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Pandemic has left Brits more fearful of ageing, Christian charity warns
Pandemic has left Brits more fearful of ageing, Christian charity warns

Research by Pilgrims Friend Society found feelings of fear were prevalent even among Christians.

CSW founder to chair religious freedom forum
CSW founder to chair religious freedom forum

The founder of Christian Solidarity Worldwide has been elected as the new Chair of the UK Freedom of Religion or Belief Forum (UKFF).

Late evangelical leader Joel Edwards remembered as humble man of God at Eulogy of Life
Late evangelical leader Joel Edwards remembered as humble man of God at Eulogy of Life

Christians gathered in north-east London on Friday evening to give thanks for the life of late evangelical leader Joel Edwards.

Death by assisted suicide is not painless, says medical expert
Death by assisted suicide is not painless, says medical expert

Joel Zivot, a practising anaesthesiologist, said some assisted suicide "is more asphyxia by drowning than falling off asleep".

Church leaders regret 'polarised public commentary' on Northern Ireland centenary service
Church leaders regret 'polarised public commentary' on Northern Ireland centenary service

Church leaders have invited people to show "prayerful support" for a service of reflection to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland after Irish President Michael D Higgins said he would not be attending.

High Court rejects discrimination legal challenge by Down's syndrome campaigner
High Court rejects discrimination legal challenge by Down's syndrome campaigner

Heidi Crowter now plans to take her case to the Court of Appeal.

M25 protests 'have frustrated many people', says Oxford Diocese
M25 protests 'have frustrated many people', says Oxford Diocese

The Diocese of Oxford has distanced itself from clergy taking part in Insulate Britain protests on the M25.

Faith groups in united bid to stop Scotland legalising assisted suicide
Faith groups in united bid to stop Scotland legalising assisted suicide

A broad coalition including a number of Christian and other faith groups has revealed plans to challenge the legalisation of assisted suicide in Scotland.

Oxford college apologises 'unreservedly' after hosting Christian Concern training event
Oxford college apologises 'unreservedly' after hosting Christian Concern training event

Christian Concern has expressed its disappointment over reports that Worcester College - part of the University of Oxford - has apologised for hosting its training event.

Young man killed while handing out church flyers
Young man killed while handing out church flyers

The victim of Friday's stabbing in Sheffield city centre was a young man reportedly handing out flyers for his church at the time.

Surplus vaccines must be shared, say Anglican leaders
Surplus vaccines must be shared, say Anglican leaders

They warn of potentially millions of vaccines going to waste at a time when poorer nations are struggling to vaccinate their populations.

Church leaders plead with councils to shelter Afghan refugees
Church leaders plead with councils to shelter Afghan refugees

In a joint letter coordinated by Welcome Churches, the church leaders recognise the strain on local authorities due to the pandemic but say that congregations across the country stand ready to support them.

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association to hold free evangelism summits across UK
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association to hold free evangelism summits across UK

Christian leaders will be coming together across four locations in the UK to discuss the challenges and opportunities for evangelism in the nation.

Vatican follows Italy with introduction of vaccine passports

The Vatican is set to limit entry to the city state to holders of a so-called 'Green Pass'.

Faith leaders call for urgent action on climate change
Faith leaders call for urgent action on climate change

There is an "urgent need" for action to limit the effects of climate change, faith leaders have warned ahead of a major UN summit in Scotland.