supporting Christian anti-trafficking charity
A Christian anti-trafficking charity has refuted claims that it is anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ after actress Melissa McCarthy withdrew her endorsement.
Christians worldwide unite in prayer as persecution rises during pandemic
Christians around the world are praying together on the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.
Social action can contribute to church growth - report
Social action can act as a pathway to growing congregations numerically and spiritually, says a new report from the Church Urban Fund and think tank Theos.