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Disappointment as Jersey becomes first part of British Isles to legalise assisted suicide
Disappointment as Jersey becomes first part of British Isles to legalise assisted suicide

Opponents have warned it sets a ‘dangerous’ precedent. 

Ann Widdecombe, devout Christian and right-wing stalwart, dies aged 78
Ann Widdecombe, devout Christian and right-wing stalwart, dies aged 78

The longtime Conservative MP and later TV personality was known for her outspoken faith and defence of free speech.

Christian app for defeating porn addiction has over half a million downloads
Christian app for defeating porn addiction has over half a million downloads

The app features daily devotionals and accountability groups to help its users live free from porn.

Assisted suicide 'not a medical treatment', says BMA
Assisted suicide 'not a medical treatment', says BMA

The BMA is neutral on whether assisted suicide should be legal.

Church of England vicar dismissed after preaching on gender identity wins settlement
Church of England vicar dismissed after preaching on gender identity wins settlement

Victory at last for former school chaplain Bernard Randall who lost his job after preaching a sermon in which he told students they didn't have to accept LGBT ideology.

Pastors are still struggling but relief remains out of reach for many
Pastors are still struggling but relief remains out of reach for many

Pastoral satisfaction has dropped 20 points since 2015 but the measures many pastors believe would help are often unattainable.

Jordan Peterson says activities remain 'very limited' in health update
Jordan Peterson says activities remain 'very limited' in health update

Canadian psychologist and author Jordan Peterson has shared a health update, revealing his activities remain "very limited" as he continues recovering from a prolonged illness, but he has resumed writing and is "relieved" to "be doing something creative and useful."

Tributes paid to Lord Mackay of Clashfern, committed Christian and public servant
Tributes paid to Lord Mackay of Clashfern, committed Christian and public servant

Lord Mackay, who has died aged 99, was described as "a great Conservative, a great lawyer, a great Lord Chancellor, and also a man of profound Christian faith".

Gloucester Cathedral holds dedication service for new pipe organ
Gloucester Cathedral holds dedication service for new pipe organ

The unveiling coincides with an organ festival being hosted by the cathedral.

Labour's conversion therapy ban puts families, teachers, pastors and doctors at risk
Labour's conversion therapy ban puts families, teachers, pastors and doctors at risk

Despite a chorus of opposition, Labour insists the bill is safe.

Inclusion of RE in national curriculum welcomed
Inclusion of RE in national curriculum welcomed

RE teaching has been subject to a "postcode lottery".

Pearson's pro-trans educational content condemned
Pearson's pro-trans educational content condemned

One teacher reported that "almost a whole page is dedicated to non-binary pronouns in all four cases in German".

Archbishops allow ex-gay event to go ahead during Synod despite protests
Archbishops allow ex-gay event to go ahead during Synod despite protests

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have given the green light for a fringe event featuring ex-gay Christians during the Church of England General Synod after coming under pressure from revisionists to cancel it. 

Church saved from closure after gold found hidden under altar
Church saved from closure after gold found hidden under altar

The five members of a historic English church that was on the brink of closure because they could not afford to cover a £750,000 repair bill are now hopeful they can keep their doors open after discovering a trove of gold coins beneath the church’s altar.

Lord Biggar: Rise of Christian nationalism may reflect 'spiritual hunger'
Lord Biggar: Rise of Christian nationalism may reflect 'spiritual hunger'

Critics of nationalism have a responsibility to understand what is attracting people to it and point them towards a better path, Lord Biggar has suggested.

Chinese pastor released to US as goodwill gesture on 4 July
Chinese pastor released to US as goodwill gesture on 4 July

Zion Church is one of the largest unregistered churches in China.