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Former IICSA chair to oversee creation of new independent safeguarding structure for CofE
The former chair of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) has agreed to develop proposals for a fully independent structure to provide scrutiny of safeguarding in the Church of England.
Iraqi president revokes decree recognising cardinal as leader of Chaldean Catholic Church
Cardinal Louis Raphael I Sako said he had been the victim of a "deliberate and humiliating campaign".
Mother jailed over illegal at-home abortion to be freed
A woman jailed for illegally taking abortion pills to abort her baby at home when she was between 32 and 34 weeks pregnant is to be freed.
Veteran cleared over silent prayer near abortion clinic
An army veteran who was fined for praying silently within an abortion clinic 'buffer zone' will not face criminal charges.
Church of England under fire over school 'white supremacy' resources
The criticism centres on the Diocese of Coventry's 'Responding to Racism' resource which includes a graphic called 'The Pyramid of White Supremacy' on its list of recommended resources.
Gambling sponsorship in Premier League 'hugely disappointing'
It "beggars belief" that so many Premier League teams continue to be sponsored by gambling companies, a Christian charity has said.
Christian councillor suspended over Pride tweet launches legal action
King Lawal, a Conservative councillor at North Northamptonshire Unitary Council for the last two years, tweeted that "Pride is not a virtue but a sin".
Hearing adjourned in case of Christian who lost job offer over LGBT beliefs
An employment tribunal has adjourned the case of a Christian social worker whose job offer was withdrawn because of his beliefs on marriage and human sexuality.
Chair of CofE's National Safeguarding Panel quits amid row
Meg Munn's departure follows a row over how safeguarding is being handled in the Church of England and the controversial decision of the Archbishops' Council to disband the Independent Safeguarding Board (ISB), of which she was also acting Chair.
Mike Pilavachi resigns as safeguarding investigation continues
The founder of Soul Survivor Watford, Mike Pilavachi, has resigned from his role as Associate Pastor of the church as an investigation into allegations about his conduct continues.
Christian social worker takes legal action over withdrawn job offer
An employment tribunal is this week hearing the case of a Christian social worker who says his job offer was withdrawn unless he agreed to "embrace and promote" LGBTQ+ rights.
It would be 'unlawful' for CofE bishops to commend blessings for same-sex couples, say evangelicals
Evangelicals in the Church of England are urging bishops not to commend blessings for same-sex couples.
Church offers support after Wimbledon school tragedy
A Wimbledon church has opened its doors to the community after a car ploughed into a local school's end of term tea party leaving an 8-year-old girl dead and 10 people injured.
Review into former Vineyard leader alleges 'patterns' of 'spiritual abuse'
Vineyard UK and the leadership of Causeway Coast Vineyard Church (CCV) have apologised after releasing preliminary findings into complaints relating to a former leader.
Christian governor dismissed for questioning school's sex ed policy is reinstated
The High Court has ordered the reinstatement of a Christian governor who was dismissed for questioning the trans-affirming sex education policy at her children's primary school.
Faith leaders back Archbishop's call for alternative asylum policy
Faith leaders have given their support to the Archbishop of Canterbury's amendment to the Illegal Migration Bill.