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Death by assisted suicide is not painless, says medical expert
Joel Zivot, a practising anaesthesiologist, said some assisted suicide "is more asphyxia by drowning than falling off asleep".
Court of Appeal says fostering agency cannot force carers to abide by evangelical sexual code of conduct
Cornerstone plans to take its case to the Supreme Court.
Church leaders regret 'polarised public commentary' on Northern Ireland centenary service
Church leaders have invited people to show "prayerful support" for a service of reflection to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland after Irish President Michael D Higgins said he would not be attending.
Court rejects US Episcopal Church's attempt to keep property of breakaway diocese
For the past several years, the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth has been engaged in a legal battle against the Episcopal Church over the property and assets of the regional body.
Meet the pastor rebuilding life in the bombed-out city of Mosul
"In our situation it's normal for people to lose their hope. But what if you lost everything - your village, your church, your community, your childhood, your family, everything? You need to work hard to get hope back."
Josh McDowell steps back from ministry after controversial race comments
Josh McDowell is pausing his ministry after being criticized over his comments on race.
High Court rejects discrimination legal challenge by Down's syndrome campaigner
Heidi Crowter now plans to take her case to the Court of Appeal.
M25 protests 'have frustrated many people', says Oxford Diocese
The Diocese of Oxford has distanced itself from clergy taking part in Insulate Britain protests on the M25.
Southern Baptist Convention agrees to $1.6m investigation into sex abuse allegations
The Executive Committee agreed to fully fund an upcoming investigation into sex abuse allegations to the tune of $1.6 million.
'No credible religious argument' against Covid-19 vaccine, says Robert Jeffress
Pastor Robert Jeffress, leader of the 12,000-member First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, says there "there is no credible religious argument against" Covid-19 vaccines as an increasing number of Americans seek religious exemptions to vaccination mandates.
Events in Afghanistan have emboldened extremists in Iraq - Archbishop
The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan is fuelling Islamist extremism in Iraq, leading to "further persecution" of the Christian minority, one of the Middle East's leading Catholic bishops has warned.
The Christian who wouldn't stop sharing his faith - even when threatened with execution
"I was going to accept and embrace any sentence the judge was going to give me. I also knew that the Lord's plans are beyond our comprehension, so I sat in peace in the courtroom," says Taher.
Faith groups in united bid to stop Scotland legalising assisted suicide
A broad coalition including a number of Christian and other faith groups has revealed plans to challenge the legalisation of assisted suicide in Scotland.
Oxford college apologises 'unreservedly' after hosting Christian Concern training event
Christian Concern has expressed its disappointment over reports that Worcester College - part of the University of Oxford - has apologised for hosting its training event.
Young man killed while handing out church flyers
The victim of Friday's stabbing in Sheffield city centre was a young man reportedly handing out flyers for his church at the time.
Street preacher says he was outnumbered 14 to 1 by police
A street preacher has claimed 14 police officers turned up to speak to him about his preaching following complaints from the public.