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

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

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 reality is we cannot fully trust ourselves.

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

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

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
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
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
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.