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CofE bishop repents for failure to address grooming gang issue
A Church of England bishop has confessed that he did not raise the issue of grooming gangs because of his concern that it might undermine the Church’s efforts to promote racial justice.
17,000 turn out for Franklin Graham event in London
Graham preached a message about God's love but also expressed his concerns that the world seemed to be "one step closer to Armageddon".
Over 20 Christians killed in suicide bombing of church in Syria
At least 22 Christians have been killed and dozens more injured after a suicide bomber blew himself up at a church in Syria.
'I just think it's all wrong,' police officer tells street evangelists
A police officer has been filmed confronting a pair of Christians in London for street preaching.
Churches play 'significant but often overlooked role' in helping refugees to integrate - report
"Despite providing key frontline services and serving as an essential safety net, churches often remain isolated from strategic partnerships."
We will continue fight against assisted suicide, say opponents
Opponents of assisted suicide have vowed to fight on after Friday's disappointing third reading vote in favour of changing the law.
Vatican-backed report wants debt relief for developing countries
In the Old Testament, the year of Jubilee involved the forgiveness of all debts and the freeing of slaves.
Christians call upon Nigerian government to take action following deadly militant attacks
“For this pattern of attack on mostly Christian villages to continue without restraint is totally unacceptable."
Christian leaders deeply disappointed by Commons backing for assisted suicide
Church leaders have expressed deep disappointment after the House of Commons voted in favour of legalising assisted suicide.
Christians 'grieved' after MPs back assisted suicide by just 23 votes
Christians have reacted with sadness after MPs today voted in favour of Kim Leadbeater's bill to legalise assisted suicide.
Church leaders urge MPs to reject assisted suicide bill
Church leaders have issued a warning against assisted suicide as proposed legislation goes to vote today in the House of Commons.
Do not legalise assisted suicide, Christian campaigners beg
Christians and others are pleading with MPs not to back assisted suicide as it has its third reading in Parliament today.
Army Cadet chaplain role recognised with promotion
Alan Jeans first volunteered as a chaplain in 2002.
Labour MPs ask for delay on assisted dying vote
“MPs will be arriving at Westminster on Friday morning without sight of the final version of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.”
Christians united in opposing abortion up to birth
“An unbearably large number of babies — more than ten million — have been killed in Britain since the passing of the 1967 Abortion Act. Now MPs have voted to ditch one of the few remaining safeguards protecting the unborn."
Gordon Brown speaks out against fundamentally flawed assisted suicide bill
If there is no good palliative care, do the terminally ill really have a choice?