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Assisted suicide opponents optimistic after Lords debate
Right to Life UK said it is unlikely Baroness Meacher's Assisted Dying Bill will become law.
£2m funding boost for historic churches and meeting houses in England
Over a dozen historic churches and meeting houses are to benefit from a £2m government grant to fund urgent repairs.
Ravi Zacharias' daughter starts new ministry
Sarah Davis, the daughter of disgraced apologist Ravi Zacharias, has left the ministry her father founded and launched one of her own.
The importance of integrity and truth for Christians working in the media
"Speaking the truth can be threatening and costly. Jesus ended up on a cross for it," said Tim Pemberton, Head of Religion and Ethics for the BBC's audio output.
Archbishop warns against 'unsafe' assisted suicide proposals
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has told the House of Lords today that Baroness Meacher's Assisted Dying Bill is "unsafe".
Hillsong UK purchases iconic north London theatre
It is the first time that the Australia-based church will own a venue in the UK after renting the Dominion Theatre close to London's Oxford Street since 2005.
David Amess suspect charged with murder
A 25-year-old man arrested after the attack on Sir David Amess last Friday has been charged with murder by police.
Peers to debate assisted suicide Bill amid strong opposition from doctors, faith leaders and disabled people
Opponents include faith leaders and a number of Christian groups who warn that the vulnerable would be put at risk.
Vatican census shows Catholicism growing everywhere but Europe
As Catholicism grows in Africa and America, Europe sees its faithful diminish, a Vatican survey finds.
Bill to stop abortion up to birth for disabilities passes committee stage
A Bill to abolish discriminatory abortion rules for disabled babies in Northern Ireland took a step closer to becoming law today.
Pro-life group describes 'distressing' abuse at Oxford University Freshers' Fair
Oxford Students for Life said activists tried to bin pro-life material from their stall at the Oxford University Freshers' Fair. The university has sided with the pro-life group.
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
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
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
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
A criminal gang is demanding $1m per head for the safe return of kidnapped missionaries and children.