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First Minister John Swinney among MSPs to vote against Scottish assisted dying bill
Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, has confirmed he will vote against the controversial Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill, ahead of its pivotal Stage 1 vote set for Tuesday evening.

Mainz Cathedral unveils world’s 'largest Bible page' to honour Gutenberg
Mainz Cathedral in Germany is showcasing the world’s largest Bible page to the public in honour of the 625th birthday of Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press and producer of the Gutenberg Bible.

Joy in the journey – serving King Jesus, meeting King Charles
Nicki Duncalfe said 'yes' to God's call, leaving behind comfort and career to support her husband’s mission flying with MAF, raise her boys cross-culturally, and live out her faith in extraordinary ways.

China clamps down on foreign missionaries
China has imposed sweeping restrictions on Christian practices.

Dean of Coventry travels to Berlin for joint VE Day commemoration
The Dean of Coventry, the Very Rev John Witcombe, journeyed to Berlin this week to take part in a national service of remembrance for the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

1,000 pastors and ministry leaders to gather in Berlin for major European evangelism congress
The gathering will bring together pastors and ministry leaders from across Europe around the theme of Romans 1:16, which states: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”

Nicaraguan churches subjected to state repression over Easter as religious restrictions intensify
As the government tightens its repression on religious activity, Protestant and Roman Catholic churches all over Nicaragua faced heavy curtailments during the Easter weekend celebrations this year, a Christian human rights group has said.

'Unprecedented' research shows worldwide majority believes in God
Most people worldwide believe in God, according to Bible Society research. Atheism is actually in the minority.

Study looks at reasons behind rise in arson attacks on Canadian churches
Arson attacks on Canadian churches have more than doubled since 2021, a new study finds, attributing the surge largely to public reaction over potential unmarked graves at former residential schools rather than anti-religious hostility.

German churches lost over a million followers last year, 'nones' now the largest group
Even those who remain don't seem to be going to church very often.

'Humble' Pope Francis buried after funeral watched by hundreds of thousands
Thousands of people crowded into St Peter's Square on Saturday morning for the funeral of Pope Francis.

Release of man who killed Graham Staines and sons sparks public outrage
The release of Mahendra Hembram has raised fears of politicised justice in India.

Gaza church praises Pope Francis who called 'every day' during war
The Holy Family Church was praised boy Francis for its "closeness" to him during his "period of trial".

Will any of these men become Pope?
If you've seen the film Conclave, you'll know it's never the frontrunner.