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Government plan to end DIY abortions welcomed by pro-lifers
Temporary measures introduced at the start of the pandemic to allow 'DIY' at-home abortions will come to an end in August.

Calls for 'stringent' economic sanctions to be imposed on Russia
Britain must use all of its "diplomatic muscle and energy, stringent economic sanctions, and focused political will" to force Russia to end its aggression in Ukraine, the Archbishop of York has said.

Christian response to Ukraine crisis 'must be rooted in prayer', say Archbishops
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have written a pastoral letter to the clergy and people of the Church of England asking them to pray for peace in Ukraine.

Tributes pour in for Digitalnun
The Christian community on Twitter has been expressing its sorrow but also thanks for @Digitalnun who has died from cancer.

European countries must be ready to welcome Ukrainian refugees, say the country's Christians
Ukrainian Christians are asking other European nations to make preparations for an influx of refugees from Ukraine after Russia invaded the country on Thursday.

Russian attack on Ukraine condemned as 'an act of great evil'
In a joint statement, Archbishops Justin Welby and Stephen Cottrell called for an urgent ceasefire.

'No justification' for Russian invasion of Ukraine, say European evangelicals
The European Evangelical Alliance has condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Church leaders appeal for prayer after Russian invasion of Ukraine
Pope Francis spoke of the "great pain in my heart" as he declared 2 March - Ash Wednesday - a second day of prayer and fasting for Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine crisis threatens 'dark days' for Europe
The Bishop of Coventry has urged Britain to continue seeking diplomatic solutions to the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

Be mindful of the most vulnerable, says CofE as restrictions lift
Bishop Sarah Mullally said that "there may be good reason" for individuals and local churches to continue taking some measures despite legal restrictions lifting.

Archbishop plants tree as part of Queen's Green Canopy
The Archbishop of Canterbury has planted a tree in the grounds of his official residence, Lambeth Palace, as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Legalising euthanasia linked to increase in overall suicide rate - study
That was the finding of a peer-reviewed study by the Anscombe Bioethics Centre.

Scottish court says legal definition of 'woman' excludes transsexuals
The legal definition of 'woman' cannot include trans women, a Scottish court has said.

Judge says people can choose gender in Scottish census
A judge has upheld a decision to allow transgender people in Scotland to choose which sex they want to identify as in the upcoming census.

£1.5m funding boost to fund urgent repairs at 31 historic churches
The funding has been awarded to the National Churches Trust by Historic England and will go towards repairs at 31 historic churches.

Church of England seeks to improve its public witness
The Church of England has appointed Bishop Graham Tomlin to oversee its new Centre for Cultural Witness.