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'Abusive' flows of money robbing poor countries of $416bn a year - Christian Aid
The development agency said that money earned, transferred or used around the world illegally or by abusing laws was robbing poor nations of revenues worth $416bn a year.
'It's time for the church to get serious about mental health,' says Jarrid Wilson's widow
The wife of pastor Jarrid Wilson, who committed suicide earlier this month, has pleaded with the church to work hard at becoming a place that is "a little bit safer for people".
Poldark star joins cast of new movie about the life of Jesus
Aidan Turner, star of The Hobbit and hit BBC TV show, Poldark, is the latest cast member to be confirmed for a new movie about the life of Jesus.
Over 800 healthcare professionals voice opposition to new Northern Ireland abortion laws
Over 800 healthcare professionals have outlined their opposition to new abortion laws due to come into effect in Northern Ireland next month.
Court ruling in support of euthanasia in Italy is 'deeply concerning'
A court ruling effectively legalising euthanasia and assisted suicide in Italy is "deeply concerning and disappointing", a pro-life campaign group has said.
Severely disabled man begs lawmakers not to legalise assisted dying
Dr Mark Blackwell, a former psychiatrist, said that if the law were changed on assisted dying it would make him feel like his life and suffering were a "waste of time".
New guidelines could lead to increase in abortions, fear pro-life campaigners
New guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) could lead to more women choosing to have an abortion, pro-life campaigners have warned.
Hungarian husband and wife team move to Shetland to help with church shake-up
A Hungarian minister and his family have arrived in Shetland to help the Church of Scotland as it continues to undergo huge changes in the face of declining membership.
Seafaring group welcomes release of UK-flagged tanker Stena Impero seized by Iran
Christian seafaring charity Stella Maris has welcomed reports that the UK-flagged tanker seized by Iran is once again on the move.
Language in Brexit debate has become 'unacceptable', say bishops
Church of England bishops have called for people on all sides of the Brexit debate to "speak to others with respect" after a week in which the Prime Minister came under fire over his comments on Britain's withdrawal from the EU and a number of MPs revealed they had received threats.
Hillsong worship leader who suffered brain aneurysm allowed to go home
Chelsea Lee Taylor, the Hillsong worship leader who suffered a brain aneurysm last month, is being allowed back home to continue her recovery.
Court says transgender man who gave birth must be 'mother' on child's legal documents
A transgender man who recently gave birth has been told by a UK court that he cannot be named as the 'father' on his child's legal documents.
'No plans' to introduce minimum pricing on alcohol in England, despite Scottish success
New research has found a significant drop in alcohol sales in Scotland following the introduction of minimum pricing.
Children as young as 7 are accessing online adult content, study finds
Around half of British 11- to 13-year-olds have seen adult content at some point, with some children as young as seven or eight saying they have viewed adult sexual content on the internet, a major new study has found.
Church leaders call for tougher restrictions on knife sales
Church leaders have added their voice to calls for tougher restrictions on the sale of knives as Britain struggles to contain its knife crime epidemic.
Supreme Court's ruling on shutdown is 'not surprising', says Church leader
The Supreme Court's ruling that the government's prorogation of Parliament was unlawful is "not surprsing", says the Convenor of the Lords Spiritual.