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I was a Smyth victim too, says Rector of St Helen's Bishopsgate
The Rector of St Helen's Bishopsgate, an evangelical church in the City of London, says he was beaten in a shed by the late John Smyth.
How will the terminally ill and disabled be protected from assisted suicide, critics ask
Campaigners for a change of the law on assisted suicide are failing to provide answers to complex issues like protecting the terminally ill and disabled people from pressure to end their lives early, the Christian Medical Fellowship has said.
Hong Kong churches threatened over Tiananmen commemorations
Seven Hong Kong Catholic churches, which were to hold mass to commemorate the 32nd anniversary of the Tiananmen Massacre of 1989 by the Chinese Communist Party, found threatening signs posted in front of their buildings, according to reports.
Marie Stopes International's first abortion clinic closes
MSI Reproductive Choices (formerly known as Marie Stopes International) has permanently closed its flagship central London clinic.
Justin Bieber leads worship at Judah Smith's church
Justin Bieber recently co-led a worship set at the church of his best friend, Judah Smith.
Oxford professor sued by Museum of the Bible over papyrus fragments
The Museum of the Bible has launched a £5m lawsuit against a former Oxford classics professor over the sale of biblical papyrus fragments that are alleged to have been stolen.
YouTube axes Eric Metaxas' radio show over 'misinformation'
The radio show channel of evangelical commentator Eric Metaxas has been removed from YouTube for supposedly posting Covid-19 "misinformation".
Christian couple on death row for 8 years cleared of blasphemy charges
A Pakistani court has acquitted a Christian couple of blasphemy after nearly eight years on death row.
Case dropped against Christian volunteer who was fined as he helped the homeless during lockdown
Police have dropped their case against a Christian voluntary worker who was fined as he offered assistance to homeless people during lockdown.
Calls to tackle 'workplace bullying' after senior judge dismisses disciplinary action against Martyn Percy
A leading campaigner against abuse in the Church of England has called on the Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Rev Steven Croft, to tackle the "workplace bullying" allegedly suffered by the Dean of Christ Church, the Very Rev Martyn Percy.
What role does the Church have to play in uniting people?
Jon Yates, Executive Director of the Youth Endowment Fund, thinks there is more the Church can be doing to unite society.
Doctor investigated after providing abortion reversal treatment
A doctor is being investigated after providing women with emergency life-saving abortion reversal treatment during the pandemic.
Pastor and his 3-year-old son killed in Nigeria
A pastor and his 3-year-old son have been killed in an attack by radicalised Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria.
The importance of listening to the world
John Stott said Christians ought to listen to both the word and the world. Here's why.
A house of healing for Iran's fleeing Christians
A new community centre is being constructed in Turkey to provide a refuge for Christians fleeing persecution in Iran.
Lessons in the faith from slave trader-turned hymn-writer John Newton
Few stories in Christian history are more dramatic than that of John Newton, whose life demonstrates the title of his most famous hymn, 'Amazing Grace'.