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Criminalisation of homosexuality is 'an injustice', say Church leaders
Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly have condemned the criminalisation of homosexuality at the end of their historic peace pilgrimage to South Sudan.
Most Scots palliative care doctors would refuse to take part in assisted suicide
Three quarters of Scottish doctors who provide end-of-life care would refuse to take part in assisted suicide if it became legal, a survey has found.
Church leaders call for peace in South Sudan
The Pope, Archbishop of Canterbury and Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly have called on the leaders of South Sudan to halt the bloodshed after years of civil war.
France moves closer to enshrining abortion in constitution
The French Senate has approved plans to enshrine abortion in the constitution.
Churches with largest under-16 attendance are conservative on sexuality - study
Church of England congregations with the largest under-16 attendance are conservative on sexuality, a study by Christian Concern has found.
Amid spread of ISIS, US warns of potential attacks on churches, soft targets in Tanzania
Amid the spread of the Islamic State in southern an eastern Africa, the U.S. government has warned about the potential for terror attacks in Tanzania, an East African country largely seen as being among the region's most peaceful.
Charges dropped against pro-life volunteer arrested for silent prayer
A pro-lifer who was arrested for praying silently near an abortion clinic and charged with engaging in an "intimidating" act has had the charges against her dropped.
Biden tells dueling prayer breakfasts that 'diversity is one of our greatest strengths'
Speaking to a refashioned National Prayer Breakfast gathered at the Capitol with a new board and in a new location, President Joe Biden encouraged leaders of Congress to find ways to unify despite their political and religious differences.
Homeless man seeks to end life through Canada's assisted suicide programme
An Ontario man experiencing homelessness and frustration over his life circumstances seeks to die through medically assisted suicide, claiming that dying through Canada's medical assistance in dying (MAID) programme is the only option for him.
Church leaders embark on historic peace pilgrimage to South Sudan
The Pope, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland have today embarked on a historic peace pilgrimage to South Sudan.
Suspected herdsmen kill 12 Christians in Nigeria's Benue State
The assailants attacked Ichembe and Mbaigbe villages in Kwande County and wounded dozens of others.
Don't introduce abortion clinic buffer zones, arrested volunteer tells Scottish government
A woman arrested for praying silently near a closed abortion clinic in England has pleaded with the Scottish government not to bring in buffer zones nationwide.
Pro-lifer arrested for silent prayer 'in significant legal uncertainty'
A pro-life campaigner arrested for alleged silent prayer in an abortion clinic buffer zone has been left in "significant legal uncertainty" after a court hearing scheduled for Thursday was cancelled.
One in 10 UK children have seen porn by age 9 - report
An alarming new report by the Children's Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, has revealed the devastating extent of children's exposure to pornography.
Most Brits think churches and chapels are important for society
The number of Christians may be declining but affection for church buildings remains strong, a new Savanta poll suggests.
Abortion buffer zone amendment is 'outrageous assault on civil liberties'
Peaceful citizens are at risk of being branded criminals after a controversial amendment to the Public Order Bill was passed in the Lords this week, a pro-life group has warned.