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Doctors urge Scottish Parliament to reject assisted suicide legislation
Dozens of junior doctors have written to MSPs urging them to vote against legalising assisted suicide in Scotland.

West Africa tipped to be persecution 'hotspot' in 2022
Release International warned that Islamist extremists are gaining ground across Nigeria and the Sahel region of sub-Saharan Africa.

Impact of climate change has cost the world billions - Christian Aid
Extreme weather events linked to climate change has cost billions of dollars in damage this year, says Christian Aid.

Most Christians think it's ok to portray Jesus as white
Most British Christians think images of a 'white Jesus' are acceptable, but polling shows attitudes vary according to age and ethnicity.

Giving a warm welcome to refugees
Hotel volunteer Kath Crowsley has helped Afghan refugees in all sorts of ways, from opening a bank account to delivering a baby.

Thousands sign petition calling for end to forced conversion and marriage of Christian girls
Over 3,000 people have signed a petition by Aid to the Church in Need calling for more action to stop the forced conversion and marriage of Christian women and girls.

Bishop defiant after six killed in Christmas Day suicide bombing in eastern Congo
Six people have been killed in a Christmas Day suicide bombing in a region of the Democratic Republic of Congo where Christians have been targeted in the past.

Calls for urgent action after Christmas Eve massacre in Myanmar
A Christian charity is calling on the international community to take urgent action after reports of at least 35 civilians being burnt alive in Myanmar on Christmas Eve.

Church leaders pay tribute to Desmond Tutu who has died aged 90
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a pivotal figure in ending apartheid in South Africa, has died aged 90.

Jesus' teachings have been 'the bedrock of my faith', says Queen in Christmas message
The Queen reflected on the "simplicity" of the Christmas story in a poignant message in which she also remembered her "beloved Philip".
Pope appeals for peace in Christmas Day Urbi et Orbi address
The Pope has urged the world not to be indifferent to conflicts and tragedies but instead continue working for peace.

Archbishop reflects on human mortality and fragility in Christmas sermon
The Archbishop of Canterbury also paid tribute to volunteers and the human achievements in science that made the vaccine possible.

Welby stands by Holy Land comments after Jewish backlash
The Jewish community has been angered by claims of "a systematic attempt to drive the Christian community out of Jerusalem and other parts of the Holy Land".

Getting jabbed mirrors Jesus' teaching to 'love our neighbours', says Boris Johnson
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has used his Christmas message to urge people to get boosted and vaccinated against Covid-19, suggesting it is the Christ-like thing to do.

Calls to scrap transgender requirement are 'totally out of touch'
MPs are wrong to suggest that transgender people should no longer have to live for two years in their chosen gender being receiving legal recognition, The Christian Institute has said.

Being vaccinated is a 'moral issue' - Welby
Taking the Covid vaccine is how we can love our neighbour, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.