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Church of Scotland reaffirms opposition to assisted suicide after 'review'
Church of Scotland reaffirms opposition to assisted suicide after 'review'

The Church's position was previously "under review".

Ireland sees rise in New Age weddings
Ireland sees rise in New Age weddings

Fewer people in Ireland are choosing to get married, and those who do are more likely than ever to opt for a New Age ceremony, statistics have revealed.

7 killed at Mexican church event in suspected cartel attack
7 killed at Mexican church event in suspected cartel attack

Mexico is increasingly a country of concern due to the persecution of Christians

Hopes remain that assisted suicide in Scotland will not pass
Hopes remain that assisted suicide in Scotland will not pass

Just seven "waverers" could be enough to kill the bill.

EU online safety law could be dangerous for free speech, say critics
EU online safety law could be dangerous for free speech, say critics

The proposed bill could become a political tool, critics warn.

Faith and religious observance a significant factor in 'human flourishing', Harvard study finds
Faith and religious observance a significant factor in 'human flourishing', Harvard study finds

"As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God." taken from Psalm 42.

Mexican politician branded 'violator against women' for standing up for women's rights
Mexican politician branded 'violator against women' for standing up for women's rights

A former presidential candidate in Mexico has been branded a “political violator against women” because of his view on transgenderism. 

MSP wants to expand Scotland's controversial abortion buffer zones
MSP wants to expand Scotland's controversial abortion buffer zones

Perhaps one day all of Scotland will be a buffer zone.

Calvin Robinson loses priest licence after just 9 days in new denomination
Calvin Robinson loses priest licence after just 9 days in new denomination

The Reformed Episcopal Church has withdrawn its licence from Fr Calvin Robinson, the second such incident in the life of the controversial cleric in just five months.

Church of England encouraged by increase in church attendance
Church of England encouraged by increase in church attendance

The Church of England has welcomed latest figures showing an increase in attendance for the fourth consecutive year.

Christians redouble efforts to stop assisted suicide
Christians redouble efforts to stop assisted suicide

Christians are doubling down on efforts to stop assisted suicide becoming legal in England and Wales after Kim Leadbeater's bill was debated in Westminster on Friday. 

Darlington nurses still waiting for single-sex changing space despite Supreme Court ruling
Darlington nurses still waiting for single-sex changing space despite Supreme Court ruling

An NHS trust has been accused of continually flouting the law around women’s rights by requiring female nurses to get changed in front of a biologically male nurse who goes by the name of “Rose”. 

CofE mission funding has brought in 37,000 people since 2017
CofE mission funding has brought in 37,000 people since 2017

The Church of England is happy with the progress being made by strategic mission and ministry investments.

Archbishop of Wales commits to reform following 'sobering' safeguarding audit at Bangor Cathedral
Archbishop of Wales commits to reform following 'sobering' safeguarding audit at Bangor Cathedral

"Blurred" sexual boundaries and excessive alcohol consumption were reported.

Scottish woman ready to go to jail for offer of help outside abortion clinic
Scottish woman ready to go to jail for offer of help outside abortion clinic

A passive offer of help is a danger to Scottish women apparently.

Cuts to government grants are having 'huge impact' on church buildings and local communities
Cuts to government grants are having 'huge impact' on church buildings and local communities

Many churches are in the corridor of uncertainty thanks to grant limits