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Christians asked to fast and pray for missionaries kidnapped in Haiti
Christians asked to fast and pray for missionaries kidnapped in Haiti

The youngest in the group is just 8 months old.

Legalising assisted suicide would 'undermine the sanctity of life', says Gordon Brown
Legalising assisted suicide would 'undermine the sanctity of life', says Gordon Brown

The former Prime Minister has spoken out ahead of a debate in the House of Lords.

1,700 doctors and nurses rally against assisted suicide
1,700 doctors and nurses rally against assisted suicide

The doctors and nurses have told Sajid Javid in a letter that they will refuse to take part in assisted suicides if the practice is legalised.

Faith leaders in joint stand against legalisation of assisted suicide
Faith leaders in joint stand against legalisation of assisted suicide

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Chief Rabbi and the head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales have warned of the risk to vulnerable people if assisted suicide is legalised.

Gang behind kidnap of missionaries in Haiti demands $17m
Gang behind kidnap of missionaries in Haiti demands $17m

A criminal gang is demanding $1m per head for the safe return of kidnapped missionaries and children.

Street preachers to appeal judgment on arrests
Street preachers to appeal judgment on arrests

Four Christian street preachers are to appeal a court ruling that said their arrests in Bristol City Centre in 2016 were lawful.

Michael Nazir-Ali says he had 'no choice' but to leave Church of England
Michael Nazir-Ali says he had 'no choice' but to leave Church of England

Former Church of England bishop Michael Nazir-Ali has defended his decision to join the Catholic Church.

Public are concerned about link between online porn and sexual violence against women and girls - study
Public are concerned about link between online porn and sexual violence against women and girls - study

A majority of UK adults fear that online porn is driving sexual violence against women and girls, a poll has found.

Archbishop of York joins peers in remembering 'deeply religious' Sir David Amess
Archbishop of York joins peers in remembering 'deeply religious' Sir David Amess

Sir David Amess has been remembered by peers in the House of Lords as a devoted MP whose Christian faith underpinned everything he did.

David Amess suspect was a 'polite and friendly' schoolboy, says former teacher at Christian primary
David Amess suspect was a 'polite and friendly' schoolboy, says former teacher at Christian primary

The suspect in the killing of Sir David Amess MP has been described as a "good boy" who gave no indication that he was "on course for anything other than a positive outcome", according to a former teacher at his Christian primary school in south London.

Kidnapped Christian teenager Leah Sharibu is still alive, says pastor
Kidnapped Christian teenager Leah Sharibu is still alive, says pastor

A pastor supporting the family of a Christian teenager kidnapped and held captive by militants in Nigeria has received reports that she is still alive.

Darkness does not endure, says Archbishop at David Amess memorial service
Darkness does not endure, says Archbishop at David Amess memorial service

The Archbishop of Canterbury has paid tribute to the "kindness, humour, grace and simply sheer goodness" of Sir David Amess at a memorial service joined by his parliamentary colleagues.

Sir David Amess' murder violated sanctity of the church in which it occurred - PM
Sir David Amess' murder violated sanctity of the church in which it occurred - PM

Prime Minister Boris Johnson told MPs on Monday that Sir David was taken "in a contemptible act of violence".

Family of Sir David Amess visit Methodist church where he was killed
Family of Sir David Amess visit Methodist church where he was killed

The family of slain MP Sir David Amess have visited the church where he was killed in a brutal stabbing attack last Friday.

Pope expresses sadness over attacks in Britain, Norway and Afghanistan

Pope Francis has spoken of his closeness to victims of attacks in Britain, Norway and Afghanistan and their families.

Study: Attendance hemorrhaging at small and midsize US congregations
Study: Attendance hemorrhaging at small and midsize US congregations

A new survey of 15,278 religious congregations across the United States confirms trends sociologists have documented for several decades: Congregational life across the country is shrinking.