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  English and French bishops in joint appeal over treatment of migrants

  Staff writer | Wed 23 Jun 2021 11:18 BST

  Bishops on both sides of the English Channel have appealed to their countries for more "constructive" policies on migrants and refugees than "closing frontiers".

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  Scotland's assisted suicide plans are 'dangerous', says disabled MSP

  Staff writer | Wed 23 Jun 2021 10:40 BST

  A Labour MSP has warned of the risks to disabled people if assisted suicide is legalised.

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  Scottish assisted suicide Bill is threat to vulnerable and disabled people

  Staff writer | Tue 22 Jun 2021 11:58 BST

  Campaigners have warned of "huge risks to the most vulnerable" if Scotland legalises assisted suicide.

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  Scripture Union apologises for 'errors' in John Smyth report

  Staff writer | Mon 21 Jun 2021 18:26 BST

  Scripture Union has admitted to "errors" in its recent executive summary of an independent review into the charity's links with abuse by John Smyth.

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  Church in Wales working to 'restore damaged relationships' after bishop's 'never trust a Tory' tweet

  Julian Mann | Mon 21 Jun 2021 14:21 BST

  The Bishop of St Davids in the Anglican Church in Wales, Dr Joanna Penberthy, who is at the centre of a political storm over her 'never trust a Tory' tweet, is on sick leave amid pressure on her to resign.

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  Evangelical Alliance slams 'disproportionate' church singing ban

  Staff writer | Mon 21 Jun 2021 10:58 BST

  The Evangelical Alliance has hit out at "nonsensical" and "discriminatory" rules around congregational singing in churches.

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  Bible withdrawn from auction over looting claims

  Staff writer | Mon 21 Jun 2021 9:00 BST

  A Bible has been withdrawn from auction after the Ethiopian Embassy said it had been looted by British forces in the 19th century.

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  Liam Fox hopes Bill will 'de-stigmatise' Down's syndrome

  Staff writer | Fri 18 Jun 2021 17:11 BST

  Liam Fox MP is preparing to introduce a Bill to Parliament that will "re-educate" society about Down's syndrome.

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  Calls for investigation into safety of DIY abortions

  Staff writer | Fri 18 Jun 2021 13:44 BST

  A coalition of pro-life groups is calling on the government to carry out an impartial investigation into the safety of home abortions.

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  1 in 10 boys are watching porn every day

  Staff writer | Thu 17 Jun 2021 11:04 BST

  A new survey commissioned by the Daily Mail has painted an alarming picture of the sexual attitudes and behaviour of young boys and men in Britain today.

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  Conversion therapy ban must not outlaw 'gentle non-coercive prayer' - Christian group

  Staff writer | Thu 17 Jun 2021 10:31 BST

  A Christian group has expressed alarm over calls to include "gentle non-coercive prayer" in the government's proposed conversion therapy ban.

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  Boris Johnson quotes Psalm 14 in response to question about faith

  Staff writer | Mon 14 Jun 2021 14:12 BST

  The Prime Minister hinted at his belief in God over the weekend but refused to be drawn on whether he was a practising Catholic.