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Assisted suicide falters in Westminster but receives final approval in Jersey
Assisted suicide falters in Westminster but receives final approval in Jersey

Kim Leadbeater's assisted suicide bill is expected to run out of time as Jersey moves towards Royal Assent.

3 members of Christian family murdered in India
3 members of Christian family murdered in India

The Christians were accused of practising black magic before their murders.

Christian teacher shot dead in Syrian sectarian violence
Christian teacher shot dead in Syrian sectarian violence

Christian school teacher, Iman Jarrous, was shot dead in Homs.

Church of England keen to offer 'warm welcome' to new arrivals from Hong Kong
Church of England keen to offer 'warm welcome' to new arrivals from Hong Kong

The number of Hong Kongers in Britain has doubled in the last five years.

Purim and the importance of wonder
Purim and the importance of wonder

Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster explains the Jewish festival of Purim and why a big part of it is nurturing the inner child.

The biblical alternative to self-reliance: surrendering to God’s love
The biblical alternative to self-reliance: surrendering to God’s love

The reality is we cannot fully trust ourselves.

Iranian Christian leaders declare support for Reza Pahlavi
Iranian Christian leaders declare support for Reza Pahlavi

Hundreds of Christian leaders have come out in support of the exiled Crown Prince.

Ex-gay Christian put on trial in Malta forced to wait again for verdict
Ex-gay Christian put on trial in Malta forced to wait again for verdict

"Thank you for standing with me in prayer," said Grech outside the court.

European Parliament's recognition of 'Christianophobia' welcomed
European Parliament's recognition of 'Christianophobia' welcomed

The European Parliament has for the first time recognised the existence of “Christianophobia”.

Met commends officer who defended Christian street preacher's free speech against Muslim criticism
Met commends officer who defended Christian street preacher's free speech against Muslim criticism

A senior Met officer said the actions of PC Moule were a "good example" of "common sense without fear or favour".

Churches 'left in the lurch' as government repair scheme runs out of money
Churches 'left in the lurch' as government repair scheme runs out of money

The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme has run out of money but a new replacement fund is not yet up and running.

Ukraine bishop: 'You never know when your time will come'
Ukraine bishop: 'You never know when your time will come'

Parts of the Catholic Kharkiv-Zaporizhzhia Diocese are controlled by Russian forces.

Christian faces death threats in refugee camp in South Sudan
Christian faces death threats in refugee camp in South Sudan

“My family wants me dead,” the convert from Islam said.

Drug kingpin killed in Mexico headed cartel that had targeted churches
Drug kingpin killed in Mexico headed cartel that had targeted churches

For merely “opening a church,” pastors receive messages demanding large sums of money.

Jennifer Melle returns to work, but says fight is not over yet
Jennifer Melle returns to work, but says fight is not over yet

An employment tribunal and two investigations by the Nursing and Midwifery Council remain outstanding.

Over 40,000 people were helped by Bristol churches last year
Over 40,000 people were helped by Bristol churches last year

Some 1,634 volunteers gave 121,660 hours of service over the past 12 months to support a range of community hubs and initiatives across the Diocese of Bristol.