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Christian charity concerned over Cyprus assisted suicide case

Staff writer Tue 1 Aug 2023 11:36 BST

Christian charity CARE has voiced concern about calls to legalise assisted suicide in the UK after a man sentenced in the killing of his terminally ill wife was freed by a Cypriot court.

Top EU official challenges Covid bans on communal worship

Staff writer | Mon 31 Jul 2023 11:47 BST

Bans on communal worship during the pandemic were "profoundly illiberal and illegitimate", says top EU official Jan Figel, who has filed a religious freedom challenge at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).
Bishop's disappointment as Lord Sentamu refuses to make safeguarding apology

Staff writer | Mon 31 Jul 2023 8:40 BST

The Bishop of Newcastle has expressed disappointment that
Unmarried parents more likely to split, study shows

Staff writer | Sun 30 Jul 2023 9:12 BST

A major new study from the Marriage Foundation has shown a link between marriage and the likelihood of couples staying together until their children reach their teenage years.
New Faith Museum puts Britain's spiritual heritage on display

David Goodwin | Sun 30 Jul 2023 8:38 BST

The Faith Museum will open to the public in October, and feature hundreds of objects from institutions and private collections throughout Britain that offer a glimpse into the role that faith has played in the nation's history.
Census reveals thousands of multi-faith households

Staff writer | Fri 28 Jul 2023 8:41 BST

An analysis of data from the 2021 Census has revealed nearly 300,000 multi-faith households across England and Wales.
Windrush pioneer and Pentecostal Credit Union founder Carmel Jones passes away

Staff writer | Wed 26 Jul 2023 16:04 BST

Tributes have been paid to Rev Carmel Jones, a prominent figure of the Windrush Generation, after he passed away on Saturday following a period of ill health.
Calls for Christian ministry's bank account to be reopened after Nigel Farage banking row

Staff writer | Wed 26 Jul 2023 14:17 BST

A Christian ministry is calling on Barclays Bank to reinstate its account in the wake of the Nigel Farage Coutts accounts row that led to the resignation of NatWest boss Alison Rose.
Calls to recognise humanity of unborn babies after Pregnancy Loss Review

Staff writer | Tue 25 Jul 2023 11:20 BST

Calls have been made for urgent changes to UK law to recognise the humanity of unborn babies after the government committed to ensuring more compassionate care for families that suffer baby loss.
Historic Odesa cathedral badly damaged in Russian missile strike

Raymond Powell | Mon 24 Jul 2023 16:29 BST

The main cathedral in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa suffered severe damage in an overnight bombardment on Sunday.
Christians asked to pray for an end to trans ideology in schools

Staff writer | Sat 22 Jul 2023 11:40 BST

Christians are being asked to pray after another delay to the publication of new guidance on transgenderism in schools.
CofE asked to act over 'inappropriate' gender identity lessons

Staff writer | Fri 21 Jul 2023 11:35 BST

A parent has appealed to the Church of England's Chief Education Officer, Nigel Genders, to act over concerns about "inappropriate" and "sexually explicit" relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) lessons in his children's school.
Local pantries helping people through cost of living crisis

Rebecca Marlow | Fri 21 Jul 2023 9:34 BST

Local pantries are saving households money each week while also improving their health and wellbeing, new research has shown.