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Christian group seeks 'commitment' from Andy Burnham to tackle poverty

Christians Against Poverty (CAP) has called upon incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham to make a “commitment” to tackling poverty.

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Iraqi PM asks Christians to return following mass exodus

Does he really want them back or is it a move to impress Donald Trump?

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Catholic bishops urge MPs to reject latest assisted suicide bill

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales has called on MPs to vote down the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, warning that the legislation is "deeply flawed" and poses serious risks to vulnerable people, medical professionals and the health care system.

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Amnesty International is 'anti-Christian'

While a range of Christian groups were denounced as "anti-rights", not a single Muslim group was.

Amnesty International UK
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Evangelical leaders sue to overturn religious symbol ban in Switzerland

Three evangelical leaders have filed a lawsuit challenging a recent constitutional amendment in Switzerland that bans lawmakers in the Canton of Geneva from wearing visible religious symbols, the Swiss Evangelical Alliance announced on Monday.

Markus Hofer, Joseph Kabongo and Michael Mutzner in front of the Reformation Wall in Geneva. Magali Girardin
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Ann Widdecombe was hit multiple times with a hammer, court hears

Former MP Ann Widdecombe was struck 21 times on the head with a hammer as she ate lunch, prosecutors told a London court on Tuesday.

William Wilberforce

Why integrity matters: Lessons from William Wilberforce 

Christian Today spoke with Holy Trinity Clapham Rector, Rev Jago Wynne, to hear his thoughts on what integrity looks like from a biblical perspective and why he looks to William Wilberforce for inspiration.

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French evangelicals express ‘deep sadness’ after parliament approves assisted suicide law

France’s leading evangelical body has expressed “deep sadness” after the country’s parliament approved legislation legalising assisted suicide.

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US passes bill to halt Nigeria aid over violence against Christians

An effort to withhold 100 per cent of United States aid to Nigeria until the Nigerian government takes effective steps "to prevent and respond to violence in the country" has passed the US House of Representatives.

Democratic Republic of Congo
Church elder and worship leader among dead in fresh wave of attacks in eastern DRC

A church elder and a worship leader were among six people killed in an attack on a rural Christian community in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). 

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Clergy serving among the ruins of Venezuela

Clergy are doing their best to console survivors, while dealing with their own loss and trauma.

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Erling Haaland buys historic Christian manuscript, donates it to local library

Haaland bought the manuscript together with his father, who was also a professional footballer in his day.

Amnesty International UK
Amnesty International is 'anti-Christian'

While a range of Christian groups were denounced as "anti-rights", not a single Muslim group was.

William Wilberforce
Why integrity matters: Lessons from William Wilberforce 

Christian Today spoke with Holy Trinity Clapham Rector, Rev Jago Wynne, to hear his thoughts on what integrity looks like from a biblical perspective and why he looks to William Wilberforce for inspiration.

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New guidance published to help churches use AI wisely

New guidance has been launched to help Christian leaders navigate the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence.

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'On the brink of death': Minister turns near-fatal illness into book of hope

"It is in pain that you really discover what you believe" - that's the hard-won lesson at the heart of a new book by Christian minister Cornel Romans following his own brush with death from serious illness. 

Ann Widdecombe
Calls for diversity of opinion to be respected after Ann Widdecombe's death

Peers called for greater tolerance and respect for differing opinions during tributes to Ann Widdecombe in the House of Lords this week.

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Independent review finds Church of England safeguarding response re-traumatised abuse survivor

An independent review has concluded that the Church of England repeatedly failed a survivor of alleged sexual and spiritual abuse by clergy, finding that both its initial response to her disclosures in 2001 and a later national safeguarding investigation left her "further traumatised".

St Pauls Cathedral Church of England
Global persecution report raises concerns about erosion of religious freedom in the West

The report looks at over 20 countries but also includes a section on “hindrances to religious freedom in the West”.

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Christian group casts doubt on Ofcom's online porn age checks

CARE did the unenviable task of spending a week checking pornographic websites.

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Christians launch declaration challenging pro-Palestinian document after Church of England vote

The Kairos II document, that the Church of England voted to "hear" and engage with, has been described by critics as "thoroughly dishonest and acerbic".

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Arrests of children for sexual offences reach record levels

Police figures have shown that children are being arrested in record numbers for sexual offences.

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Conversion therapy ban would privilege 'one contested therapeutic philosophy'

A ban could mean those who want help, would struggle to find it.

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When God changes our plans: trusting Him through disappointment

We may not understand every twist in the journey, but we can trust the Author.

Mark Whitacre
Imprisoned executive who inspired Matt Damon movie credits God with turning his life around

Mark Whitacre, who was portrayed by Matt Damon in a movie about his life, said, "God took my life from ashes to beauty".

National Churches Trust
Historic churches at risk as report calls for overhaul of heritage funding and planning

Churches face “unsustainable” financial and practical pressures unless the government strengthens support for the UK’s historic places of worship, MPs have warned in a major report calling for a new approach to protecting the nation’s built heritage.

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France votes to legalise assisted suicide

France's National Assembly has given final approval to a landmark law to legalise assisted suicide.