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Legalising assisted suicide may disadvantage the mentally ill, warn psychiatrists
Legalising assisted suicide may disadvantage the mentally ill, warn psychiatrists

Legal assisted suicide could add to the disadvantages already faced by people with mental illness, leading psychiatrists have warned.

Church leaders share 'deep concern' over Ukraine war with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill
Church leaders share 'deep concern' over Ukraine war with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill

Both the Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope Francis have had separate phone calls with the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church in which they discussed the need for peace in Ukraine.

Disappointment after peers vote in favour of making DIY abortions permanent
Disappointment after peers vote in favour of making DIY abortions permanent

A pro-life group has expressed its disappointment over a late night vote in the House of Lords in favour of making at-home abortions permanent.

Relief as peers reject 'underhand' move to introduce assisted suicide legislation
Relief as peers reject 'underhand' move to introduce assisted suicide legislation

"No one should be put under pressure to end their life for fear of being a financial, emotional or care burden on others."

Refugee sponsors need to 'be realistic'
Refugee sponsors need to 'be realistic'

"This isn't just going to affect you, it's going to affect every single member of your family and maybe even your neighbours too," said Krish Kandiah.

Katy Perry wins appeal against Christian rapper's plagiarism claim
Katy Perry wins appeal against Christian rapper's plagiarism claim

Katy Perry has won an appeal against a Christian rapper who claimed she copied his track.

Mayor of Kyiv makes plea for visit by Pope Francis, calling it 'key for saving lives'
Mayor of Kyiv makes plea for visit by Pope Francis, calling it 'key for saving lives'

The mayor of Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital under bombardment by Russian forces, invited Pope Francis to visit the city in a letter sent last week, saying the pontiff's presence "is key for saving lives and paving the path to peace."

We can't solve poverty without solving war - Sentamu
We can't solve poverty without solving war - Sentamu

Eliminating war is key to eliminating poverty, the former Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has said.

Catholic school faces backlash after cancelling gay author's visit
Catholic school faces backlash after cancelling gay author's visit

"From time to time materials or events emerge for consideration that fall outside the scope of what is permissible in a Catholic school," said the Archdiocese of Southwark.

Over 1,000 UK churches ready to host Ukrainian refugees
Over 1,000 UK churches ready to host Ukrainian refugees

Krish Kandiah, who is leading the effort, thanked churches for their "great compassion and generous hospitality".

Churches in England urge immediate end to war in Ukraine
Churches in England urge immediate end to war in Ukraine

Churches Together in England is appealing for an "immediate cessation" to the war in Ukraine.

Netherlands congregation leaves Russian Orthodox Church over Ukraine war
Netherlands congregation leaves Russian Orthodox Church over Ukraine war

The announcement was "extremely painful and difficult for all concerned" and came in response to what the parish called a "threat to the parish and the clergy."

Hundreds of doctors demand immediate end to 'dangerous' home abortions
Hundreds of doctors demand immediate end to 'dangerous' home abortions

Hundreds of medical professionals have called for an immediate end to "dangerous" early home abortions across the UK.

Ukraine war splits Russian Orthodox parishes across Europe
Ukraine war splits Russian Orthodox parishes across Europe

The war in Ukraine is forcing believers outside Russia to either stay loyal to the church leadership in Moscow despite its support for the invasion, leave the church in protest or seek a messy middle ground.

Anglican Church of Canada leaders apologize to survivors
Anglican Church of Canada leaders apologize to survivors

Anglican Church of Canada leaders have responded to an open letter issued by ACCToo, an advocacy group for victims of sexual abuse in the church.

Christian group sounds caution over government scheme to house Ukrainian refugees
Christian group sounds caution over government scheme to house Ukrainian refugees

CARE has welcomed the intention behind the Homes for Ukraine scheme, launched as millions flee the war in Ukraine, but warned that there was "potential for abuse".