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Christian groups welcome GP body's decision to continue opposing assisted dying
Christian groups welcome GP body's decision to continue opposing assisted dying

The governing council of the Royal College of General Practitioners ratified the decision on Friday after surveying 6,674 members across the UK.

A day of prayer for church growth on England's social housing estates
A day of prayer for church growth on England's social housing estates

The Church of England is holding a day of prayer to mark the first anniversary of an ambitious drive to expand its presence across social housing estates.

Portugal moves towards legalisation of euthanasia
Portugal moves towards legalisation of euthanasia

MPs in Portugal have cleared the way for the legalisation of euthanasia despite protests.

Islamic State supporter pleads guilty to St Paul's Cathedral bomb plot
Islamic State supporter pleads guilty to St Paul's Cathedral bomb plot

A supporter of the Islamic State has pleaded guilty to plotting a suicide bomb attack on St Paul's Cathedral.

Archbishop calls for prayers of healing and peace after mosque stabbing
Archbishop calls for prayers of healing and peace after mosque stabbing

The Archbishop of Canterbury has asked people to pray for healing and peace after a mosque stabbing on Thursday.

Pilgrim Passport launched as part of 2020 cathedral pilgrimage campaign
Pilgrim Passport launched as part of 2020 cathedral pilgrimage campaign

People who take part in a pilgrimage to a Church of England cathedral will now be able to record their journeys in a Pilgrim Passport.

Ravi Zacharias doing 'well' after spinal surgery
Ravi Zacharias doing 'well' after spinal surgery

Ravi Zacharias is well and resting after undergoing spinal repair surgery, says his wife Margie.

Leah Sharibu's mother joins London protest calling for her release
Leah Sharibu's mother joins London protest calling for her release

The mother of kidnapped schoolgirl Leah Sharibu joined a protest outside the Nigerian High Commission in London on Wednesday to call for her daughter's release.

Scottish court asks venue to explain why it cancelled Franklin Graham's tour event
Scottish court asks venue to explain why it cancelled Franklin Graham's tour event

A Scottish court has expedited the case of Franklin Graham and his legal challenge against the decision of a Glasgow venue to cancel his evangelistic event.

Baptist Union to review funding for training of ministers
Baptist Union to review funding for training of ministers

The Baptist Union of Great Britain said the current funding climate was "challenging".

Spider-Man could be bisexual and have a boyfriend in future movie
Spider-Man could be bisexual and have a boyfriend in future movie

A future installment of the Spider-Man franchise could see the action hero be bisexual with a boyfriend.

Pastor hopes new Amazon Prime reality series will introduce more people to Christian faith
Pastor hopes new Amazon Prime reality series will introduce more people to Christian faith

A new Amazon Prime reality TV show follows a pastor as he leads a team of nine motorcycling enthusiasts on a gruelling trip to a remote lake in Yellowstone National Park.

Pastor Davey Blackburn: Jesus helped me overcome rage after wife's murder
Pastor Davey Blackburn: Jesus helped me overcome rage after wife's murder

Pastor Davey Blackburn has opened up about how his Christian faith helped him to overcome the "dark" and "scary" rage he felt towards the men who murdered his first wife.

Jägermeister logo is not offensive to Christians, court rules
Jägermeister logo is not offensive to Christians, court rules

The Jägermeister logo, which features a cross, is unlikely to cause offence to Christians because its religious character has diminished due to its prevalence, a court in Switzerland has ruled.

Katy Perry, Lionel Richie join hands in prayer with American Idol contestant
Katy Perry, Lionel Richie join hands in prayer with American Idol contestant

A New York City subway singer hoping to be the next winner on "American Idol" took a moment during her nerve-wracking audition to put the spotlight on God.

Beth Moore tells worried male preachers she's not trying to take over the pulpit
Beth Moore tells worried male preachers she's not trying to take over the pulpit

Christian speaker and author Beth Moore has issued a plea for unity in the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) as it continues to wrangle over women preachers.