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Nurse who had home abortion says she thought she was 'going to die'
A nurse is considering legal action against Marie Stopes International after she says she needed emergency surgery following a DIY home abortion.

Christian leaders worldwide call on IMF and World Bank to cancel debts of the poorest nations
The Church leaders warn that millions are being "needlessly pushed into poverty" by the pandemic.

Faith leaders call for changes to welfare to stop more people falling into poverty
Faith leaders in Scotland have made a joint call to the UK and Scottish Governments urging changes to welfare to stem the rising tide of poverty.

Western Isles Christians fear new relationships lessons will 'prematurely sexualise' children
The Church of Scotland Presbytery of Lewis has raised concerns over teaching on relationship, sexual health and parenthood (RSHP) in the region's schools.
Church launches £250,000 support scheme for UK nationals living in France
The Bishop in Europe, Robert Innes, said the prospect of applying for residency post-Brexit was a "daunting" one for many UK nationals.

Methodist Church moves towards divestment from oil and gas companies
The Methodist Church is to consider divestment from all oil and gas companies "not currently aligned with the Paris Agreement".

Attendance at Church of England services continues to decline
Regular attendance at Church of England churches has fallen again, latest figures show.

Catholic Church thanks Government for 'lifeline' heritage fund
The Government's Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage has thrown historic churches a "lifeline", the Catholic Church has said.

Listed churches encouraged to do small repairs to protect their buildings
The Taylor Review Pilot was launched to test the idea that minor repairs carried out regularly can save treasured historic churches from becoming 'at risk' and needing possibly unaffordable major works in the future.

£10.7m fund to support 66 at-risk churches
Some 66 churches and cathedrals struggling with the financial impact of Covid-19 are to benefit from grants totalling £10.7m.

'Serious failings' at Revelation TV, says Charity Commission report
Revelation TV has rejected the claims, calling the six-year investigation "unwarranted".

Gospel artists and other Christians recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours List
Gospel singer Muyiwa Olarewaju and Christian PR consultant Marcia Dixon were among the Christians to be included in the Queen's Birthday Honours List, as were those who have served their communities through the pandemic.

World's largest charity hospital ship to serve the people of Africa
Mercy Ships has announced the construction of the world's largest charity hospital ship, the Global Mercy.

Ireland moves closer to assisted suicide after draft law passes
Ireland's lawmakers voted on Wednesday to move forward with the legalisation of assisted suicide.

Abuse report is a 'big wake-up call' for the Church of England, says Welby
The Archbishop of Canterbury has vowed to "do whatever it takes" after a scathing report this week accused the Church of England of putting the perpetrators of abuse before victims.

Judicial review begins into puberty blockers for young people with gender dysphoria
The High Court has today started hearing evidence in a judicial review into puberty blockers and other medical treatments for young people suffering from gender dysphoria.