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Catholic clergy have to report abuse, but what will the Church do with that information?

The Catholic Church is tightening rules on reporting sexual abuse – but not swearing off its legal privilege to keep secrets

Nigel Farage triumphs: survey reveals what drove voters to the Brexit Party in the European elections
Nigel Farage triumphs: survey reveals what drove voters to the Brexit Party in the European elections

Survey research conducted just before the vote shows where the Brexit Party votes came from, offering some vital insight into what the main parties need to do to recover from their losses ahead of any future general election.

Pakistani Christian allowed to stay in the UK after public outcry over deportation
Pakistani Christian allowed to stay in the UK after public outcry over deportation

A Pakistani Christian who was facing imminent deportation from the UK has been given leave to remain for the next 30 months.

Methodist evangelicals ask for prayers as Church considers allowing gay marriage
Methodist evangelicals ask for prayers as Church considers allowing gay marriage

Evangelicals are asking people to pray that the Methodist Church remains faithful to the biblical teaching on marriage.

When parenting feels like a daily grind rather than a blessed delight
When parenting feels like a daily grind rather than a blessed delight

Men and women in their late 30s early 40s who are mums and dads know it the most – life, while not always a struggle, seems to turn into a monotonous lifestyle.

Further decline in membership for the Southern Baptist Convention
Further decline in membership for the Southern Baptist Convention

The Southern Baptist Convention experienced a decline in membership and worship attendance in 2018 but also an increase in financial giving, according to recently released numbers.

Church gives away free weddings to dozens of cohabiting couples
Church gives away free weddings to dozens of cohabiting couples

As marriage continues to decline amid divorce, cohabitation and rampant "casual sex," a Texas pastor is encouraging cohabiting singles to marry — and the church will pay for everything, from the rings to the wedding cake.

Nearly one in 10 Protestant Americans left church over sexual abuse concerns - study
Nearly one in 10 Protestant Americans left church over sexual abuse concerns - study

New research from LifeWay reveals that Protestant churchgoers have mixed feelings about their church's ability to handle sexual misconduct when it happens within their congregations.

Britain polarised as ever on Brexit, European elections reveal
Britain polarised as ever on Brexit, European elections reveal

Nigel Farage's Brexit Party stormed to victory in a European election, riding a wave of anger at the failure of Prime Minister Theresa May to take the United Kingdom out of the European Union.

Ireland votes to relax divorce restrictions
Ireland votes to relax divorce restrictions

Couples wanting to divorce in Ireland will soon be able to do so after being separated for two years, down from four.

Vicar quits over transgenderism policy at Church of England school
Vicar quits over transgenderism policy at Church of England school

A vicar in the Church of England has resigned as a governor at one of its schools following a dispute over how it handled the transition of a pupil.

#BecauseofRHE: What I will remember about Rachel Held Evans
#BecauseofRHE: What I will remember about Rachel Held Evans

Rachel was able to confront evangelical controversies wisely, graciously and assertively both in her writing and speaking.

Christian foster campaigner welcomes new Government funding to keep families together
Christian foster campaigner welcomes new Government funding to keep families together

Christian foster and adoption campaigner Dr Krish Kandiah has welcomed £15m of investment from the Government aimed at keeping families together.

Devon Council makes Saint Boniface the official Patron Saint of Devon
Devon Council makes Saint Boniface the official Patron Saint of Devon

Devon County Council has voted to make St Boniface the Patron Saint of Devon.

After May's resignation, nation's leaders 'must focus on what unites us'

The Church of England bishop charged with coordinating the work of the Lords Spiritual in Parliament has called for political leaders to work on unity following Theresa May's resignation announcement.

Ultra marathon or gentle pilgrimage - which one is more worthy of sponsoring?
Ultra marathon or gentle pilgrimage - which one is more worthy of sponsoring?

Only 15 runners have completed the Barkley Marathons in the event's thirty year history. The 100 mile course is one of the most gruelling running events imagined.