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Belgium launches criminal investigation into doctors who euthanised 38-year-old woman with autism
Authorities in Belgium have launched a criminal investigation into a group of doctors who euthanised a 38-year-old woman with autism.
The slave trade is real and we need modern-day abolitionists
The problem of slavery is far from historic and the need for abolitionists is greater than ever.
Christian charity is Centre of Excellence for Sports Ministry
A charity impacting thousands of young people throughout Gloucestershire has been recognised as the first Centre of Excellence in the UK for its exciting new concept of Sports Ministry.
Philip Mounstephen consecrated Bishop of Truro at St Paul's
The new Bishop of Truro, Philip Mounstephen, was consecrated today at St Paul's Cathedral by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.
Government-funded project teaches school children about different faiths
Lord Bourne was in Luton on Thursday to take part in a project that is bringing together school children of different faiths.
Church of Scotland signs up for Thy Kingdom Come
The Church of Scotland has joined the global prayer initiative Thy Kingdom Come, set up by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York in 2016.
School funding 'crisis' is leaving head teachers stressed, bishop warns
Tight budgets are leaving school head teachers feeling stressed and like 'they have nowhere to turn', the Bishop of Worcester has warned.
Church leader welcomes calls for probe into soaring funeral costs
A Church of Scotland minister has warned of the 'scourge of funeral poverty' after a government department said on Thursday that it was considering launching a probe into soaring funeral costs.
John Chau was right to go to North Sentinel, says his mission organisation
The missionary organisation behind the visit of John Allen Chau to North Sentinel Island, where he was killed by the inhabitants, has responded to questions from Christian Today with a defence of his actions.
Getting ready: A spiritual journey through Advent
Each day in Advent, we are invited to move a little closer to the One who has, is and will come.
In-tension-al faith: An introduction to both/and thinking
Both/and thinking is not a life of muddy, tepid compromises, a kind of half-hearted, diet version of real faith. Quite the reverse.
World AIDS Day: Victims of infected blood demand truth and justice
One of the greatest tragedies the UK faced around HIV/AIDS was the large number of HIV transmissions which occurred as a consequence of contaminated blood or plasma transfusions.
Review: The Evangelical Alliance's 'Transformed' transgender resource
What to do with transgender people? It's one of those very modern issues that evangelical Christians face with bewilderment.
Mark's Gospel: Driving home for Christmas
When we draw back the curtain to reveal the whole Bible story we realise Mark's account still captures the significance of the coming of Jesus.
Group close to pope urges California's Governor Jerry Brown to commute all death sentences
Brown, who once trained to be a priest of the Jesuit order, will leave office after completing his current two terms on January 7, when Governor-elect Gavin Newsom is sworn in.
Ukraine president welcomes moves to Church independence
President Petro Poroshenko said on Thursday Ukraine was on the cusp of securing its own independent church, snapping centuries-old ties to a Russian clergy that Kiev accuses of meddling in its affairs.