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Government accused of trampling on rights of parents over sex education
New guidance on relationships and sex education has led to fears that the Government is undermining the rights of parents.
Leeds church delegation builds bridges with German Christians against Brexit backdrop
Renewed efforts to build links between Anglicans in Leeds and the German city of Hanover are a sign of hope against the uncertainty of Brexit, the Bishop of Ripon has said.
Calvin Samuel resigns from London School of Theology
The principal of London School of Theology (LST), Rev Dr Calvin Samuel, has resigned from his position following an internal investigation into his conduct.
United Methodist Church gay marriage decision reveals deep fractures
The United Methodist Church has voted in favour of maintaining the status quo on same-sex marriage and gay clergy, endorsing the 'Traditional Plan' at its General Conference.
Now protect Nigeria's Christians, charity tells new president
Christians are under pressure from the Islamist Boko Haram movement and from Muslim Fulani herdsmen.
Cardinal Pell behind bars in Australia after child sex conviction
The 77-year-old Pell was back in court on Wednesday for his sentence plea hearing, where his bail was revoked and he was taken into custody ahead of his final sentence being determined.
Buhari re-elected as Nigerian president, Atiku vows legal challenge
Buhari took 56 per cent of votes against 41 for his main rival, businessman and former vice president Atiku Abubakar of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).
New poll reveals dramatic shift towards the pro-life position among Americans
As Democrats continue their radical push for abortion up to birth, a new poll has found that more Americans are embracing the pro-life perspective.
High speed broadband in rural schools is a social justice issue, says the Church of England
The Church of England has welcomed government plans to roll out gigabit speed broadband to over 100 rural schools.
Christ Church Cathedral's medieval carvings continue to surprise and delight even after hundreds of years
Small wooden carvings that dot the the ceiling of the Oxford cathedral are being inspected for the first time in half a century
Church leader tells Scottish parliamentarians to build a society that cares for all
The Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly has told MSPs that too many people are having to rely on foodbanks to get by.
The unexpected challenge of the Parable of the Pounds
Every so often, a new look at an old story opens our eyes to a new meaning.
Northern Ireland must not decriminalise abortion, say pro-lifers
Pro-life campaigners have denounced Amnesty International's campaign pushing for the decriminalisation of abortion in Northern Ireland.
Vandals steal head of 800-year-old mummy from Dublin church
Vandals have desecrated a Dublin church and stolen the head of an 800-year-old mummified body known as 'the Crusader'.
Christian parliamentarians call for Venezuela's Maduro to go
Oil-rich Venezuela has seen its economy collapse through mismanagement.
We're all individuals: In an age of identity politics, Jesus sees the person
As a white, middle class male I am not used to standing out. I haven't had to fight past barriers that others have, I haven't had to overcome others perceptions of me.