Staff writer
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Christians call for action after 'alarming' rise in cases of children abusing other children
The rise in sexual abuse perpetrated by children on other children has been blamed on easy access to pornography via the internet.
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Scottish government accused of downplaying pro-life views in abortion consultation
The Scottish government has been accused of "deliberately diminishing" the views of thousands of people who responded to its consultation on home abortions.
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Scots divided over gender identification reforms as government presses ahead
The Scottish government is pressing ahead with reforms to gender identification despite mixed feelings among members of the public.
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Pakistan's churches increase security over Taliban fears
Churches in Pakistan are tightening their security over fears of the fallout from the Taliban's return to power in neighbouring Afghanistan.
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Thousands march through London for the unborn
March For Life UK brought thousands of people with a pro-life message to London over the weekend.
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Inquiry identifies 'significant barriers' to reporting abuse in religious settings
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) has identified "egregious failings" by religious organisations in the areas of child protection and safeguarding.
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Plans to ban conversion therapy 'place faith leaders at risk of prosecution'
The admission comes in the Welsh government's equality impact assessment for its draft LGBTQ+ Action Plan for Wales.
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Multi-faith group walking 500 miles to Glasgow ahead of UN climate summit
People of different faiths are setting off for Glasgow this weekend to raise awareness of climate change ahead of the UN's COP26 summit in November.
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Toolkit helps churches support Afghan refugees
A toolkit has been put together by the Church of England with information for churches on how they can welcome people resettling in the UK from Afghanistan.
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Anglican Bishop of Ebbsfleet to join Catholic Church
The Anglican Bishop of Ebbsfleet is leaving the Church of England after deciding to join the Catholic fold.
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Book delves into John Smyth abuse, critics say it's inaccurate
Andrew Graystone has defended his new book on the John Smyth abuse scandal against critics who say it is inaccurate.
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Church of England to digitally map all 19,000 of its churchyards
The Church of England has launched an ambitious project to create a free digital map of its 19,000 burial grounds.