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'Deep sadness' over death of vicar and wife killed in horror collision
'Deep sadness' over death of vicar and wife killed in horror collision

The Diocese of Coventry has expressed its "deep sadness" over the deaths of a vicar and his wife who were killed in a collision in Anglesey on Wednesday.

Alarm as UK teenagers rank last for life satisfaction in Europe
Alarm as UK teenagers rank last for life satisfaction in Europe

The UK's teenagers have the lowest levels of happiness and life satisfaction in Europe, a new study has found.

Barnabas Aid founder Patrick Sookhdeo suspended amid reports of 'chaos' in the organisation
Barnabas Aid founder Patrick Sookhdeo suspended amid reports of 'chaos' in the organisation

There are reports of internal turmoil at Barnabas Aid after the suspension of its founder Patrick Sookhdeo, his wife Rosemarie and two trustees, Caroline Kerslake and Dr Prasad Phillips.

Legalising assisted suicide in Scotland would 'undermine' value of human life
Legalising assisted suicide in Scotland would 'undermine' value of human life

Scottish politicians have been warned against legalising assisted suicide as Holyrood prepares to scrutinise a Bill brought forward by Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur.

Victims of stabbing attack in Manchester were 'good church-going family'
Victims of stabbing attack in Manchester were 'good church-going family'

A Baptist pastor remains in hospital in critical condition after a stabbing attack in which his wife was killed.

Worship numbers drop as churches close, poll finds
Worship numbers drop as churches close, poll finds

Some people may never return to church if their own church closes its doors, a new poll has found.

Campaigners strongly criticise Scotland\'s assisted suicide plans
Campaigners strongly criticise Scotland's assisted suicide plans

Sharp criticism has been levelled against plans to legalise assisted suicide in Scotland.

Police pay-out for Christian woman arrested for silent prayer
Police pay-out for Christian woman arrested for silent prayer

A Christian woman wrongfully arrested twice for praying silently near an abortion clinic has received £13,000 in compensation from West Midlands Police.

Christians asked to pray for areas affected by mpox
Christians asked to pray for areas affected by mpox

Christians are being asked to pray for areas affected by the outbreak of mpox and advocate for the distribution of vaccines to limit the spread of the deadly virus.

Attack on army chaplain 'deeply shocking and upsetting', say bishops
Attack on army chaplain 'deeply shocking and upsetting', say bishops

Prayers are being said for an army chaplain stabbed in a knife attack in County Galway on Friday.

Christian school closures are 'heartbreaking'
Christian school closures are 'heartbreaking'

The closure of two Christian private schools in Scotland has been branded "sad" and "heartbreaking".

Christians in Russia and Russian-occupied Ukraine face increasing persecution
Christians in Russia and Russian-occupied Ukraine face increasing persecution

The non-profit organisation says the scale of the hostility is reminiscent of Soviet-era repression, with imprisonment, torture, and murder all on the rise.

Archbishops apologise to abuse survivors after BBC investigation into pay-out for Church canon
Archbishops apologise to abuse survivors after BBC investigation into pay-out for Church canon

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have apologised to abuse survivors who feel "let down by the Church" after a BBC investigation into a pay-out to a cathedral canon who was reportedly assessed as a potential risk to children.

Religious minorities suffer as Iran cracks down on women's rights protests
Religious minorities suffer as Iran cracks down on women's rights protests

An advocacy paper published by the UN's fact-finding mission to the country said that "crimes against humanity" are being perpetrated

Christians 'fearful' after church statue vandalised
Christians 'fearful' after church statue vandalised

Members of a Catholic church in London have expressed concern for their safety after one of their statues was vandalised.

Sacked chaplain seeks judicial review into CofE's handling of his case
Sacked chaplain seeks judicial review into CofE's handling of his case

A chaplain who was sacked after telling school pupils that they did not need to agree with LGBT ideology is seeking a judicial review into the dismissal of his misconduct complaint against the Bishop of Derby.