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The 'staggering' scale of persecution in the 21st century and how it can be addressed
"There is still a limited appreciation amongst churches across this country of how massive this issue is worldwide," says Fiona Bruce MP, the Prime Minister's Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB).
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Evangelism summit hears call for more confident Church in postmodern, post-Covid world
There are many challenges facing the UK Church but with the pandemic receding, there are also many opportunities, says the Rev Hugh Osgood.
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Church should pay reparations for role in slave trade, say theologians
The Church has a moral obligation to pay reparations for its involvement in the slave trade, a panel of Christian thinkers has said.
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Church must 'wake up' to climate crisis
The Church is in danger of a "Rip Van Winkle" moment if it fails to recognise the seriousness of climate change, evangelical theologian R David Muir has warned.
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Over 7,000 sign petition against Exeter University pro-life group
Pro-life students at Exeter University say they have received death threats over their views on abortion.
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Northern Ireland court hears challenge against abortion powers
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland exceeded his powers by issuing directives to radically expand abortion provision in the province, a pro-life group has claimed.
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France: At least 330,000 children abused in Catholic Church in last 70 years - report
A damning report says at least 330,000 children were abused while in the care of France's Catholic Church in the last 70 years.
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Hillsong's Brian Houston to plead not guilty of concealing dad's abuse
The lawyer of Brian Houston says the Hillsong senior pastor will plead not guilty to charges of concealing his father's sexual abuse.
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Christian nurse sues NHS trust over cross necklace policy
"This has always been an attack on my faith," says former NHS theatre practitioner Mary Onuoha.
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Pope, Archbishop lead calls for climate action
Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury and other religious leaders came together at the Vatican on Monday for a climate-focused meeting ahead of the UN's COP26 summit in Glasgow next month.
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Assisted suicide 'cannot be made safe' - Labour peer
Labour peer Lord Hunt has warned of the risk to vulnerable people from "unscrupulous relatives" if assisted suicide is legalised.
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Queen congratulates Songs of Praise on 60th anniversary
The Queen has sent a message of congratulations to BBC One's Songs of Praise as it celebrates its 60th anniversary.