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Prosecution numbers suggest 'uncertainty' around legality of assisted suicide
CPS guidelines introduced by Keir Starmer may mean an effective blind eye is being turned to some assisted suicides.
YouVersion's Bible app sees record engagement over Easter
YouVersion, the company behind the world’s most popular Bible app, has said that this Easter saw its highest level of engagement with scripture ever recorded.
CoE launches worship initiative to engage more children with faith
The Church of England hopes to double the number of young disciples by 2030.
MPs decry abortion up to birth plans
The Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party and the Father of the House have both expressed their strong concern about the abortion up to birth clause in the Crime and Policing Bill, which is set to become law.
Evangelicals 'need prayers' after Church in Wales votes to make same-sex blessings permanent
Some evangelicals are likely to leave the Church or seek alternative episcopal oversight.
Historian takes issue with Church of England's slavery reparations plans
Royal Historical Society, Professor Richard Dale, says the Church of England’s plan to pay £100 million in slavery reparations is based on “deeply flawed” historical analysis.
Christians welcome tougher online porn laws
The Crime and Policing Bill is a mixed bag for Christians.
Christian reactions to Trump's AI 'Jesus' image
Christian leaders and influencers have voiced their disapproval after President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image on social media depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure, with some supporters of the current administration condemning the post as blasphemous.
Charlie Puth shares more about his church background and its influence on his music
Puth said he appreciates "all things church".
Yet more voices point to religiously illiterate BBC
Former BBC Radio 4 presenter Roger Bolton lamented the “relative illiteracy about religion" at the Beeb.
Bethel Church announces governance review after sexual abuse allegations
Months after Bethel Church announced Pastor Ben Armstrong had been placed on administrative leave, the church says it is bringing in additional third-party oversight and has confirmed the firm leading an independent investigation into sexual abuse allegations against the longtime ministry leader.
Indian law could block foreign aid to missionaries, seize church properties
Christianity faces an increasingly hostile environment in India.
Faith leaders argue law change would undermine right to protest
The government says that the new clause is aimed at tackling the problems caused to local communities by repeated protests.
Christians call on British government to help end Sudan war
Sudan has been in a state of civil war for most of its post-independence history.
Young men are demoralised, not apathetic, says report
A new report is challenging familiar assumptions about the struggles facing young men, arguing that the problem is better understood as discouragement than indifference.
'We want this nightmare to end' - Lebanese civilians fear for safety
Israeli strikes have compounded the hardship resulting from years of economic instability.