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Parliament urged to reject assisted suicide bill
Campaigners are pleading with MPs to reject proposals to legalise assisted suicide, warning that any change to the law will put vulnerable people at risk.
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Chaplain branded a safeguarding risk by CofE seeks judicial review
A chaplain who was labelled a safeguarding risk by the Church of England due to his traditional Christian views on gender identity is seeking a judicial review at the Royal Courts of Justice today.
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Archbishop 'does not intend to resign' over John Smyth abuse failures
The Archbishop of Canterbury "does not intend to resign" despite calls from influential clergy to go following a damning report into failings over the handling of the John Smyth abuse scandal.
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Veteran prosecuted for silent prayer appeals for UK freedoms to be protected in Remembrance Sunday message
An army reservist who was prosecuted for praying silently in an abortion clinic buffer zone has appealed to the UK to stand up for fundamental freedoms at home as well as overseas.
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Church of England covered up 'prolific and abhorrent' John Smyth abuse, independent review finds
An independent review led by Keith Makin found that Smyth had perpetrated "prolific and abhorrent" abuse over decades and that the response of the Church of England "amounted to a cover-up".
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Trump credits God as he declares US election victory
Trump, who won the majority of the Christian vote, said in his victory speech that God had saved his life for a reason.
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Silent prayer outside abortion clinics is 'not necessarily' a crime
People who pray silently outside abortion clinics may not necessarily be committing a crime, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.
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Introduction of abortion clinic buffer zones 'tragic day for women'
The introduction of abortion clinic buffer zones across England and Wales has been branded a "tragic day for women".
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Nearly 60,000 people sign letter asking Keir Starmer to protect freedom of thought and prayer
A letter asking the Prime Minister to act to protect freedom of thought and silent prayer has been signed nearly 60,000 times.
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Calls for Archbishop of Canterbury to resign over gay sex comments
"Those bishops who depart from the clear unambiguous teaching of the CofE should resign."
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Fears for Christians in Nigeria after Boko Haram releases shocking execution video
Open Doors has expressed concern about Nigerian Christians living at risk of deadly attacks by Islamist extremists after a graphic video was released showing the brutal execution of four "infidels".
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Archbishop of Canterbury's gay sex comments spark backlash
Evangelicals have expressed "disbelief" at comments made by the Archbishop of Canterbury in which he claimed that gay sex is not sinful if it is within a committed relationship.