2,400 vulnerable children vanish from UK care
Nearly 2,400 trafficked and asylum-seeking children went missing from UK care last year, exposing major safeguarding failures. Urgent reform is needed to protect them from exploitation.
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Spanish bishop resigns amid Vatican abuse investigation
Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Bishop Rafael Zornoza, the first Spanish bishop publicly investigated by Vatican for alleged sexual abuse of a minor. Read the full story.
Pope removes Spanish bishop in first abuse case
Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Bishop Rafael Zornoza amid abuse investigation, marking the pontiff's first known case involving clerical abuse allegations. Read the full story.
Megachurch fires pastor accused of child abuse
A prominent Atlanta church with 1.4 million YouTube followers has dismissed pastor Kenneth McFarland after his arrest on child cruelty charges. Read the full story.
Decades of Sexual Abuse at Elite Boarding School Revealed
A disturbing report exposes decades of sexual abuse at Miss Hall's School, where a teacher exploited state consent laws. Prosecutors are reviewing new evidence. Read the full investigation.
Police launch criminal probe into Presbyterian Church
PSNI confirms criminal investigation into Presbyterian Church safeguarding failures spanning 2009-2022. Victims encouraged to come forward as police pursue accountability.
King Charles donates £50k to repair church roof
King Charles has personally donated over £50,000 to help repair the roof of St Peter and St Paul Parish Church, a place of worship dearly loved by his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Mother: Council failed murdered Sara Sharif
Olga Domin says her 10-year-old daughter Sara would be alive if Surrey Council had acted sooner. A damning report confirms multiple missed opportunities to save her from horrific abuse.
Sara Sharif: System failures led to girl's torture death
A damning report reveals how fear of causing offence led to multiple missed opportunities to save 10-year-old Sara Sharif from torture and murder. Urgent child protection reforms demanded.
PSNI Engages With Presbyterian Church Over Safeguarding
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland admits serious safeguarding failings from 2009-2022 after a child sex offence conviction. PSNI confirms engagement as church leadership steps down.
Sara Sharif's murder was preventable, review finds
A damning review reveals multiple agency failures left 10-year-old Sara Sharif unprotected from abuse. Learn how the system missed crucial chances to save her.
Safeguarding Failures in Sara Sharif Case Revealed
Damning report reveals how authorities missed multiple chances to save 10-year-old Sara Sharif from torture death by her father. Read the shocking findings.
Presbyterian Church safeguarding failures shock minister
Stormont minister Gordon Lyons expresses shock over Presbyterian Church safeguarding failures, as Moderator Rev Trevor Gribben steps down. Learn about the serious failings from 2009-2022 and the Church's response.
Girl expelled after hitting boy over AI nude photos
A 13-year-old Louisiana girl was expelled after hitting a boy who circulated AI-generated nude images of her. Her lawyers say the school failed to protect her from harassment. Learn more about this troubling case.
PCI Moderator Steps Down Over Safeguarding Failures
Rev Trevor Gribben resigns as Presbyterian Church in Ireland moderator after internal review reveals serious safeguarding failures spanning 13 years. Church apologises unreservedly.
Gov probe into grooming gang failures after damning report
A damning review reveals catastrophic police and council failures in handling child sexual exploitation cases, prompting immediate government action to protect vulnerable children across Britain.
Bangor nursery closed after safety failures expose children to risk
First Steps Learning Academy in Bangor has been closed following a damning Ofsted inspection that revealed serious safeguarding failures, including unsupervised children and inadequate staff vetting procedures.
Polish police face action after raiding church during service
Two Polish police officers are under investigation after forcibly entering a Catholic church during a service, sparking outrage from religious authorities and raising questions about religious freedom protections.
Teen nursery worker jailed for toddler rape in London
A 19-year-old nursery worker has been sentenced to 13 years for the brutal rape of a three-year-old girl at a West London childcare facility, in a case that has shocked the nation and raised serious questions about safeguarding procedures.
1000+ Anglican clergy join Catholic Church via Ordinariate
In an unprecedented religious shift, over 1,000 Anglican clergy and thousands of lay followers have joined the Catholic Church through the Ordinariate since 2011, creating new challenges for Church of England leadership.
Army Sergeant Major Jailed for Soldier Sexual Assault
Former Staff Sergeant Mark Gammon sentenced to three years for sexually assaulting 18-year-old soldier Jaysley Beck at Larkhill Barracks, raising serious questions about army safeguarding.
Sagrada Família becomes world's tallest church
Spectacular new photos reveal the final central tower being lifted into position at Barcelona's Sagrada Família, making it the world's tallest church at 534ft after 142 years of construction.
New Orleans Catholic Church Abuse Survivors Confront Archbishop
In an unprecedented legal confrontation, sexual abuse survivors confronted New Orleans' Catholic leadership over the archdiocese's bankruptcy protection bid, alleging it shields assets rather than victims.
ABC Childcare Abuse Scandal: Police Launch Major Probe
Shocking allegations of child abuse at ABC Childcare centres spark nationwide police investigation. Exclusive details reveal disturbing patterns and systemic failures in safeguarding vulnerable children.
Southport killer's Taliban sympathy missed by social workers
Exclusive investigation reveals how social workers missed multiple red flags about Axel Rudakubana's extremist views and violent tendencies before the Southport tragedy unfolded.
Wiltshire artist transforms London church with stunning art
Discover how a Wiltshire-based artist has brought vibrant life to a historic London church with an extraordinary art installation that's captivating visitors and locals alike.
Minneapolis Church Shooting: One Dead in Daylight Attack
Shocking daylight shooting at Minneapolis's Cathedral of the Annunciation leaves community reeling as police hunt gunman who opened fire during church event.
Church of England rocked by new misconduct allegations
Exclusive investigation reveals new misconduct claims against former Archbishop's Council member Stephen Wood, as the Church faces mounting pressure over its handling of abuse cases.
King Charles and Pope Francis Pray Together at Vatican
In an unprecedented moment of Christian unity, King Charles III joined Pope Francis for private prayers at the Vatican, bridging centuries of division between the Anglican and Catholic churches.
UK Churches Face Closure Over Soaring Repair Costs
Hundreds of Britain's cherished churches could shut their doors forever as crippling repair costs and declining congregations create a perfect storm for the nation's religious heritage.
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