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Calls for peace in South Sudan after kidnapping of bishop
Church leaders are pleading for peace in South Sudan after a bishop survived a brutal ambush and kidnapping.
UK government urged to act over persecution of Christians in Nigeria
A petition submitted to the UK government this week is calling for more to be done to stop "genocidal attacks" on Christians in Nigeria.
Kent council was wrong to bar humanist from RE committee, says court
Kent County Council (KCC) has been told it was "unlawful" to prevent a humanist from joining its religious education committee.
168 killed in attacks on Christian villages in Nigeria
"Villages are being burnt out of their homes in what appears to be a systematic campaign of religious and ethnic cleansing," Release International said.
Religious freedom remains a concern in Turkey after Erdogan's re-election
Christians in Turkey are not expecting the religious freedom situation in the country to improve any time soon after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's re-election last week.
Church's abuse support scheme risks 'repeated re-traumatisation' of victims
A report has criticised a scheme set up by the Church of England to provide financial support to survivors of clergy abuse.
India: several injured in attack on church
There have been calls for a thorough investigation after a church in India's Punjab province was attacked last month.
Education Secretary appoints advisory panel to ensure age-appropriate RSE lessons
A new independent advisory panel is being set up by Education Secretary Gillian Keegan to ensure that the content of controversial Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSE) lessons are age-appropriate.
Poll reveals public opposition to ban on talking therapy for sexuality or gender identity issues
Most of the British public believe that individuals struggling with sexuality, sexual issues or gender identity should be free to seek professional help in the form of talking therapy, a new poll has found.
Sentamu resigns as Christian Aid Chair
Lord Sentamu has resigned as Chair and Trustee of Christian Aid after being recently criticised over his handling of historic abuse claims while he was Archbishop of York.
Abortions reached record levels in Scotland last year
The latest data reveals that there were 16,584 terminations in 2022, a 19% increase on the previous year.
Archbishop of Uganda welcomes tough anti-homosexuality laws but not death penalty
The Archbishop of Uganda has welcomed the passing of stringent new laws against homosexuality in his country but says those found guilty should be given life imprisonment instead of the death penalty.
Pro-life group loses NI abortion legal challenge
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) has lost a legal challenge against a directive rolling out radical abortion laws across Northern Ireland.
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan says schools should tell parents about transgender child
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has said she disagrees with the policy of some schools to withhold knowledge from parents about their child's desire to change genders.
Church leaders pray for King Charles during Northern Ireland visit
The King and Queen have attended a service at St Patrick's Cathedral in Armagh during a surprise visit to Northern Ireland.
Church of Scotland to be 'impartial' on Scottish independence
The Church of Scotland has announced that it will not be taking an official corporate position on Scottish independence or the question of whether another referendum should be held.