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Parliament urged to reject assisted suicide bill

Staff writer Tue 12 Nov 2024 11:01 GMT

Campaigners are pleading with MPs to reject proposals to legalise assisted suicide, warning that any change to the law will put vulnerable people at risk.

Chaplain branded a safeguarding risk by CofE seeks judicial review

Staff writer | Tue 12 Nov 2024 8:26 GMT

A chaplain who was labelled a safeguarding risk by the Church of England due to his traditional Christian views on gender identity is seeking a judicial review at the Royal Courts of Justice today.
London church service remembers journalists killed 'on the frontline'

Peter Crumpler | Tue 12 Nov 2024 7:45 GMT

A poignant remembrance service will be held in London this week to commemorate reporters, photographers and other media workers killed bringing the news from around the world.
Veteran prosecuted for silent prayer appeals for UK freedoms to be protected in Remembrance Sunday message

Staff writer | Sun 10 Nov 2024 11:56 GMT

An army reservist who was prosecuted for praying silently in an abortion clinic buffer zone has appealed to the UK to stand up for fundamental freedoms at home as well as overseas.
CPS considers sexual offence charges against born again Christian Russell Brand

Duncan Williams | Sat 9 Nov 2024 9:44 GMT

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is considering bringing criminal charges against British comedian and presenter Russell Brand after the Metropolitan Police submitted a file of evidence involving multiple sexual offence allegations.
Silent prayer outside abortion clinics is 'not necessarily' a crime

Staff writer | Fri 1 Nov 2024 7:20 GMT

People who pray silently outside abortion clinics may not necessarily be committing a crime, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.
Introduction of abortion clinic buffer zones 'tragic day for women'

Staff writer | Thu 31 Oct 2024 11:54 GMT

The introduction of abortion clinic buffer zones across England and Wales has been branded a "tragic day for women".
Salvation Army calls for more support to tackle high number of alcohol-related deaths in Scotland

Chris Eyte | Thu 31 Oct 2024 11:43 GMT

The Salvation Army has called for specialist support for alcoholics in Scotland after figures showed 1,277 people died from alcohol related deaths last year, 2023.
Local pantries feeding body and soul

David Goodwin | Thu 31 Oct 2024 8:44 GMT

"Pantries are all about dignity, choice and hope. They are a perfect fit for churches who want to cement their role in their community, and who want to help make change happen."
First Global Day of Prayer for Media: 'a remarkable success'

Peter Crumpler | Wed 30 Oct 2024 12:29 GMT

The first-ever Global Day of Prayer for Media is being hailed as "a remarkable success" and "a powerful 24-hour live prayer experience" after thousands of Christians around the world engaged in the event on Sunday.
Christian Concern's Andrea Williams warns South Korea not to go the same way as the UK

Katelyn Webb | Tue 29 Oct 2024 21:30 GMT

British lawyer Andrea Williams warned millions of South Koreans gathered for a worship service that the country might soon face devastating challenges similar to those that Western nations have encountered if it embraces legislation that paves the way for LGBT ideology to impact their daily lives.
Christians highlighted in new British Library exhibition on the Middle Ages through the eyes of women

David Goodwin | Tue 29 Oct 2024 6:35 GMT

Among the items on display are an original signed letter from Joan of Arc to the citizens of Riom, penned in 1429 to request military aid, as well as the only surviving complete copy of The Revelations of Divine Love written by Julian of Norwich, the first work in English known to be authored by a woman.
Nearly 60,000 people sign letter asking Keir Starmer to protect freedom of thought and prayer

Staff writer | Sun 27 Oct 2024 8:33 GMT

A letter asking the Prime Minister to act to protect freedom of thought and silent prayer has been signed nearly 60,000 times.