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Thousands killed by euthanasia and assisted suicide across Belgium and Netherlands
Thousands killed by euthanasia and assisted suicide across Belgium and Netherlands

Both countries introduced euthanasia and assisted suicide laws in 2002.

Theatre was within its rights to sack Christian actress over gay views, says court
Theatre was within its rights to sack Christian actress over gay views, says court

An employment tribunal has sided with Leicester's Curve Theatre in a discrimination case brought by a Christian actress who was sacked over comments about homosexuality on Facebook.

Gospel artist Carman dies aged 65 following surgery complications
Gospel artist Carman dies aged 65 following surgery complications

Gospel artist Carman has died in a hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday "after fighting a series of complications resulting from surgery to repair a hiatal hernia," an official statement has confirmed.

ACN 'dismayed' by sexual assault allegation against late founder
ACN 'dismayed' by sexual assault allegation against late founder

The Catholic human rights group Aid to the Church in Need has confirmed an earlier report claiming that the organization's deceased founder may have sexually assaulted a woman who worked for the charity in 1973.

Stories of answered prayer spread hope during Covid-19
Stories of answered prayer spread hope during Covid-19

Christian leaders who have shared their stories of answered prayer include Share Jesus International's Andy Frost, CAP founder Dr John Kirkby, and Evangelical Alliance CEO Gavin Calver.

Christian leaders remember 21 men martyred by ISIS in Libya
Christian leaders remember 21 men martyred by ISIS in Libya

Coptic Orthodox Archbishop Angaelos and Archbishop of Canterbury were among the Church leaders and politicians remembering the 21 Libya martyrs six years on from their death.

Ash Wednesday at home for many Christians
Ash Wednesday at home for many Christians

Although churches are allowed to open in England and Wales, many Christians are today marking Ash Wednesday from home.

Brian and Bobbie Houston to step back from global leadership of Hillsong
Brian and Bobbie Houston to step back from global leadership of Hillsong

The Houstons announced plans to transition out of their roles to make way for younger leaders in the next few years.

Max Lucado apologises for 'disrespectful' 2004 sermon denouncing homosexuality
Max Lucado apologises for 'disrespectful' 2004 sermon denouncing homosexuality

Christian writer and speaker Max Lucado has apologized for a 2004 sermon in which he likened legalizing gay marriage to "legalized incest".

Pastor Ed Young and wife are walking through pain of daughter's death 'only by God's grace'
Pastor Ed Young and wife are walking through pain of daughter's death 'only by God's grace'

The Fellowship Church pastor also revealed his 34-year-old daughter had died from an alcohol-induced seizure.

Christian and pro-life groups to benefit from Government's university free speech plans
Christian and pro-life groups to benefit from Government's university free speech plans

The Government has given the universities regulator powers to impose fines on institutions that do not uphold free speech.

Scottish Christians fear criminalisation of trans criticism
Scottish Christians fear criminalisation of trans criticism

An unprecedented alliance of evangelical, Catholic and Free Church leaders has issued a joint appeal to the Scottish Government to ditch changes to the law that could potentially criminalise any criticism of transgender ideology.

Judge grants judicial review into Scottish church closures during lockdown
Judge grants judicial review into Scottish church closures during lockdown

Scottish ministers are to face a judicial review into why churches were forced to close their buildings during the current lockdown.

Hillsong announces successors to ousted Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz
Hillsong announces successors to ousted Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz

Chrishan and Danielle Jeyaratnam have been named in the US media as the successors to ousted Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz.

Covid vaccine is bringing hope, says Christian care home
Covid vaccine is bringing hope, says Christian care home

The Covid-19 vaccine has brought "hope and relief" to staff and residents at care homes, says Pilgrims' Friend Society.

How unconditional love is helping to eradicate leprosy
How unconditional love is helping to eradicate leprosy

Since Valentine's Day 2020 the world, as we know about it, has changed beyond recognition. But while our physical movements have been sorely limited, love doesn't stop. In fact, if we look carefully, the green shoots of love nurtured during lockdown are all around.