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From rock bottom to ring redemption: How born-again Ben found new life in church boxing
Ben Cookson's philosophy is simple: faith, fitness, and fellowship can go hand in hand.
Who was St Cuthberga and why is she important?
Cuthberga was a former Anglo-Saxon Queen turned religious leader, who was a woman of deep faith and learning who died 1,300 years ago. This is her story …
Scotland's assisted suicide laws discriminate against the disabled, says senior lawyer
Proponents of assisted suicide often bolster their case by pointing to proposed safeguards that would protect the vulnerable, however these have been described as “inadequate” by one legal expert.
Chris Brain to face retrial for outstanding charges
One woman claimed she had been assaulted after helping families to identify victims of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster.
Pope prays for victims of Lisbon funicular tragedy
The Pope expressed his “heartfelt condolences” to the bereaved families.
Many religious 'nones' pray and believe in an afterlife
"I'm spiritual, not religious" does indeed appear to be a genuine demographic, according to the most current global data.
Bishop of Oxford challenges Farage on migration
The Bishop of Oxford has published an open letter to Nigel Farage, criticising the Reform UK leader’s plans to overhaul Britain’s immigration system and accusing him of stoking fear.
Indian state sanctions life in prison for converting people to Christianity
In practice anti-conversion laws are used to prevent people from leaving Hinduism.
European Digital Services Act threatens free speech across the world, say Christians
Free speech is under threat in Britain and in Europe, a Christian group has warned.
National borders should be respected, says church minister
“Yes, of course the Christian loves his neighbour whoever he is, but that love does not require the abandonment of divinely ordained national boundaries."
New church-run recovery centre expands addiction support across Scottish Highlands
The new six-bed facility, Nevis House, will provide up to 22 placements each year.
Christians bringing aid and assistance to Afghanistan after deadly earthquake
“Alongside the practical needs for emergency shelter and food, there is also a need for compassion and support for people like Abdul who have lost family and friends in this deadly earthquake.”
Jersey puts forward assisted suicide proposals
Last year Jersey Deputies voted by 32 votes to 14 to permit assisted suicide.
Scottish church with Covenanters and Churchill link celebrates 370 years of history
The church was founded during the reign of Oliver Cromwell.
Campaigners urge prayer and action ahead of assisted suicide Lords debate
Campaigners have suggested that there's still all to play for as the bill is deliberated by the Lords.
Boko Haram terrorists kill eight Christians in north-east Nigeria
Members of Islamic extremist group Boko Haram on Saturday killed five Christians in Borno state, Nigeria, and three others in another area of the state on Sunday, sources said.