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Faith and religious observance a significant factor in 'human flourishing', Harvard study finds
"As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God." taken from Psalm 42.

Mexican politician branded 'violator against women' for standing up for women's rights
A former presidential candidate in Mexico has been branded a “political violator against women” because of his view on transgenderism.

MSP wants to expand Scotland's controversial abortion buffer zones
Perhaps one day all of Scotland will be a buffer zone.

Calvin Robinson loses priest licence after just 9 days in new denomination
The Reformed Episcopal Church has withdrawn its licence from Fr Calvin Robinson, the second such incident in the life of the controversial cleric in just five months.

Church of England encouraged by increase in church attendance
The Church of England has welcomed latest figures showing an increase in attendance for the fourth consecutive year.

Christians redouble efforts to stop assisted suicide
Christians are doubling down on efforts to stop assisted suicide becoming legal in England and Wales after Kim Leadbeater's bill was debated in Westminster on Friday.

Darlington nurses still waiting for single-sex changing space despite Supreme Court ruling
An NHS trust has been accused of continually flouting the law around women’s rights by requiring female nurses to get changed in front of a biologically male nurse who goes by the name of “Rose”.

CofE mission funding has brought in 37,000 people since 2017
The Church of England is happy with the progress being made by strategic mission and ministry investments.

Archbishop of Wales commits to reform following 'sobering' safeguarding audit at Bangor Cathedral
"Blurred" sexual boundaries and excessive alcohol consumption were reported.

Scottish woman ready to go to jail for offer of help outside abortion clinic
A passive offer of help is a danger to Scottish women apparently.

Cuts to government grants are having 'huge impact' on church buildings and local communities
Many churches are in the corridor of uncertainty thanks to grant limits

Church of Scotland opposition to assisted suicide 'under review'
Will the Church of Scotland change its traditional view following the Scottish Parliament's vote?

Christians pray as Westminster debates assisted suicide
Christians are praying that more MPs will be persuaded to reject Kim Leadbeater's assisted suicide bill when it is debated again the House of Commons on Friday.

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.

GPs and psychiatrists express concern about proposed assisted suicide laws
GPs have described proposals to legalise assisted suicide as "highly dangerous" and "cruel".

Charlie Gard's mum challenges injunctions that prevent her telling her story
A bereaved parent may finally be allowed to speak