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Assisted dying law may change within four years, says MP
Assisted dying law may change within four years, says MP

Andrew Mitchell says there is growing support among MPs for a change to the law on assisted dying.

Another church is turned into a mosque on the orders of Erdogan
Another church is turned into a mosque on the orders of Erdogan

A month after Turkey controversially turned the Hagia Sophia into a mosque, a second historic church is to become a Muslim place of worship.

Uncovered medieval sacristy yields clues about Westminster Abbey's past
Uncovered medieval sacristy yields clues about Westminster Abbey's past

A sacristy uncovered by archaeologists in the grounds of Westminster Abbey is offering up clues about the landmark's medieval past.

Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark says people should engage with JK Rowling instead of shunning her
Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark says people should engage with JK Rowling instead of shunning her

Wark, 65, said cancel culture was encouraging "a kind of mob mentality".

People should be 'free to disagree', Justice Secretary told
People should be 'free to disagree', Justice Secretary told

The Christian Institute's Simon Calvert and gay activist Peter Tatchell are among the signatories of an open letter warning of the risk to free speech if the Scottish Government pushes ahead with proposed changes to hate crime law.

Persecuted minorities 'airbrushed' out of BBC documentary - Archbishop
Persecuted minorities 'airbrushed' out of BBC documentary - Archbishop

The Chaldean Archbishop of Erbil has accused the BBC of overlooking the plight of persecuted Christians and Yazidis in documentary series "Once Upon a Time in Iraq".

Britain called to sanction Nigeria's government officials over Christian persecution
Britain called to sanction Nigeria's government officials over Christian persecution

The UK Government is being urged to take tougher action on Nigeria after decades of deadly violence against Christians.

Pastor among the victims in latest deadly attacks on Christians in Nigeria
Pastor among the victims in latest deadly attacks on Christians in Nigeria

A string of attacks on Christians in Nigeria has left 11 people dead, including a church pastor, a father of nine, and a 16-year-old.

Married families are still best for children and society, says think tank
Married families are still best for children and society, says think tank

Children and society in general do better when parents are married, a new report from the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) says.

Over 200,000 sign petition demanding Netflix pull 'Cuties' film
Over 200,000 sign petition demanding Netflix pull 'Cuties' film

Over 200,000 people have signed a petition on Change.org calling on Netflix to pull a controversial French film that critics say sexualises children.

Churches recommend face masks at services
Churches recommend face masks at services

Churches in Ireland are asking people who attend services in person to wear face masks.

Christians can sing in church again as coronavirus restrictions eased
Christians can sing in church again as coronavirus restrictions eased

More people can now sing in churches across England after the Government further relaxed Covid-19 restrictions.

Church of England reported to Charity Commission over abuse investigations
Church of England reported to Charity Commission over abuse investigations

The Church of England has said it will "cooperate fully" after being reported to the Charity Commission over its investigations into abuse.

Dozens of faith leaders call for action to stop 'genocide' of Uighurs in China
Dozens of faith leaders call for action to stop 'genocide' of Uighurs in China

The letter, signed by Rowan Williams among other faith leaders, warns of "genocide" against the minority group in China.

Oppression of Christians has increased during Covid-19
Oppression of Christians has increased during Covid-19

Oppression and discrimination towards Christians has only worsened during the pandemic, says Release International.

Professors issue correction to paper on mental health benefits of 'gender-affirming' surgeries
Professors issue correction to paper on mental health benefits of 'gender-affirming' surgeries

Two professors who published a paper last year on the mental health benefits of 'gender-affirming' surgeries now say their original conclusions were "too strong".