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  Alcoholics Anonymous group removed from directory over Christian emphasis

  Staff writer | Tue 4 Jan 2022 14:41 GMT

  The group continues to meet in a church in Yeovil, Somerset, but is no longer officially recognised by the AA.

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  Christians recognised for Covid efforts in New Year Honours list

  Staff writer | Sat 1 Jan 2022 15:30 GMT

  The New Year Honours list for 2022 includes a number of Christians being recognised for their efforts in response to the pandemic.

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  Tutu laid to rest at state funeral in Cape Town

  Staff writer | Sat 1 Jan 2022 13:33 GMT

  The funeral of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who died last week aged 90, has taken place in Cape Town.

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  Doctors urge Scottish Parliament to reject assisted suicide legislation

  Staff writer | Thu 30 Dec 2021 12:14 GMT

  Dozens of junior doctors have written to MSPs urging them to vote against legalising assisted suicide in Scotland.

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  Impact of climate change has cost the world billions - Christian Aid

  Staff writer | Mon 27 Dec 2021 10:37 GMT

  Extreme weather events linked to climate change has cost billions of dollars in damage this year, says Christian Aid.

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  Most Christians think it's ok to portray Jesus as white

  Staff writer | Mon 27 Dec 2021 9:47 GMT

  Most British Christians think images of a 'white Jesus' are acceptable, but polling shows attitudes vary according to age and ethnicity.

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  Church leaders pay tribute to Desmond Tutu who has died aged 90

  Staff writer | Sun 26 Dec 2021 13:44 GMT

  Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a pivotal figure in ending apartheid in South Africa, has died aged 90.

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  Jesus' teachings have been 'the bedrock of my faith', says Queen in Christmas message

  Staff writer | Sat 25 Dec 2021 15:46 GMT

  The Queen reflected on the "simplicity" of the Christmas story in a poignant message in which she also remembered her "beloved Philip".

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  Archbishop reflects on human mortality and fragility in Christmas sermon

  Staff writer | Sat 25 Dec 2021 14:58 GMT

  The Archbishop of Canterbury also paid tribute to volunteers and the human achievements in science that made the vaccine possible.

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  Getting jabbed mirrors Jesus' teaching to 'love our neighbours', says Boris Johnson

  Staff writer | Fri 24 Dec 2021 10:35 GMT

  Prime Minister Boris Johnson has used his Christmas message to urge people to get boosted and vaccinated against Covid-19, suggesting it is the Christ-like thing to do.

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  Calls to scrap transgender requirement are 'totally out of touch'

  Staff writer | Wed 22 Dec 2021 11:39 GMT

  MPs are wrong to suggest that transgender people should no longer have to live for two years in their chosen gender being receiving legal recognition, The Christian Institute has said.