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Church of Scotland opposition to assisted suicide 'under review'
Church of Scotland opposition to assisted suicide 'under review'

Will the Church of Scotland change its traditional view following the Scottish Parliament's vote?

Christians pray as Westminster debates assisted suicide
Christians pray as Westminster debates assisted suicide

Christians are praying that more MPs will be persuaded to reject Kim Leadbeater's assisted suicide bill when it is debated again the House of Commons on Friday. 

Critics call CofE's school guidance unbiblical
Critics call CofE's school guidance unbiblical

The Church of England has been accused of failing to uphold Biblical views on sexuality and gender following a string of concerning cases at Church of England schools and an update to its anti-bullying guidance.

GPs and psychiatrists express concern about proposed assisted suicide laws
GPs and psychiatrists express concern about proposed assisted suicide laws

GPs have described proposals to legalise assisted suicide as "highly dangerous" and "cruel".

Charlie Gard's mum challenges injunctions that prevent her telling her story
Charlie Gard's mum challenges injunctions that prevent her telling her story

A bereaved parent may finally be allowed to speak

Christians 'deeply sad' as Scottish Parliament backs assisted suicide bill
Christians 'deeply sad' as Scottish Parliament backs assisted suicide bill

Liam McArthur's bill has passed an initial vote in the Scottish Parliament despite opposition.

Dozens of Scottish church leaders warn against legalising assisted suicide
Dozens of Scottish church leaders warn against legalising assisted suicide

Pastors and Christian leaders across Scotland have signed an open letter to MSPs urging them to vote against a draft bill that seeks to legalise assisted suicide. 

Council backs down on street preaching restrictions
Council backs down on street preaching restrictions

A council in Hampshire has agreed to withdraw attempts to impose a court injunction restricting Christian street preaching and other activities in public spaces. 

More people are going to church than before the pandemic
More people are going to church than before the pandemic

Evangelical churches up and down the country are reporting an increase in the number of people exploring faith and finding Jesus.

Black smoke ends first day of papal conclave
Black smoke ends first day of papal conclave

A ballot has been held on the first day of the papal conclave but not yielded a new pope. 

Scots urged to reject ‘extreme’ assisted suicide legislation
Scots urged to reject ‘extreme’ assisted suicide legislation

Scottish voters are being urged to contact their MSPs ahead of a Stage One vote in Holyrood next week. 

Madagascan Christians called to lead by example in struggling country
Madagascan Christians called to lead by example in struggling country

“We cannot serve Jesus Christ in church, and the devil outside.”

Churches and cathedrals help kick off VE Day 80th anniversary commemorations
Churches and cathedrals help kick off VE Day 80th anniversary commemorations

Churches and cathedrals are playing a big part in this week's 80th anniversary commemorations of Victory in Europe - or VE - Day which marked the end of World War II in Europe in 1945. 

Cost-saving claims raise fears for vulnerable under UK assisted suicide plans
Cost-saving claims raise fears for vulnerable under UK assisted suicide plans

Financial savings for Britain's broken healthcare system could pressure more vulnerable people into choosing assisted suicide if it were to be legalised.

Christian Aid to cut back staff, hopes for more efficient use of donor money
Christian Aid to cut back staff, hopes for more efficient use of donor money

The charity will fall from 720 staff to around 400.

Justin Welby reveals Pope Francis called him after resignation
Justin Welby reveals Pope Francis called him after resignation

Welby spoke warmly of Pope Francis' legacy of love and their first meeting.