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Supreme Court to rule on anonymity for doctors in end-of-life cases
Supreme Court to rule on anonymity for doctors in end-of-life cases

Christian campaigners and families affected by controversial end-of-life treatment decisions have said they hope the Supreme Court will uphold an earlier judgment that overturned life-long anonymity protection for doctors involved in such medical cases.

Scottish Church leaders set out opposition to assisted suicide
Scottish Church leaders set out opposition to assisted suicide

Church leaders have expressed "very grave concerns" about proposals to legalise assisted suicide in Scotland.

Pastors praying for Israel in response to Iran launching drone, missile attack
Pastors praying for Israel in response to Iran launching drone, missile attack

Prominent Christian leaders worldwide are urgently calling for prayers for peace and security in Israel after Iran initiated a significant aerial assault on Israel, deploying hundreds of drones and missiles early Sunday, intensifying existing regional tensions and pushing the Middle East closer to a broader conflict.

Archbishop of Canterbury expresses concern over Christian woman's arrest in West Bank
Archbishop of Canterbury expresses concern over Christian woman's arrest in West Bank

"I'm shocked and deeply concerned by this news," Welby said.

Pakistan told to address forced marriages, conversions of girls
Pakistan told to address forced marriages, conversions of girls

UN human rights experts on Thursday called on Pakistan to make legal changes in light of continued vulnerability of women and girls of minority faiths to forced marriages and religious conversions.

Christian evangelist killed in Uganda
Christian evangelist killed in Uganda

Muslim extremists target evangelist in eastern Uganda.

Ukrainian priest could face prison for \'espionage\'
Ukrainian priest could face prison for 'espionage'

A Ukrainian priest abducted by Russian occupiers nearly a year ago could face 12 years in prison after a secret court trial for alleged espionage, contrary to international law.

After JK Rowling's bold stand against Scotland's new hate crime laws, Christians hope for the best
After JK Rowling's bold stand against Scotland's new hate crime laws, Christians hope for the best

The Christian Institute has said that for now, "the law is still on the side of free speech" after worrying new hate crime laws came into force in Scotland earlier this month.

10 Christians killed in Easter massacre in Nigeria
10 Christians killed in Easter massacre in Nigeria

Reports have emerged of a massacre over the Easter weekend in which 10 Christians were killed in Nigeria.

NHS pauses transgender clinic appointments for minors after review: 'Extreme caution'
NHS pauses transgender clinic appointments for minors after review: 'Extreme caution'

The NHS will instruct "gender clinics to implement a pause" on first appointments for those under 18 after the release of a long-awaited review of how the government service treats youth with gender dysphoria.

Vatican condemns sex-change surgeries, surrogacy in new human dignity declaration
Vatican condemns sex-change surgeries, surrogacy in new human dignity declaration

The Vatican has released a new document confirming the Catholic Church's opposition to gender transition surgeries and surrogacy as it seeks to draw attention to the institution's longstanding teachings about the indispensable dignity of the human person.

Tim and Pete Hughes talk about 'psychological and spiritual abuse' under Mike Pilavachi
Tim and Pete Hughes talk about 'psychological and spiritual abuse' under Mike Pilavachi

Worship leader Tim Hughes and his brother Pete, lead pastor at King's X Church in London, have said they experienced wrestling and massages under the leadership of Mike Pilavachi.

Why is the call so urgent for more servant leaders?
Why is the call so urgent for more servant leaders?

In today's world, where leadership often equates to power, wealth, and fame, there is a growing quest for authentic influence.

US survey sheds light on Church exodus
US survey sheds light on Church exodus

The results of a comprehensive survey into the religious experiences of American adults have been released, offering some sobering food for thought to religious and faith organisations.

Poll reveals public opposition to decriminalising abortion
Poll reveals public opposition to decriminalising abortion

A majority of the public do not support MPs' proposals to decriminalise abortion, new polling has found.

Trump divides with latest position on abortion
Trump divides with latest position on abortion

Pro-life advocacy groups are offering differing reactions after presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump suggested that abortion laws should be decided on a state-by-state basis as the issue remains at the forefront of American politics.