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Leading GAFCON bishop says he was victim of spiritual abuse
Andy Lines, GAFCON's missionary bishop to Europe, said he has gone through months of professional counselling after falling victim to "spiritual manipulation".

Schools told they must take children's religious background into account when RSE becomes mandatory
The Department for Education has published its final guidance on controversial Relationships and Sex Education ahead of its mandatory roll out in schools across England from September 2020.

Evangelical bishops call for humility and unity ahead of Lambeth 2020
Evangelical bishops have issued an appeal for humility and unity ahead of a major conference next year that has laid bare divisions between liberals and traditionalists in the Anglican Communion.

Freedom of religion must be protected, UN tells Eritrea after clampdown on Christians
The UN has expressed serious concern about the clampdown on Christians in Eritrea following the closure of health centres and a string of arbitrary arrests.

People of faith 'must stand up and be counted' on climate change, says Rowan Williams
The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has joined thousands of environmental campaigners in calling upon MPs to support measures to make the UK a net zero carbon country by 2045.

Salvation Army fears funding 'black hole' for unemployed services after Brexit
The Salvation Army has warned that organisations helping unemployed people find work may be left with a funding "black hole" in the aftermath of Brexit.

Women protest forced abortion outside Parliament after 'horrific' court ruling
A protest has been held outside the Houses of Parliament in London following a shocking UK court order to perform an abortion on a woman with a learning disability.

Professional body for doctors to consult members on assisted dying
The professional body for family doctors in the UK is to consult members on what its stance should be on assisted dying.

New donation site for Israel Folau raises twice as much as cancelled GoFundMe page
The Australian Christian Lobby has stepped in to help Israel Folau in his bid to raise $3m for his legal battle against Rugby Australia after his crowdfunding page was controversially removed by GoFundMe.

Court's ruling mandating abortion of mentally ill woman's baby is overturned
Pro-life groups are demanding answers after three appeal judges overturned a hugely controversial judgement passed down just days ago permitting doctors to terminate the baby of a woman with a learning disability.

Majority of people return lost wallets â here's the psychology and which countries are the most honest
According to new research, there's no need to be so cynical â it turns out most people in the world are honourable enough to return a lost wallet, especially if it contains a lot of cash.

More Gen Z teenagers are leaving sex until later
Gen Z teenagers are leaving sex until later, and it could mean they lead healthier lives, say researchers

Court's abortion ruling infringes on pregnant woman's human rights, says bishop
A court's decision to allow an abortion to be performed on a pregnant woman with learning difficulties is "sad and distressing", the Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster has said.

Christian doctor investigated again for speaking to patients about God
A doctor faces being struck off by the medical regulator after speaking to patients about God and his Christian faith.

Call to action asks global Church to promote the contribution of women and girls
A call has gone out to the worldwide Church to do more to promote the contribution of women and girls and recognise their unique value.
Buckingham Palace reception celebrates people of faith making positive change in their communities
People of faith who are working for the good of their communities are to be celebrated this week at a reception at Buckingham Palace with the Queen.