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GPs and psychiatrists express concern about proposed assisted suicide laws
GPs have described proposals to legalise assisted suicide as "highly dangerous" and "cruel".
Critics call CofE's school guidance unbiblical
The Church of England has been accused of failing to uphold Biblical views on sexuality and gender following a string of concerning cases at Church of England schools and an update to its anti-bullying guidance.
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Council backs down on street preaching restrictions
A council in Hampshire has agreed to withdraw attempts to impose a court injunction restricting Christian street preaching and other activities in public spaces.
The unyielding faith of one woman that shook an empire
In the year AD 203, a young woman named Vibia Perpetua stepped into a Roman arena in Carthage, North Africa. The crowd jeered, wild beasts prowled, and death was certain. Yet she did not hesitate.
You are the light of the world and the salt of the earth: the power of Christian distinctiveness
As a Christian, there may be times when you feel small, powerless, or even question your place in the world. You may ask yourself, “What difference do I make?”
Christians 'deeply sad' as Scottish Parliament backs assisted suicide bill
Liam McArthur's bill has passed an initial vote in the Scottish Parliament despite opposition.
Suicide is a sin - why can't we say so?
It might just be me, but amongst all the myriad and somewhat valid objections raised, including by Christians, to "Assisted Dying" (read "Doctors Killing Patients" or "Doctors Helping Patients to Kill Themselves"), I haven't really seen the most important, indeed the all-decisive, one.
New study challenges safety claims of abortion pill mifepristone
A new study analysing over 800,000 medical abortion cases has raised questions about the safety profile of mifepristone, a drug commonly used to terminate early pregnancies.
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China clamps down on foreign missionaries
China has imposed sweeping restrictions on Christian practices.
Mainz Cathedral unveils world’s 'largest Bible page' to honour Gutenberg
Mainz Cathedral in Germany is showcasing the world’s largest Bible page to the public in honour of the 625th birthday of Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press and producer of the Gutenberg Bible.
More churches embrace AI in ministry but pastors prefer to write their own sermons - study
More churches across the U.S. are embracing the use of Artificial Intelligence in their ministries, but pastors have stopped short of using the technology to prepare their sermons, data from the State of the Church Tech 2025 report shows.
Pope Leo XIV’s first Mass sends a defining message of faith in a distracted world
Standing beneath Michelangelo’s towering fresco of the Last Judgement, newly elected Pope Leo XIV delivered his first papal homily in the Sistine Chapel, setting a bold and unmistakable tone for his pontificate. His message: reclaim an authentic vision of Jesus Christ or risk living in a state of “practical atheism”.
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Dozens of Scottish church leaders warn against legalising assisted suicide
Pastors and Christian leaders across Scotland have signed an open letter to MSPs urging them to vote against a draft bill that seeks to legalise assisted suicide.
Suicide is a sin - why can't we say so?
It might just be me, but amongst all the myriad and somewhat valid objections raised, including by Christians, to "Assisted Dying" (read "Doctors Killing Patients" or "Doctors Helping Patients to Kill Themselves"), I haven't really seen the most important, indeed the all-decisive, one.
Kelsey Grammer says he nearly lost faith after beloved sister's horrific murder
“Frasier” actor Kelsey Grammer opened up about how he “cursed God” following the murder of his sister, but love — and a “reawakening” that happened while promoting the film “Jesus Revolution” — restored his faith.
Council backs down on street preaching restrictions
A council in Hampshire has agreed to withdraw attempts to impose a court injunction restricting Christian street preaching and other activities in public spaces.
The unyielding faith of one woman that shook an empire
In the year AD 203, a young woman named Vibia Perpetua stepped into a Roman arena in Carthage, North Africa. The crowd jeered, wild beasts prowled, and death was certain. Yet she did not hesitate.
First Minister John Swinney among MSPs to vote against Scottish assisted dying bill
Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, has confirmed he will vote against the controversial Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill, ahead of its pivotal Stage 1 vote set for Tuesday evening.
Trump forms Religious Liberty Commission to address 'emerging threats' First Amendment rights
In a new executive action, President Donald Trump has established a new Religious Liberty Commission to bolster protections against “emerging threats” to the US’s longstanding tradition of faith-based freedoms.
Vicar goes medieval and celebrates church milestone as hermit
A Yorkshire vicar is taking a step back in time - over 800 years, in fact - by living as a hermit as part of a unique celebration marking a major milestone in his parish's history.
Scots urged to reject ‘extreme’ assisted suicide legislation
Scottish voters are being urged to contact their MSPs ahead of a Stage One vote in Holyrood next week.
Churches unite in celebration of VE Day 80th Anniversary
Churches throughout England are marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with nationwide commemorative events on Thursday.
Jeremy Clarkson warns Christianity is 'in danger' amid falling birth rates
Broadcaster and columnist Jeremy Clarkson has issued a stark warning about the future of Christianity, suggesting that a sharp decline in birth rates across the Western world could pose an existential threat to the faith’s long-term survival.
How church bells rang again after the war
In the UK church bells which had remained silent during the war, rang again on VE Day in 1945. This is the story …