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Charismatic leader Colin Urquhart passes away from cancer
Thanks have been given for the life of Charismatic leader Colin Urquhart after his passing from cancer.

Vaccine hesitancy among some cardinals is 'a bit strange', says Pope
The Pope has admitted he is unsure as to why some Catholic cardinals are reluctant to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.

Christians previously imprisoned for their faith are arrested again in Eritrea
Over a dozen Christians have been re-arrested in house raids in Eritrea.

New £1m fund to help faith groups support their communities
The government has created a £1m fund to help faith groups capitalise on their achievements in supporting communities during lockdown.

Disappointment as British Medical Association adopts neutral position on assisted suicide
The British Medical Association has abandoned its historical opposition to assisted suicide after voting to adopt a neutral position on the issue.

Calls for international action after church leader and 11 others killed in Nigeria
The international community is being urged to put pressure on Nigeria after another wave of violence this month left 11 people dead, including a pastor.

Over a third of UK adults believe prayer is good for mental health - poll
A significant minority of Brits believe in the power of prayer when it comes to looking after their mental health.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury denounces assisted suicide
The former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Williams of Oystermouth has spoken strongly against assisted suicide.

Fears for Afghanistan's Christians after brutal crackdown on media and protesters
Fears are growing for Christians in Afghanistan - most of whom are converts from Islam - after the Taliban launched a brutal crackdown on journalists and protesters calling for greater freedoms and the protection of women and girls.

Queen sends prayers to the US on 9/11 anniversary
"My thoughts and prayers â and those of my family and the entire nation â remain with the victims, survivors and families affected," the Queen said in her message to US President Joe Biden.

Archbishop reflects on tragedy of 9/11 on 20th anniversary
The Archbishop of Canterbury is inviting people to pray for all those affected by violence and terror 20 years on from 9/11.

Max Lucado asks for prayer after suffering aneurysm
Pastor and writer Max Lucado has said he is trusting in God after suffering an aneurysm.

Crown Prosecution throws out case against Christian street preacher
A Christian street preacher fined under Covid regulations is celebrating after his case was dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service.

Archbishop of Canterbury, Pope and Ecumenical Patriarch in unprecedented joint call on climate change
The leaders of the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Anglican Communion have for the first time issued a joint call to the world to make "meaningful sacrifices" for the sake of the planet.

Christians call for action after 'alarming' rise in cases of children abusing other children
The rise in sexual abuse perpetrated by children on other children has been blamed on easy access to pornography via the internet.

Scottish government accused of downplaying pro-life views in abortion consultation
The Scottish government has been accused of "deliberately diminishing" the views of thousands of people who responded to its consultation on home abortions.