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Ireland moves closer to assisted suicide after draft law passes
Ireland's lawmakers voted on Wednesday to move forward with the legalisation of assisted suicide.
Abuse report is a 'big wake-up call' for the Church of England, says Welby
The Archbishop of Canterbury has vowed to "do whatever it takes" after a scathing report this week accused the Church of England of putting the perpetrators of abuse before victims.
Judicial review begins into puberty blockers for young people with gender dysphoria
The High Court has today started hearing evidence in a judicial review into puberty blockers and other medical treatments for young people suffering from gender dysphoria.
Christian teacher sacked over Facebook posts loses discrimination case
A Christian school teacher who was dismissed over Facebook posts that were critical of transgenderism and sex education has lost her case at employment tribunal.
Church of England failed to protect children and young people from sexual abuse - report
The Church of England has been told it failed to protect children and young people from sexual predators in a damning independent report published today.
Court rejects attempts to curtail street preacher's ministry
A High Court judge has rejected an attempt by police to limit a Christian man's street preaching.
Churches call on Government to cancel debt of poorest households
The Government is being urged to cancel the debt of people who have fallen into hardship after months of coronavirus restrictions.
Churches 'are among the safest' public places in the pandemic, says bishop
The extent of hygiene measures in place across churches has made them "among the safest places for people to attend" in the ongoing pandemic, a senior Catholic leader has said.
Street preacher challenges police injunction in court
The injunction would prohibit Mike Overd from "breaching the peace" through any words or actions in a public space, and restrict his public preaching to 20 minutes a day.
Dean of Sheffield resigns after cathedral choir controversy
The Very Rev Peter Bradley said he had been under "tremendous pressure" in recent weeks, which had "seriously affected" his health.
Reducing expenditure is a top priority for the Church of Scotland as Covid-19 hits finances
The Church of Scotland's total income for this year could fall by close to a fifth due to Covid-19.
Archbishop warns of 'total collapse' in Nigeria
In an address to clergy and the faithful on Independence Day, Archbishop Augustine Akubeze issued an "urgent call to save Nigeria at 60 from total collapse".
World Evangelical Alliance challenges Turkey over expulsion of foreign Christians
In a statement to the 45th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the WEA said 60 Protestant church members had been expelled or banned from Turkey.
The dangers of coronavirus 'are not over yet', Queen tells Church
The Queen spoke of "difficult" days in a letter to the Church of Scotland on the first day of its online General Assembly.
Salvation Army warns of homelessness crisis without long-term funding plan
The Salvation Army has warned of a homelessness crisis if the Government takes a "short-term approach" to spending on support services.
Northern Ireland's First Minister signals support for church security scheme
Research by CARE NI found that places of worship in Northern Ireland had been attacked over 600 times in just five years.